My first gluten-free meal out after my doctor recommended I eliminate gluten was at Waldo Pizza. That was four years ago, so they were a bit ahead of the curve. When it was tricky to find a gluten-free meal out or a restaurant with staff who knew what that meant, Waldo Pizza had it figured…
Michael Pollan’s Cooked: a review and a signed copy giveaway
Friday evening my favorite fella and I went to hear Michael Pollan speak in Kansas City. He was speaking in support of his new book, Cooked. I need to come clean before I tell you about this new book. I’m a big fan of Michael Pollan. His book Food Rules was published at a critical…
A Gluten-Free Bread Class!
If you are in the KC area, I’m teaching a gluten-free bread class next Tuesday, April 16th at A Thyme for Everything in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Class is from 6 to 8 in the evening and is $45. We’ll be making and tasting cinnamon rolls, a wonderful loaf of bread that makes great sandwiches and…
Pull-Apart Pepperoni Pizza Bread, gluten-free, dairy-free AND vegan!
I know it doesn’t seem possible to make pepperoni pizza that is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and still tasty. IT IS! It’s not just tasty but it’s melty, cheesy and full of pepperoni spiciness. The bread is slightly crunchy on top, like a thin crust pizza, yet doughy in the center. I’d have this over pizza…
Slow Cooker Pulled Not-Pork Jackfruit BBQ, Carolina Style
I make my original KC-style BBQ Pulled Not-Pork Jackfruit often, it’s a favorite dish not only in my home but in the homes of several other friends. It’s tradition around here in KC that our sauce is tomato-based, usually ketchup and molasses. But every once in awhile I meet someone who prefers Carolina BBQ, a…
I Ate Here: Annie May’s Sweet Cafe, Louisville, KY
It’s not often I find myself dining where I don’t have to ask a gazillion questions about the menu. “Is there gluten in this? Are you sure? There’s no soy sauce in the marinade, right? How about the salad dressing? Can I please read the label? Would the chef please confirm for me?” It was…