Consider this page a reference that I'll keep updated with my favorite tips and tricks for diving into gluten-free baking with confidence and preparation. I am relatively new to the gluten-free baking world, but have researched and practiced extensively in order to gain knowledge, experience, and confidence to share delicious baking recipes that anyone can...
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The Gluten-Free Pantry: An Ingredient Overview
An Introduction to Gluten-Free Flours, Starches, and Proteins Each Gluten-Free flour/starch serves a purpose. No two are exactly interchangeable and there’s no single perfect magical blend that will fulfill every need for every recipe. This is where a little bit of knowledge, research, and a willingness to practice comes in. I’ll try to explain things...
How to Assemble Sushi Rolls + A Recipe for Eel Sauce
Tips, tricks, supplies, and all the steps for How To Assemble Sushi Rolls at home, plus a recipe for Eel Sauce!
A Study in Sourdough: Part 3- Shaping and Scoring Sourdough Loaves
Welcome back to my sourdough series! Today we are going to learn a little bit about how and why we shape and score sourdough loaves (and breads in general). If you're new here, welcome! I'm so glad you found your way to Kitchen Joy. In case you missed it, Part 1 was all about the...
Homemade Vanilla Extract (Instant Pot Method)
Making Pure Vanilla Extract at home is a fun way to save some money on a high quality ingredient, and also makes for a fantastic gift! Using the Instant Pot allows for the extract to be made quickly and with a much richer flavor than the traditional pantry method of just letting time do the...
A Study in Sourdough: Part 2- Basic Sourdough Bread.
Welcome back to my series on sourdough! Today in part 2 we are jumping in and baking a Basic Sourdough Bread loaf. Please don't be intimidated. I've tried to include enough tips and information to set you up to succeed and get a lovely loaf in no time! Stay tuned for Part 3 where we...
A Study in Sourdough: Part 1- The Starter.
A Beginner's Guide to Sourdough Baking at Home Welcome to part one of my sourdough series! Today we are starting at the beginning. Sourdough Starter. What is it? What does it do? How do I make it, and how do I use it? I'm here to break it down to the basics for you! Stay...
Home Roasted Coffee Beans (Air Popper Method)
Happy New Year! I hope that 2017 is off to a great start for you all. So far we have been enjoying getting back to a “normal” schedule, whatever that is, and cleaning and sorting the house from top to bottom. We’ve been donating things left and right in order to simplify our life and...
Pressure Cooker Basics Part 4: Cleaning and Caring for your Pressure Cooker
Welcome to Part 4 of Pressure Cooker Basics. This is the final post in this series. Now that we’ve talked about several of the fun and delicious things you can make in your Instant Pot, it’s time to be sure you know how to clean and care for it. There's nothing complicated about caring for...
Pressure Cooker Basics Part 3: Additional Functions
Welcome back to my Pressure Cooker Basics series. Today, in Part 3, I’ll be sharing some additional functions that your Instant Pot pressure cooker can do beyond the basics we’ve already talked about in Part 1 and Part 2. In addition to pressure cooking, it also functions as a slow-cooker, a steamer, a rice cooker,...