Desserts
A.J.G. Goes Gluten-Free Friendly
Recently, I started undergoing tests for Celiac Disease and other intestinal “issues” and let me tell you, I have a whole new respect for 
food and the power of it. This small glitch in my life has forced me to explore another avenue in my cooking… and be a little more creative… a lot more adventurous.
Have you heard of the FODMAP diet before? Yeah, me neither, until about 2 weeks ago. It’s a fancy way of saying, “keep gluten, dairy and many fructose containing fruits & veggies OUT of your body!”.
You will now find under the RECIPES tab, a Gluten-Free section and soon, a FODMAP section, for recipes that I haven’t filmed, but have definitely tested, tasted and loved..
Each recipe will include “Game Day Strategies” that will include tips and tricks that I learned while making the recipe… little game plays, if you will, to make your experience with the recipe a guaranteed home-run.
Love,
The Jock
Ep. 12: Gluten-Free Chocolate Cookies
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A Jock’s Guide Gets Gluten-Free Friendly!Follow this Jock in her hilariously truthful reality cooking show, as she makes Chocolate Fudge Cookies that are …wait for it…. gluten-free… dairy-free… sugar-free… but NOT taste-free! As usual, there are a few fumbles, a few victories and lots of tips and tricks that’ll make your batch a grand slam. These protein-packed cookies will have you wondering HOW ON EARTH SOMETHING SO HEALTHY CAN TASTE SO GOOD! |
Rolling Pin Revelations
If you didn’t get a chance to see Episode 6: How to Make Gingerbread Hockey Players then you might want to check it out so you can really appreciate this post. See, I don’t own a rolling pin. I had to “MacGyver-style” it and improvise. Here’s what I tried.
Viewer Christine's sticky rolling pin - I think she needs some "Jock" advice!
Glass Vases – Cylinder-Shaped
Least favourite choice.
Not suitable for glass table tops.
Not strong enough to handle the massive strength of the master-dough-roller.
Often accompanied by the sound of, “crack” or other expletives.
Avoid at all costs.
Peanut Butter Jars
Suitable if you’re REALLY in a jam (HA!!!!!! That’s funny… peanut butter… jam… sometimes I think I’m really funny!)
The only problem with using peanut butter jars is that the lids leave race track marks in your dough.
But… if you’re stuck… (HA! Stuck… ) then give it a try.
Aerosol Sunscreen or Hairspray Containers
My absolute FAVOURITE choice for a rolling pin.
Durable.
Strong.
Educational (have you ever really had the opportunity to examine a can?)
NO track marks.
Now… I have also learned about using flour to ensure your dough doesn’t stick to your rolling implement. I know, this is “old news” but this jock, is a true rookie in the kitchen and is just figuring out the drills!
Signing off,
The Jock
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