Life without bread is unimaginable. Even cultures whose staple food is rice have acquired the taste for bread. What would breakfast be without French toast or a slice of bread topped with marmalade? You know the answer to this anytime you find that you have run out of bread at home and need to rush […]
Shopping can be difficult, but one of the easiest ways to go about it is if the person you care about has some sort of hobby. Getting something to help someone with their interest is obviously a good idea, and bread bakers a great example. There are so many different types of breads available, and […]
There’s nothing quite like an exotic slice of bread. Bread has worked its way into virtually every culture on earth, but each country took the original concept in totally different directions. Exotic breads are a fun thing to try; it’s interesting to see what different cultures have come up with and the ingredients they use. […]
This is the first article of a 6 part series on gluten free bread. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. It can also be found in less known grains such as spelt, kamut, and triticale. Gluten itself is not a grain, it is a component in many grains and carbohydrates. There […]
Anyone who suffers from Celiac Disease needs to eliminate all products with gluten. Though this condition use to be considered a rare disease, it is now estimated that over 3 million Americans suffer with this disorder. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that causes an inflammation of the intestines. This can be very painful as […]
For thousands of years humans survived without grain in their diet. They ate animal protein and fat, vegetables, fruits, and nuts. Then agriculture changed all that. Grains and dairy became the main staple of most diets. Many nutritionists feel that our bodies were not designed for this diet. They claim this is one reason so […]
The most important thing in any healthy diet plan is learning to read labels. This is necessary whether you’re trying to eliminate sugar, salt, or gluten. So much of the food in grocery stores is highly processed and filled with things that are not good for the human body. But we eat these products every […]
I’ve talked about many of the ways gluten can be sneaking into your diet. Surprisingly though, diet is not your only concern when trying to create a gluten free home. Here are a few of the other products where gluten can be hiding: Medications and vitamin supplements – Read all your labels carefully. It would make […]
If you’ve purchased gluten free bread in a health food store then you know it can be extremely expensive. One way you can cut the cost of feeding your family a gluten free diet is by making your own bread at home. The good news is there are now recipes for gluten free bread that […]
Bread baking is a fun hobby. It has a lot of practical purposes in addition to the enjoyment it brings. You also don’t need to be a master chef to get started. Even a novice baker can lean bread making quickly. There are many types of bread you can make ranging from exotic and complex […]