Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Hi I was wondering if anyone here has gotten the Babycakes book? The recipes I found on line before the book's release didn't look too enticing, so I'm wonderinf if it's worth a purchase... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 I have it and have enjoyed the recipes I've used. I'm sure you heard it does have recipes that contain spelt . flour. However the other recipes are wonderful and simple. The roasted applesauce recipes is great as are the gingerbread and icing recipes. Nearly all the bread/cookies call for coconut oil which of course is very expensive. I have made successful substitutions with olive oil. I would recommend the purchase if you need simple straightforward bread and dessert recipes. Also know that the book uses a lot of bean flour, so if that's a problem again skip the book. The recipes do turn out really, really well, but it would not be the perfect book for everyone. Margaret On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 6:35 AM, aissas_id <aissaboduch wrote: > > > Hi > > I was wondering if anyone here has gotten the Babycakes book? The recipes I > found on line before the book's release didn't look too enticing, so I'm > wonderinf if it's worth a purchase... > > Thanks! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 On Jun 11, 2009, at 9:35 AM, aissas_id wrote: > I was wondering if anyone here has gotten the Babycakes book? The > recipes I found on line before the book's release didn't look too > enticing, so I'm wonderinf if it's worth a purchase... ======= I did not buy it because there were too many very negative reviews on Amazon. We bought their outrageously expensive cupcakes when we visited NYC and were dreadfully disappointed. I am not a good baker and yet my cupcakes tasted better than hers. I have serious problems with calling a cookbook gluten free on the cover and then using spelt in the recipes. Shez -- Giving you the latest news and information about homeschooling http://www.examiner.com/x-10127-Norfolk-Homeschooling-Examiner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 For what it's worth, Shauna James Ahern (Gluten-Free Girl) posted in her review of this cookbook that authors don't get to choose their own subtitles---and it's the subtitle that is mislabeled. That said, it is very frustrating that the publisher doesn't know better than to label something 'gluten-free' when 1/4-1/3 of the recipes are not. I would hate for one of my non-gf loved ones to make me cupcakes (or whatever) from the cookbook and (not reading the intro) assume the food was gluten-free when it wasn't. I still plan on getting the cookbook to try out, though. Several people I know who have tried the recipes have raved about them. But if the recipes posted online don't look good to you, I would assume the cookbook ones wouldn't be up your alley, either. There are certainly plenty of cookbooks out there and recipes on the web that could be more what you're looking for. Sally On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 4:36 PM, Sherene Silverberg <sherene wrote: > > > > On Jun 11, 2009, at 9:35 AM, aissas_id wrote: > > > I was wondering if anyone here has gotten the Babycakes book? The > > recipes I found on line before the book's release didn't look too > > enticing, so I'm wonderinf if it's worth a purchase... > ======= > > I did not buy it because there were too many very negative reviews on > Amazon. We bought their outrageously expensive cupcakes when we > visited NYC and were dreadfully disappointed. I am not a good baker > and yet my cupcakes tasted better than hers. > > I have serious problems with calling a cookbook gluten free on the > cover and then using spelt in the recipes. > > Shez > -- > Giving you the latest news and information about homeschooling > http://www.examiner.com/x-10127-Norfolk-Homeschooling-Examiner > > > -- " If you want to write fiction, the best thing you can do is take two aspirins, lie down in a dark room, and wait for the feeling to pass. If it persists, you probably ought to write a novel. " —Lawrence Block, Writing the Novel From Plot to Print Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 that's good to know! finding recipes for desserts that are gluten-free, vegan, and no refined sugar is *very* hard. In fact, I don't think I ever have- I've just found a few recipes that I was able to modify successfully (among countless that I haven't). I was excited when a friend told me about this book, but the recipes I found on line either used spelt or white sugar, and honestly the cranberry scone one I didn't even bother looking at... I was hoping that maybe the book had some hidden treasures after my carrot cake flopped, but maybe I'm better off tinkering away.. , Sally Parrott Ashbrook <sally.parrott wrote: > > For what it's worth, Shauna James Ahern (Gluten-Free Girl) posted in her > review of this cookbook that authors don't get to choose their own > subtitles---and it's the subtitle that is mislabeled. That said, it is very > frustrating that the publisher doesn't know better than to label something > 'gluten-free' when 1/4-1/3 of the recipes are not. I would hate for one of > my non-gf loved ones to make me cupcakes (or whatever) from the cookbook and > (not reading the intro) assume the food was gluten-free when it wasn't. > > I still plan on getting the cookbook to try out, though. Several people I > know who have tried the recipes have raved about them. > > But if the recipes posted online don't look good to you, I would assume the > cookbook ones wouldn't be up your alley, either. There are certainly plenty > of cookbooks out there and recipes on the web that could be more what you're > looking for. > > Sally > > On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 4:36 PM, Sherene Silverberg <sherene wrote: > > > > > > > > > On Jun 11, 2009, at 9:35 AM, aissas_id wrote: > > > > > I was wondering if anyone here has gotten the Babycakes book? The > > > recipes I found on line before the book's release didn't look too > > > enticing, so I'm wonderinf if it's worth a purchase... > > ======= > > > > I did not buy it because there were too many very negative reviews on > > Amazon. We bought their outrageously expensive cupcakes when we > > visited NYC and were dreadfully disappointed. I am not a good baker > > and yet my cupcakes tasted better than hers. > > > > I have serious problems with calling a cookbook gluten free on the > > cover and then using spelt in the recipes. > > > > Shez > > -- > > Giving you the latest news and information about homeschooling > > http://www.examiner.com/x-10127-Norfolk-Homeschooling-Examiner > > > > > > > > > > -- > " If you want to write fiction, the best thing you can do is take two > aspirins, lie down in a dark room, and wait for the feeling to pass. If it > persists, you probably ought to write a novel. " > —Lawrence Block, Writing the Novel From Plot to Print > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Hi There, I don't often post in this group, though I do enjoy reading all of the messages. I thought I'd respond to this one since you mention below that it is challenging to find recipes that are gluten free, vegan and free of refined sugar. I have written a bunch of cookie recipes that might just be what you are looking for. They are made with almond flour, sweetened with agave and do not contain eggs. Here is a link to the vegan chocolate chip cookies, in case you are interested: http://www.elanaspantry.com/dairy-free-gluten-free-chocolate-chip-cookies/ Good luck and happy baking. I hope you like them. Elana http://www.elanaspantry.com/ , " aissas_id " <aissaboduch wrote: > > > that's good to know! finding recipes for desserts that are gluten-free, vegan, and no refined sugar is *very* hard. In fact, I don't think I ever have- I've just found a few recipes that I was able to modify successfully (among countless that I haven't). I was excited when a friend told me about this book, but the recipes I found on line either used spelt or white sugar, and honestly the cranberry scone one I didn't even bother looking at... I was hoping that maybe the book had some hidden treasures after my carrot cake flopped, but maybe I'm better off tinkering away.. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Many of the desserts and quick bread recipes are agave based. The rest of them are evaporated cane syrup (less refined sugar ) The recipes that came from martha stewart, etc were modified and are not the same as the ones in the cookbook. On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 3:18 PM, aissas_id <aissaboduch wrote: > > > > that's good to know! finding recipes for desserts that are gluten-free, > vegan, and no refined sugar is *very* hard. In fact, I don't think I ever > have- I've just found a few recipes that I was able to modify successfully > (among countless that I haven't). I was excited when a friend told me about > this book, but the recipes I found on line either used spelt or white sugar, > and honestly the cranberry scone one I didn't even bother looking at... I > was hoping that maybe the book had some hidden treasures after my carrot > cake flopped, but maybe I'm better off tinkering away.. > > --- In <%40>, > Sally Parrott Ashbrook <sally.parrott wrote: > > > > For what it's worth, Shauna James Ahern (Gluten-Free Girl) posted in her > > review of this cookbook that authors don't get to choose their own > > subtitles---and it's the subtitle that is mislabeled. That said, it is > very > > frustrating that the publisher doesn't know better than to label > something > > 'gluten-free' when 1/4-1/3 of the recipes are not. I would hate for one > of > > my non-gf loved ones to make me cupcakes (or whatever) from the cookbook > and > > (not reading the intro) assume the food was gluten-free when it wasn't. > > > > I still plan on getting the cookbook to try out, though. Several people I > > know who have tried the recipes have raved about them. > > > > But if the recipes posted online don't look good to you, I would assume > the > > cookbook ones wouldn't be up your alley, either. There are certainly > plenty > > of cookbooks out there and recipes on the web that could be more what > you're > > looking for. > > > > Sally > > > > On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 4:36 PM, Sherene Silverberg <sherene wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Jun 11, 2009, at 9:35 AM, aissas_id wrote: > > > > > > > I was wondering if anyone here has gotten the Babycakes book? The > > > > recipes I found on line before the book's release didn't look too > > > > enticing, so I'm wonderinf if it's worth a purchase... > > > ======= > > > > > > I did not buy it because there were too many very negative reviews on > > > Amazon. We bought their outrageously expensive cupcakes when we > > > visited NYC and were dreadfully disappointed. I am not a good baker > > > and yet my cupcakes tasted better than hers. > > > > > > I have serious problems with calling a cookbook gluten free on the > > > cover and then using spelt in the recipes. > > > > > > Shez > > > -- > > > Giving you the latest news and information about homeschooling > > > http://www.examiner.com/x-10127-Norfolk-Homeschooling-Examiner > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > " If you want to write fiction, the best thing you can do is take two > > aspirins, lie down in a dark room, and wait for the feeling to pass. If > it > > persists, you probably ought to write a novel. " > > —Lawrence Block, Writing the Novel From Plot to Print > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Hi I'm new to the group. I'd love to learn how to eat gluten free. Vegan no problem except that I worry about not getting enough protein... I love soy but now my doc says soy is a no no - only eat it if its fermented. I'm not interested in deserts. I'd just like to learn how to eat easily prepared vegan-gluten free meals without spending an hour in the kitchen. Hope you all can help. I've got celiac disease and also thyroid auto immune disease. I went vegan for about 6 month.. lost a ton of weight which was great... but my vitamin and mineral absorption was poor due to celiac. Thanks, Diana - Margaret Stork van Swelm<margaret.stork To: <\ om> Tuesday, June 16, 2009 11:31 AM Re: Re: babycakes Many of the desserts and quick bread recipes are agave based. The rest of them are evaporated cane syrup (less refined sugar ) The recipes that came from martha stewart, etc were modified and are not the same as the ones in the cookbook. On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 3:18 PM, aissas_id <aissaboduch<aissaboduch> wrote: > > > > that's good to know! finding recipes for desserts that are gluten-free, > vegan, and no refined sugar is *very* hard. In fact, I don't think I ever > have- I've just found a few recipes that I was able to modify successfully > (among countless that I haven't). I was excited when a friend told me about > this book, but the recipes I found on line either used spelt or white sugar, > and honestly the cranberry scone one I didn't even bother looking at... I > was hoping that maybe the book had some hidden treasures after my carrot > cake flopped, but maybe I'm better off tinkering away.. > > --- In <%40<ma\ ilto: %3C%40\ ..com>>, > Sally Parrott Ashbrook <sally.parrott wrote: > > > > For what it's worth, Shauna James Ahern (Gluten-Free Girl) posted in her > > review of this cookbook that authors don't get to choose their own > > subtitles---and it's the subtitle that is mislabeled. That said, it is > very > > frustrating that the publisher doesn't know better than to label > something > > 'gluten-free' when 1/4-1/3 of the recipes are not. I would hate for one > of > > my non-gf loved ones to make me cupcakes (or whatever) from the cookbook > and > > (not reading the intro) assume the food was gluten-free when it wasn't. > > > > I still plan on getting the cookbook to try out, though. Several people I > > know who have tried the recipes have raved about them. > > > > But if the recipes posted online don't look good to you, I would assume > the > > cookbook ones wouldn't be up your alley, either. There are certainly > plenty > > of cookbooks out there and recipes on the web that could be more what > you're > > looking for. > > > > Sally > > > > On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 4:36 PM, Sherene Silverberg <sherene wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Jun 11, 2009, at 9:35 AM, aissas_id wrote: > > > > > > > I was wondering if anyone here has gotten the Babycakes book? The > > > > recipes I found on line before the book's release didn't look too > > > > enticing, so I'm wonderinf if it's worth a purchase... > > > ======= > > > > > > I did not buy it because there were too many very negative reviews on > > > Amazon. We bought their outrageously expensive cupcakes when we > > > visited NYC and were dreadfully disappointed. I am not a good baker > > > and yet my cupcakes tasted better than hers. > > > > > > I have serious problems with calling a cookbook gluten free on the > > > cover and then using spelt in the recipes. > > > > > > Shez > > > -- > > > Giving you the latest news and information about homeschooling > > > http://www.examiner.com/x-10127-Norfolk-Homeschooling-Examiner<http://www.examin\ er.com/x-10127-Norfolk-Homeschooling-Examiner> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > " If you want to write fiction, the best thing you can do is take two > > aspirins, lie down in a dark room, and wait for the feeling to pass. If > it > > persists, you probably ought to write a novel. " > > -Lawrence Block, Writing the Novel From Plot to Print > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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