Food for Thought

Here's another excuse why I have such a hard time staying on task lately.  The aromas that emanate from the kitchen on a regular basis and find me at the other end of the house, where I work, are hard to ignore.  Not that I'm really complaining, I mean, what's not to like here?  Grace has been working out recipes using spelt flour substitutions and these cupcakes were the successful result of her experimentation yesterday.  Earlier in the week there were chocolate chip cookies.  Which were gone after only two days.  Then brownies, muffins, and pancakes weeks before, and then this pizza (one of two) for dinner last night.  Which was amazing as you can see.  Yes, that IS fresh pineapple.  I'm keeping this girl on my payroll!   Anyway, it's my understanding that spelt flour has less gluten so adjustments need to be made to compensate for that.  Spelt isn't anything new though, on the contrary it's as old as the hills.  Ancient actually.  And possibly better for human consumption in general.  Whole-wheat flour has a tendency to aggrivate our allergies so we've become spelt converts around here now. If you're curious you can read more about it here.  There are many sources and products on the web if you don't have access to it locally.  And recipes too, like this chocolate espresso cake I think we will try next.  I say "we", as in; she bakes, I taste.  Perfect.

Comments

[Anina]

Whole Foods has a spelt bread that is to die for.

[tinker]

I do remember reading some articles in the past, that made that gluten connection to allergies. Thanks for the tip - you - and Grace, my what a chef! - make spelt look quite appetizing!

[Tami]

Oh my does that pizza look absolutely yummy

[Alice]

Yum...........did I mention I'm really hungry right now!

[Patrice]

I want the pizza now :)

[brit]

Goodness! I'm on a diet here! You're killing me....

[Kerry]

Here in Australia, its not unusual to have pineapple on pizza - we call in Hawaiian!! True. Looks good...

[Kristin]

MMMMMMMM - those look So yummy! I cant wait until I can train...er... encourage... my kids to cook for me ;) You're one lucky lady, and Grace is one amazing cook!

Also wanted to let you know that the drawing has been completed on the blog for the grand giveaway!! I am also holding a poll for another prize for the winning name. :) If you have a moment, stop on by and cast your vote!

[Judy]

We grind our own wheat flour, I'll have to check in to this Spelt.

[christine]

Yummy! I love spelt and the lambkin photo gallery!
Check my blog for a fun contest! Yours is great!
xoxo
Dollybelle

[kat]

do you have the recipe for that spelt pizza dough? my son has a wheat-intolerance, & misses pizza.
thanks :-)

[calamity kim]

Vicki- I can see the aroma pulling you toward the kitchen- like every time I go to Publix and they are just pulling the chickens from the roasters! Except this probably smells a thousand times better! That pizza looks delicious!
Can I say that I would love to read a book written by you- I read down where you mentioned that and though I have my own share of memory and menopausal conundrums- such as why one arm pit smells stronger than the other and the insufferable insomnia- I think it is do-able and you provide such inspiration and loveliness with your embroideries and hand-mades that I would be first in line, should you ever decide to take the plunge! I want to do a doll quilt book, but also worry about the lack of consistency in my daily routine. It would be a lovely dream to realize. So, you have my two cents! I am blogging about your lovely gift today- Thank you again! I am cherishing it's happy sweetness in my kitchen! xxxooo kim

[sadira]

I've been using spelt as a wheat flour substitute for a while now...it's so easy to work with, and your "experiments" look divine!!