I totally understand the sugar overload – it’s everywhere! The reason I fell in love with these little gems is because they taste more substantial than typical cookies. Does that make sense? If I am going to splurge on holiday cookies at least I feel like I am getting a little more whole grain bang for the buck. I can talk myself into the fact that cookies are *good* for me anyday :) …. I liked both kinds of jams but the apricot was my favorite. Then again, anything apricot is right up there.
Merry Christmas to you too!
Stephanie

I’ve been hearing good things about Trader Joe’s gluten free selection. We don’t have one here. But, I’m happy that stores are stepping up to the demand. Typically, we gluten free folks often have multiple allergies or sensitivities. Which makes most of the packaged stuff off limits. Btw, I am sorry to hear that you are not tolerating oats or ginger anymore.

I, too, sometimes feel the frustration – and sometimes the envy – of how freely others eat. But, then I remember that I’ve never felt better in my life – and that by choosing to take care of my body and giving it all the nutrition I can – I am light years ahead. I saw a great quote this morning…something about turning obstacles into opportunities. Loved it.

Your blog is lovely – thanks so much for linking. Let me know how your baking extravaganza turns out !

I don’t often miss sugar, though I’ve only been doing it for, what, a year or two? What I miss is the ease of eating. This gluten and sugar free thing is a relative new thing for me (I’ve been dairy and soy free for near on seven years, but the wheat, sugar and alcohol free is only in the last year or two… I was finally diagnosed with candidiasis). I still like my sweet things, but take them far less sweet now. But say, before finding your blog, trying to find a recipe for chocolate chip cookies that wasn’t sugar filled was… difficult to say the least. So, I just did without. I still do, mostly, but I’m eager to try out some of your recipes this weekend. Well, if my body cooperates with me… I’ve been ill with something like the flu + headcold for the last week. I _think_ I’m getting better, but my nose is still unhappy with me, and trying new recipes when I can’t properly smell is tricksy. I do think I’ll make up a simple clafoutis (so glad to see you’re familiar with them, too) though. I’ve got a ton of apples to go through, and it’s a nice little dish to nosh for dessert or breakfast. I don’t add any sugar to my batter, as the apples make it sweet enough for me. :)

I’ve got my own blog which I haven’t updated in _months_, but it’s got a few recipes of mine on there. At this point, I can’t do some of them now (I seem to not tolerate oats anymore, sadly, and I have to be careful with how much ginger I use these days), but still, there it is. ;) http://divinari.wordpress.com/

I am so glad you stumbled upon the site – welcome!

You are right – so many recipes tend to be based on sugars themselves. Strangely enough, most GFCF food (packaged that is) seems to be ridiculously high in sugar. Probably in an effort to mask the taste ? Personally, I feel that home made goodies taste so much better than store bought anyway. My dad is a diabetic (and so are several others in my extended family) so I really try to keep what sugar we do use to a minimum. (I will try my hardest to avoid that fate :) After living refined sugar free for years now, I don’t seem to miss it much. Do you ?

Anyhow, thank you for these inspiring recipes. As well as hopefully being delicious, they give me something to base my own experiments on. :)

I don’t know about you but I get a little cranky from too much sugar. Plus, my dad is diabetic so I am careful, preferring to stick with refined sugar alternatives most of the time. If you try these, I’d love to know what you think!

I think either would work fine. But, the texture of coconut sugar most resembles turbinado – in my opinion. I would go with that. If you try them, let me know. I’d love to know how it works out and if you enjoyed them!

Stephanie