Wow. Thanks for your generous response to the announcement of my forthcoming book Gluten-Free Cupcakes!
I very much appreciate all of your comments and am really happy about having the opportunity to answer some of these questions directly.
First off though, I want to let you all know that writing the book was a fabulous experience this past summer which my entire family enjoyed. It’s amazing to me that my boys, now aged 10 ½ and 12 are old enough to truly participate in my work projects, whether it’s pre-testing a recipe, or selecting and reviewing recipes that they deem as book-worthy. And my husband? He is the best, most honest taste tester in the world –my world, at least.
Although I can be a bit of a lone wolf, and like to work by myself, I feel blessed to work with my children and hubby and evolve into more and more of a team member. For me, that’s really what family life has taught me and it’s been a long and interesting experience of personal growth, that I feel more than lucky to have.
So, back to business, the business of the book! I would like to answer a few reader questions and comments left on my Gluten-Free Cupcakes Cookbook post.
Chaviva asked two great questions:
“Do they require loads of complicated flour mixtures?”
Chaviva, the answer to your first question is a resounding no. I do not use complicated flour mixtures. The recipes in the book contain coconut flour and almond flour, my two favorite flours.
“After having made some (what I consider) unsuccessful red velvet (minus the red) cupcakes over the weekend … I could really use an uplifting cupcake recipe!”
The answer to your second question is yes, there is a recipe for red velvet cupcakes in this book.
Janet commented:
“I have a vegan friend who’s been unimpressed with the gluten free cupcakes she’s tried so far. This book might change her mind.”
Thanks, Janet. I have a very versatile vegan chocolate cupcake in the book that can be mixed and matched with the vegan frostings that the book contains. I’m excited about the numerous vegan frostings that I’ve created for Gluten-Free Cupcakes and hope your friend will be too!
Karen commented:
“Look forward to a book on savory foods in the future.”
Karen, thanks for that suggestion, I really appreciate it. Just wanted to mention that Gluten-Free Cupcakes will have a section in it with savory muffin recipes, which will work very well for breakfast, snacks and hors de’oeuvres.
My favorite comment was this one from Aria:
My name is Aria and I’m nine. My favorite recipe is pumpkin pie muffins. They are good! I would love your new cookbook. Please enter me in the contest.
What can I say to that, other than I love nine year olds who cook! Thanks Aria.
In other news, I’ll be attending Blogher in San Francisco today and tomorrow (October 8th and 9th), where I’ll also be a speaker. If you are at the conference I would love to meet you. On Saturday morning, I’ll be moderating a discussion on the ins and outs of recipe writing. I hope to see you at my panel (which includes Gaby from WhatsGabyCooking.com and Jennie from InJenniesKitchen.com) for what I foresee as a potentially lively discussion!
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Finally, remember, voting is still on for the Pacific Foods Everyday Chef Challenge. I’m in the final round, so if you have a minute, head on over there and vote for the only gluten free blogger.
Brandon May says
The cookbook sounds incredibly awesome. I’m glad to see it’s not just desserts, too, as I enjoy savory “muffins” more so these days than I do sweets. Looking forward to the release!
Kim Brown says
Can’t wait for the new cookbook. I use the Almond Flour Cookbook every week.
Dana Zia says
I made a pineapple upside down cake yesterday for a girlfriend’s birthday by using your vanilla cupcake recipe. It turned out fabulous! I did use a bit of maple syrup and butter melted together for the caramelized top, liberally sprinkled with pecans. I’ll do a post on it later this week over at the cavewoman cafe. http://cavewomancafe.wordpress.com/
Thank you Elana for doing all the groundwork to inspire creativity in a healthy realm.
Joseph Cuevas says
You are such a pioneer! Thanks for giving the world more of your fabulous recipes!
gfe--gluten free easily says
Haven’t found you yet here at BlogHer Food, dear Elana, but I will! ;-) I’m so excited about your new cookbook!
xo,
Shirley
Charlene says
Seriously Elina you are the Queen of all that is sweet in my house! I needed sugar free icing and your previous cookbook delivered! I have to say it was an adventure making the agave based icing, but it totally worked and my son loved it! I can’t wait for the next book! He’s a cupcake fiend and I have to make them GFCF and low glycemic. Can’t wait to try out the new cupcake recipes! Thank you so much for all your hard work and recipes!
Terry Frantz says
I love all the recipes in your first cookbook…I can hardly wait for this one. Cupcakes are one of my most favorite things. Thanks, Elana
Lisa Vance says
Good Luck at BlogHer! Wish I could be there.
Nancy says
I’m allergic to all grains. Even rice, which is in most gluten-free
foods. Now I can cook with these other flours and actually eat cake and bread. Elena’s recipe are perfect and delicious! How freeing! Thank you!!
Pamela Gammill says
I’m can’t wait to see this cookbook when it comes out! The cupcakes look really yummy!