A few tips and tricks...

So this will be a short and sweet post because tomorrow is Valentine's day and I've got a few little valentines I need to prepare to treat tomorrow. :)  And I'm a bit under the weather so I'm gonna try and get some rest tonight so I feel better tomorrow.  I was actually wondering when it was going to be my turn....last week it was Ethan, then Michael, then Shiloh and now me.  Praying that Mike stays healthy and doesn't catch it.

So, I don't have a recipe but I do have a few tricks to share with you.

One of my recipes for pancakes (this one) calls for baking powder (with a sub for baking soda).  I really prefer making that recipe with baking powder because it fluffs the pancakes up much better than baking soda.  I recently learned how to make my own grain free baking powder!!  YAY!  All you do is 1 part baking soda, 2 parts cream of tartar, and 2 parts arrowroot flour.  Then just measure out what you need.  Works like a charm!!!

Another tip is that any of the milk my recipes can be exchanged cup for cup with coconut milk or almond milk.  Despite the fact that there is an added "gum" listed in the ingredients, I prefer using this brand (affiliate link).  There are other kinds that are gum free, but I have not personally had good luck with them.  This one is smooth and works well for coconut whipped cream too!

For a butter substitution in any recipe, you always can sub coconut oil tablespoon for tablespoon (I was going to say cup for cup, but that's a whole lot of oil!!  lol!)

For a butter substitute in baked goods, you can sub coconut butter (equal parts).

I don't have a sub yet for eggs in baked goods that I am satisfied with but once I find one, I will for sure share it.  I know there are people who cannot or do not consume eggs and I don't want to leave them out.  I have a few things I'd like to try, so I'll let you know how it goes!

Anyway, I am sure there are more, but for now, that's all I can think of.

So, from our family to yours.....HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!