.My name is Emily. I am allergic to milk.
I am 20 years old now, and have been baking ever since I can remember.
I am currently enrolled in Johnson and Wales University (Denver campus). (Studying Baking/Pastry Arts – Food Service Management with a focus on Entrepreneurship).
Very recently, I lived in a home as a live-in nanny. I took care of three children, one of which has celiacs disease.
For those of you who do not know what celiacs is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeliac_disease
The gist of it is, she cannot have anything with wheat or gluten. As is the same with my fiance.
All of these things have led me into focusing on alternative baking. I dream of creating a dairy free/gluten free wedding cake one day, but one that you cannot tell has been altered.
It has been a true dairy free/gluten free adventure, let me tell you.
I have had to experiment with nut flours, xantham gum, nut milks, dairy free butters….
The list really does go on. It can be frustrating at times to get the desired consistency, flavor, or even look. (As is the same with all baking.)
Yes, I have had some massive failures. On the other hand, I have also has some pretty fantastic outcomes as well. It really is trial and error with these things.
So, this is what I am going to do with this blog -
I would like to show you what life is really like at culinary school. (Maybe you’re curious.)
I want to set my self up with a little discipline. I will either make food and tell you about it, or I’ll let you in on the crazy inner workings of my brain. I’ll tell you what’s what.
We’ll bake up some fun together. (The alternative way!) (With the added bonus of my ever-so-helpful tips and suggestions.)
I will be taking some lovely photos for you. (Personally, I tend to gravitate more to the recipes with photos that go along with them.)
Together, I think we can keep things pretty, colorful, and sweet.
So check back soon, I will surely have something exciting for you.
Peace, Love and Dairy Free Cupcakes!
Emily
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