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When my daughter was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, I was lost. What would we eat? What could we eat? I spent tons of money at the stores on food that was not as good as the gluten filled versions. I found this blog and quickly bought the cookbook. I made the decision that if I could not buy good tasting gluten free food....then I would have to make it myself. I jumped right in and ordered a 25 pound bag of Better Batter and went to work. Nicole does use a gluten free flour blend and recommends Better Batter for her recipes. I have used this type of flour in the recipes and everything has been great.

The popover shown on the cover frequently show up on my dinner table. Some of our other favorite recipes are the buttermilk biscuits, flour tortillas, chicken and dumplings, pizza crust, and dinner rolls. I usually make a double batch of the buttermilk biscuits and freeze them for quicker meals when needed.

As far as the money saving advice in the book, I don't think there is really anything new found here. Basically if you cook instead purchasing ready made items....you will save money. This book was the first book that made me believe that I could make delicious food that happens to be gluten free. Now when I make something new and my family eyes me suspiciously, if I tell them that I got the recipe from Gluten Free on a Shoestring they are eager to try it.