Ratios

I love the art of cooking.  It was after viewing Shauna James Ahern's blog Gluten Free Girl that I was introduced to Ratio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking by Michael Ruhlman.  This helpful resources lets you in on the mathematical equations that produce everything from bread to pasta dough.

Ahern along with many other gluten free bloggers is part of a group called The Gluten Free Ratio Rally.  The Gluten Free Ratio uses Ruhlman's ratios as a foundation for creating amazing wholesome goods.  Each month the group chooses a blogger host and project to make from the book. March's host was Shauna James Ahern and the project was pancakes; this month's host was Silvana Nardone, the author of Cooking For Isaiah.  Check out her blog, Silvana's Kitchen, in order to receive a list of amazing group of quick bread recipes from dedicated gluten free bloggers :)

Thrive

I am an athlete and after going gluten free I was curious about healthy ways to improve my diet and my exercise routine.  I discovered Thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Performance in Sports and Life by Brendan Brazier through the No Meat Athlete blog.  While I haven't yet made everything in this book, I have made two of the sports drinks, a cereal, a pizza, some energy bites and energy bars; all of which were rather good.

I appreciate the fact that Brazier takes the time to educate his readers about the importance and benefits of good nutrition while giving a plan regarding how to incorporate it.  Good nutrition is something that everyone should take advantage of whether or not they consider themselves to be athletes.  If you are interested in having "optimal performance in sports and life", I encourage you to pick up this book.

Cooking For Isaiah

I like cookbooks and I take shopping for cookbooks seriously.  I first saw Cooking For Isaiah by Silvana Nardone in the summer at a bookstore and I thought I must come back for this book and a few weeks ago I did and I'm glad I did.  Cooking for Isaiah is filled with recipes that are simple and tasty.  So far, I have made Bread Slabs (a simple yeast bread for sandwiches), snickerdoodle cookies and today my sister and I made cinnamon and spice doughnuts.  They were so good :) I have missed doughnuts.

 I look forward to using her recipes throughout the year.  I would definitely recommend this book to those looking a way to make being gluten free delicious.  Be sure to check out Silvana's website (silvanaskitchen.com/ ) to find out more about her and pick up some new recipes too :)