• For Those Gluten Freebies: ARROWROOT

    by Holly • September 16, 2009 • Domestic Tips, pasta, sauces, vegetarian • 0 Comments

    Luckily us crows are free of food allergies, but since we like to entertain it is always wise to have some vegan/gluten free strategies in our back pocket.

    plantrootpowder

    Arrowroot is a gluten free starch that can replace wheat flour as a thickening agent in culinary dishes.  This allows people who have gluten allergies to enjoy those thick and creamy comfort dishes (being served over quinoa pasta of course).  The vegans out there can also enjoy these same comfort dishes, but would have to dissolve the arrowroot powder in almond or soy milk.

    I first learned about arrowroot watching this ridiculous, but entertaining cooking show on the Create Channel called Christina Cooks.  She makes alot of vegan meals, most of which I would not replicate, but she does incorporate interesting ingredients and techniques.

    About Holly

    The Story of Holly

    Told by Miz Emily

    Holly first introduced me to the concept of "caw-ing" almost 3 years ago. My life has never been the same. By day this crow works the office life but by night you will certainly find Holly (Party Pants) Stevens in her Jamaica Plain kitchen cooking and dancing the night away in true crow fashion. Proudly hailing from Maine's Old Orchard Beach, this wild one has figured out how to combine her love for New England- its history, its food, & its boozy dance parties- with her love of classic elegance. Holly's food is fresh, locally produced, healthy, and full of flavor. A self-described salt hound, no taste bud goes untouched by a meal at Holly's nest. By combining simple salads with rich pastas, fish, and soups, no visitor will leave unsatisfied. Moreover, no hangover goes uncured when morning walks with Holly are kicked off with a hidden stash of irish coffee, and finished off by a nice warm plate of oven potatoes and frittata.

    Glancing around her kitchen you will find a few staple items including a mini whisk (for perfect salad dressing), the classiest compost bucket I've ever seen, a kick-ass vegetable hutch, and most importantly a tasty beverage ready to meet your hand. Her home is cozy and warm, and her hospitality is outmatched by no one. On the bookshelves you will find recipes given to her by friends, and books like Omnivore's Dilemma and Salt: A World History, the later being one of the best book suggestion I've ever received, and the subject of her college thesis. Never missing the chance to make a dinner party a dance party, Holly is in constant motion, ready to motivate the group with classy tunes like Credence, Al Green, and GirlTalk. Unless, of course, Top Chef is on.

    http://crowsinthekitchen.com

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *