a gluten-free baby shower

Posted on Aug 10, 2011
Amys Gluten Free Pantry

Five years after hosting a wedding shower for my niece Erin, I was delighted to be throwing her a baby shower. We had 22 guests for a fully gluten-free luncheon, complete with appetizers and drinks, and vanilla strawberry cupcakes with … more →


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white sangria

Posted on Aug 9, 2011
Amys Gluten Free Pantry

It’s summer and nothing goes down better than the sweetness of wine with the addition of sparkling water, fruit juice and fresh fruit. In the last few years, I’ve come across dozens of recipes for both red and white sangria. … more →


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simple syrup

Posted on Aug 9, 2011
Amys Gluten Free Pantry

This is a wonderful base for any drink that requires sweetness, alcoholic or non-alcoholic. Wonderful for Summer Lemonade as well as White Sangria, it comes together quickly, and the ratios are always the same. Prep time: 2 minutes Total time: … more →


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floating ice ring

Posted on Aug 9, 2011
Amys Gluten Free Pantry

I love using these when I do a punch because it’s beautiful in it’s own right, and it keeps the punch crisp and cool. Prep time: 5-10 minutes Total time: 8 hours Yield: 1 ice ring Special equipment: 1-piece bundt … more →


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strawberry cupcakes

Posted on Aug 7, 2011
Amys Gluten Free Pantry

I tried using a mix for these cupcakes – Pamela’s Vanilla Cake Mix, but honestly, they were very heavy, unlike the rest of Pamela’s mixes, which are airy and light. I highly recommend this recipe from Elana’s Pantry. If you … more →


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