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gluten-free puff pastry video for chefsteps

Gluten-free puff pastry | Cannelle et Vanille

Here is the final baking video for ChefSteps. The best of them all... Gluten-free puff pastry. I really how this recipe and visual cues turned out so I hope you will give it a try. The most versatile dough. Give it a try and let me know how it turned out for you. And follow ChefSteps on Twitter ...




chocolate and olive oil cake recipe video for chefsteps

Chocolate Olive Oil Cake | Cannelle et Vanille

Here is the second baking video I created for ChefSteps. Chocolate and olive oil cake. Super simple. The trick is in the whipping of the egg whites and the gentle melting of the chocolate. You can see the video on ChefSteps. Final video on Friday. Puff pastry! Video by Common Thread Creative. Photo by me.






A pineapple and kale smoothie for Kashi

Pineapple and kale smoothie | Cannelle et Vanille

I recently worked with Kashi to create a simple smoothie recipe using some of their new GO LEAN plant-based protein powders. They are gluten-free, vegan, contain probiotics and can be mixed with other vegetables, fruits and nut milks in smoothies for an energy boosting drink. Here is one of my favorite smoothies that I often make ...




An apple and hazelnut tart with a little leftover linzer dough

Apple and hazelnut tart | Cannelle et Vanille

I am hibernating. A tarot card reader recently told me that hibernating is exactly what I need to be doing. Looking inward and not making too many plans until the spring. I have been doing exactly that. Working but also trying to quiet down my mind. The environment certainly helps - the rain, the fog, the ...