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    A Few Little Things

    By Alanna Taylor-Tobin on Feb 8, 2017 (updated Feb 8, 2022) / 37 Comments

    Gluten-Free Strawberry Raspberry Rhubarb Pie from Alternative Baker cookbook

    I'm taking a short break from scrolling through news articles in my Facebook feed and silently screaming "NOOOOOOOO!" over and over to share a couple of little (positive) things with you dear readers.

    Chestnut Fig Scones from Alternative Baker cookbook

    I just found out that my little cookbook was nominated for an IACP award in Health and Special Diet. I couldn't be more thrilled! Winners will be announced early in March, but I don't even care – just being nominated is a high honor. I'm so happy for all the nominees and proud to be in their company.

    Gluten-Free Chocolate Bergamot Truffle Tart with Olive Oil and Flaky Salt from Alternative Baker cookbook

    So if you want to come celebrate with a high five, nibble a slice of Chocolate Bergamot Truffle Tart, or pick up a copy of Alternative Baker for your Valentine/Galentine, I'll be at Omnivore Books this Sunday February 12th from 3-4 pm nerding out on flour and signing books.

    Alternative Baker Cookbook

    And on March 14th a.k.a. Pi Day a.k.a. the best day of the year, I'll be toting some GF pies down to Books Inc. in Santa Clara along with GF bread maven Jane Bonacci of The Gluten-Free Bread Machine Cookbook.

    Cambria

    A bunch of us bloggers are banding together in solidarity with immigrants from countries targeted by the Muslim ban to share our stories about immigrant food. Stay tuned for the story of my family's hasty departure from Europe last century and a favorite recipe later this week (hint: there's cheese involved) and read about the other #ImmigrantFoodStories here.

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    Last weekend I got to spend a few days in beautiful Cambria in central California with some of my favorite blogging ladies (Sarah, Sasha, Betty, Natalie & Holly, Alana, Lily, Laura, Carey, Eva, Shelly, Trisha, Haley, and Renee).

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    There was apple baked oatmeal with hawaij and maple cashew cream. There were tacos. There was soup, congee, and chocolatey champurrado.

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    There were walks on the beach, mist in the hills, wildflowers blooming in fields, cows, goats and sheep by the road. There was the best ever plant-based ice cream and lots more delicious treats.

    Cambria

    Whatever your week is bringing you, I hope you're able to find a bit of light among all this darkness.

    Cambria

    And maybe a kitty to snuggle.

    Catamus

    *Thanks for reading! For more Bojon Gourmet in your life, follow along on Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest, purchase my gluten-free cookbook Alternative Baker, or subscribe to receive new posts via email. 

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    the cover of the award-winning cookbook, Alternative Baker

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    Alternative Baker celebrates the unique tastes and textures of 14 gluten-free flours, from buckwheat flour to almond flour to sorghum and coconut! This cookbook will fill your kitchen with sweet treats that burst with flavor every month of the year.

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    Comments

    1. dixya @food, pleasure, and health says

      February 08, 2017 at 5:00 am

      i dont even know what to and what not to believe in the news anymore. its ridiculous but seeing so much love and unity from everyone is pretty powerful stuff.

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      • Alanna says

        February 09, 2017 at 5:43 pm

        Seriously! Agree on all counts.

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    2. Sully says

      February 08, 2017 at 7:04 am

      Alternative Baker getting that recognition is more than a little bit of light. Congratulations! Other than that, though, I'm really struggling with the darkness. It's that much darker here in DC.

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      • Alanna says

        February 09, 2017 at 5:44 pm

        Aw thank you Sully! Oh man, I cannot even imagine what it must be like in Washington rn – a bit like the hobbits reaching Mordor I would guess??

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        • Sully says

          February 10, 2017 at 5:39 am

          The thing is, the government of the United States is remarkably efficient, professional, non-corrupt, and lean for a country of our size. But for years since Reagan politicians have been promising to come here and clean it up because it gets them elected. For Trump, that's meant continuing a pay freeze for federal workers and imposing a hiring freeze as well. So federal workers now enter the seventh year with no pay raises and while the baby book generation retires it isn't being replaced and younger queues can't be promoted. Yeah--Helms Deep here.

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    3. Kimberly W says

      February 08, 2017 at 7:08 am

      Congratulations! Well deserved!!!

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      • Alanna says

        February 09, 2017 at 5:45 pm

        Aw thanks! :)

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    4. Jacqueline says

      February 08, 2017 at 8:20 am

      Congratulations!!! I am sooooo happy for you!!!

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      • Alanna says

        February 09, 2017 at 5:45 pm

        Thank you!!

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    5. Lili @ Travelling oven says

      February 08, 2017 at 8:27 am

      Congratulations Alanna, your book is amazing and you deserve all the success! Often in the evenings, when I'm curled up under the blanket on my sofa, I flip through the pages of your book just to get lost in those beautiful photographs. The only problem is that I always get hungry along the way! :D

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      • Alanna says

        February 09, 2017 at 5:46 pm

        Thank you Lili! I really appreciate your kind supportiveness. So glad you're enjoying the book, too!

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    6. Haley | Brewing Happiness says

      February 08, 2017 at 8:59 am

      Congrats, babe! Your book (and you) deserve all the praise and recognition in the world. xoxo

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      • Alanna says

        February 09, 2017 at 5:57 pm

        Aw thanks Haley! <3

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    7. Georgina says

      February 08, 2017 at 11:40 am

      That's fantastic news about Alternative Baker! I find your book so inspiring, every recipe I have tried from it has been delicious so you definitely deserve every accolade you receive!

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      • Alanna says

        February 09, 2017 at 5:57 pm

        Aw, thank you Georgina! That means a lot to me.

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    8. Gary Chambers says

      February 08, 2017 at 11:42 am

      Congrats, Alanna! All that publishing agony is worth it -- at least in your case! Our mutual friend Shawna is wearing out your book trying so many of the recipes.

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      • Alanna says

        February 09, 2017 at 5:58 pm

        Haha, thanks Gary! Shawna is the sweetest. Miss you all!

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    9. Sara Krohn says

      February 08, 2017 at 11:45 am

      Congratulations! and.. so much more coming from you.. plant based ice creams.. still relishing your beet, citrus salad.. you're a sweet addition daily.

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      • Alanna says

        February 09, 2017 at 5:58 pm

        Aw thank you Sara!

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    10. bella says

      February 08, 2017 at 11:53 am

      What incredible news for you! Congratulations on the nomination!

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      • Alanna says

        February 09, 2017 at 6:00 pm

        Aw, thanks Bella!

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    11. Sasha Swerdloff says

      February 08, 2017 at 1:32 pm

      It was so great to hang out! Can't wait for the next one. Thank you for all your thoughtfulness and generosity in the kitchen!

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      • Alanna says

        February 09, 2017 at 6:01 pm

        Yes it was! Thanks for putting together such a beautiful weekend.

        Reply
    12. Angela - Patisserie Makes Perfect says

      February 08, 2017 at 3:22 pm

      What a great collection of photos here, I want to eat all of them!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        February 09, 2017 at 6:01 pm

        Aw, thanks!

        Reply
    13. Shawna Selline says

      February 08, 2017 at 6:03 pm

      I am delighted to hear about your nomnomnomintaion! I've been on quite the journey through your book. It has really expanded my horizons in the most delicious way. I just purchased an extra copy to give to my favorite little health food store in Pasadena. "Granny's Pantry". They tend to have all of your wild ingredients or will order them for me. Just in the last half hour, my husband came home from work and ravenously polished off a berry/cherry pie with the Teff crust. Thank you!

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      • Alanna says

        February 09, 2017 at 6:03 pm

        Haha, thank you Shawna! And thank you for sharing my book and recipes around with friends. That pie sounds DELICIOUS! I definitely want to try that combination asap. <3 <3 <3

        Reply
    14. Teri Giese says

      February 08, 2017 at 11:43 pm

      Oh dear,am totally a baby,in regards to alternative foods.Have become so enlightened by yours and many other blogs with such wonderfully,healthy eats!ALWAYS excited when one of you lovelies gets nominated for awards;(even if I am clueless,lol).Have been cooking for nearly 40 years,so goes to show how one NEVER stops learning!My friends,I only am on Pinterest,so ...But am a huge fan of VICE news on HBO.Come out of the darkness and please stay in the light !❤️We ALL descend from immigrants.Are bad apples in this crazy world;but so many kind,loving,accepting people;that I wish to believe outnumber those bad apples.Us good ones must lead by example,with strength,perseverance,and love towards each other.Tolerance and patience.Choose too be happy and be strong.Strength in numbers.Unity.🤗

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      • Alanna says

        February 09, 2017 at 6:03 pm

        Yes!

        Reply
    15. Julia @ HappyFoods Tube says

      February 09, 2017 at 3:08 am

      Congratulations on the nomination! All your recipes always look incredible (btw, the chocolate bergamot truffle tart sounds fab!) so fingers crossed! :)

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        February 09, 2017 at 6:04 pm

        Thank you Julia! It was the most hoarded recipe when I was testing it, haha. Jay loves his citrusy chocolate. :)

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    16. Trisha says

      February 09, 2017 at 7:42 am

      So much congrats on your nomination!! Well deserved, my friend. <3

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      • Alanna says

        February 09, 2017 at 5:39 pm

        Aw thanks Trisha! <3

        Reply
    17. Kelly Atkins says

      February 09, 2017 at 2:47 pm

      Wonderful. Thank you for the beautiful and deliciousness you bring to the world!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        February 09, 2017 at 6:05 pm

        Aw, thanks for the sweet note.

        Reply
    18. Christine says

      February 10, 2017 at 7:43 am

      Congratulations, Alanna! It's a fantastic book. I'm on a hunt for chestnut flour to add to my gluten-free baking. See you and Jane soon!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        February 16, 2017 at 3:20 pm

        Oooh, yes, I get mine at Rainbow. Looking forward to the event and to seeing you!!

        Reply

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