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Vivian's easy 4th of July themed parfait is perfect for any summer party!  Amaze your guests with this light and refreshing parfait that is vegan and allergen-free and can be made in just 15 minutes! 

These simple label reading tips can help you feel confident the food you are buying is gluten free.

Ugly Scones and Whole Grain Biscuits Last week I promised a recipe for biscuits made from whole grain muffin mix.  This post shares not only the recipe, but the process, principles and failures involved in transforming this recipe to gluten free. I have bolded the principles to make it easier for you to find and remember them so you can apply them to your own baking. After I purchased the Tree Street Grains company and learned some of the secrets of 100% whole grain gluten free flours, I wanted to figure out a Bisquik type mix that would be whole grain and perform better than what is on the market.  I wondered if our Ancient Grain Muffin mix would work...

A Guide to Making Bread for Multiple Food Allergies Or Kristy’s Bread By Laura Huffman, Founder of Vivian’s Live Again   Kristy is my pharmacist.  She and several family members have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome which results in multiple food allergies.   She is allergic to most grains as well as eggs, milk, and soy, so she hasn’t eaten bread in years. Recently, I discovered an almost universal bread recipe that I was confident I could adapt to Kristy’s allergen list.  This recipe was successful and brought us both great joy. It is my desire to share it with allergy families everywhere.  It is nutritious, delicious and filling because it is whole grain. Below is the recipe for Kristy’s bread followed...

Adding whole grains to your diet can be difficult, but even more so for the gluten free.  Now it is possible to have 100% whole grain GF breads and muffins that are as easy to make as a cake mix with Vivian's Live Again Ancient Grain Muffin Mix.  Each mix produces 12 muffins or one loaf of bread.  Nine freshly ground grains and no preservatives give these muffins and bread moist texture, real flavor, and unparalleled nutrition.  The bread recipe and a BOGO coupon code are below.  100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back. Pour one package Vivian’s Live Again Ancient Grain Muffin Mix in bowl or mixer. Add: 2 ½ tsp dry active yeast 1 ½ C water 2...