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Review (and a Giveaway!): Gluten-Free Cupcakes: 50 Irresistible Recipes Made With Almond and Coconut Flour by Elana Amsterdam

Update: The winner of the giveaway is commenter #54. The publisher will be contacting you shortly. Thanks for participating, all!

Now that school’s out for summer an indefinite period of time (yay, graduation!), I am attending to blog-related matters that have been shelved for months. It’s great to be able to spend more time connecting with readers and fellow bloggers. A few books that have been sent my way for review will be featured in upcoming posts. I’ll be discussing the content, layout, and of course, the recipes for you guys!

 First up is Gluten-Free Cupcakes: 50 Irresistible Recipes Made With Almond and Coconut Flour, a dessert cookbook and ode to the beloved title pastry by Elana Amsterdam, the blogger and almond flour chef extraordinaire who runs Elana’s Pantry.

Around the time I started my blog, I stumbled upon her treasure trove of a website. Elana’s Pantry is a food and lifestyle blog with an eco-friendly flare, chock full of naturally delicious gluten-free recipes accompanied by mouthwatering photos. Elana and I first connected a couple of years ago when she gave me shout out at her chocolate peanut butter tart post. That was a huge honor since I had admired her and sung her praises since stumbling upon her site back in 2008, marveling at her creative and user-friendly recipes using fresh ingredients. I don’t think anyone can match her ability to turn ground nuts into decadent desserts!

Gluten-Free Cupcakes: 50 Irresistible Recipes Made With Almond and Coconut Flour is the second cookbook released by Elana, following the Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook. Her second collection of recipes is a showcase of the sweet stuff, with almond flour and coconut flour having the starring roles. These two high protein, nutritious ingredients are combined with eggs, oil, and agave nectar to create a dizzying array of classic pastries and original colorful confections. Elana’s creativity knows no bounds, with cookie dough cupcakes (“Cookie Suprise Cupcakes,” pg. 36) and ice cream sundae cupcakes (“Banana Split Cupcakes,” pg. 37, topped with a banana slice and cherry!) being a couple of the more eclectic picks. Don’t those sound amazing?
Trying to decide what to make from Gluten-Free Cupcakes: 50 Irresistible Recipes Made With Almond and Coconut Flour was a bit of a challenge. There are so many delicious looking recipes packed into this beautiful little cookbook! Looking through the many tantalizing photos of cupcakes, I wondered what I could try that would appeal to the low carb and paleolithic eaters reading this blog. I turned the page to the Savory Treats section. Aha! Spying the recipe for “Garlic Cheddar Muffins” (pg. 86), I knew exactly what I was making. Those and the “Scallion Goat Cheese Muffins” (pg. 84) looked irresistible.
Here’s how the “Garlic Cheddar Muffins” (pg. 86) from the Savory Treats section of Elana’s book turned out for me. Oh my goodness, these babies are to die for. Red Lobster called, and they’re totally jealous of Elana’s healthy version of their beloved bread basket staple!
Gluten-Free Garlic Cheddar Muffins

Here’s the “German Chocolate Cake” (pg. 71) I made. Chocolaty coconut flour cake topped with a coconut pecan filling? Yes, please! The cake was moist, and the frosting had the consistency of the real deal, without the cloying sweetness. M-mm! I used honey in place of agave for you paleolithic eaters out there. The substitution worked beautifully. The recipes in this book are well crafted and easily adaptable in my experience working with them. Elana is truly an expert at what she does!

Gluten-Free German Chocolate Cupcakes
Last but not least, here’s my attempt at Elana’s “Scallion Goat Cheese Muffins” (pg. 84), also from her savory treats section. The chives and goat cheese pack quite the flavorful punch. Elana describes them as a great “breakfast on the run,” and I agree.

Gluten-Free Scallion Goat Cheese Muffins
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Scallion Goat Cheese Muffins (recipe p 84, image p 85)]

Makes 10
1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
3 large eggs
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts
5 ounces goat cheese (10 tablespoons)
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 10 muffin cups with paper liners.
In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, salt, baking soda, and black pepper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil and eggs. Blend the wet ingredients into the almond flour mixture with a handheld mixer until thoroughly combined, then stir in the scallions.
Scoop 3 tablespoons of batter into each prepared muffin cup, then press 1 tablespoon of goat cheese into each muffin.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted 1/2 inch from the edge of the muffin (to avoid the goat cheese center) comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then serve.

Reprinted with permission from Gluten-Free Cupcakes: 50 Irresistible Recipes Made with Almond and Coconut Flour. Copyright Â© 2011 by Elana Amsterdam, Celestial Arts, an imprint of Ten Speed Press, a division of the Crown Publishing Group, Berkeley, CA. Photo Credit: Annabelle Breakey.

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If you want the chance to win a copy of Elana’s cookbook, leave a comment below. Please include your email address (with spaces, to avoid the hungry spambots). If you win, the publisher will contact you requesting your address.

Stay tuned for an upcoming post with a comprehensive discussion about the various alternative sweeteners!

  • Wow I checked your blog at just the right time! I'd love to win Elana's book. Thanks for the opportunity!-Karen

    kaurandt at bellsouth dot net

    kaurandt

    July 19, 2011

  • Oooh, I'd love that book! I enjoy your blog. :)

    nina dot schjelderup at gmail dot com

    Anonymous

    July 19, 2011

  • Try her strawberry cupcakes. They're the best!

    Jamee

    July 19, 2011

  • Wahoo! I'm in…. :)

    judimus at g mail dot com

    Judy W

    July 19, 2011

  • I love making muffins and cupcakes and freezing them…need more recipes! yum! these sound great!

    Karen

    July 19, 2011

  • They all look fantastic! Thanks Lauren and Elana for all the yummy recipes, tips and help in keeping it healthy.

    dottiewatkins at yahoo dot com

    Anonymous

    July 19, 2011

  • Those muffins look great!

    Elaine

    July 19, 2011

  • Those Scallion/Goat Cheese muffins look insanely delicious! I'd love to win this book!

    candice dot stone at gmail dot com

    Candice

    July 19, 2011

  • Mmm…cupcakes! I'd love to win this book! I frequently bake with almond and coconut flour and would enjoy some new recipes.

    Rischa

    July 19, 2011

  • Your recipes are making my mouth water for something sweet as a cupcake. I'd love to have a copy of Elana's book, too.

    jmdm charter at hotmail dot com

    Denise

    July 19, 2011

  • I love your recipes, and this cookbook looks equally awesome!

    meg dot morley at gmail dot com

    Meg

    July 19, 2011

  • OMG, those goat cheese muffins look divine!

    J3nn
    http://www.j3nn.net

    j3nn.net

    July 19, 2011

  • WOW!!I would love to get this cookbook. I'm so tired of now having treats when everyone else is. I can make sure I have treats for office birthdays, family birthdays, etc. Being Canadian it is very difficult to find ingredients and good cook books.

    Anonymous

    July 19, 2011

  • OMG, I so want this cookbook. I just lost 60lbs and miss my treats and these little pieces of paradise would surely satisfy my sweet tooth ;-)

    Kellbwell at G Mail Dot Com

    kbstatt

    July 19, 2011

  • Oh My! muffins that don't make me ill~ I would love to have the book~ & thank you for sharing all these wonderful recipes! :)

    savedxgrace at hotmail dot com

    SaltandLight

    July 19, 2011

  • I would LOVE to win this cookbook! I love everything you post, and I'm sure this cookbook is filled with yummy stuff too – the pictures are great!! Thank you for the opportunity! dawnbrisset @ gmail dot com

    Dawn

    July 19, 2011

  • I would love to have her second book!
    Emilyolivemama at aol dot com

    Emily

    July 19, 2011

  • Oooh, I'd love to have a copy of that book. I love your blog, and I love Elana's cooking! I already own her first book, and I swear I haven't made a bad thing from there!

    Thanks for posting those goat cheese muffins — those would be perfect for a morning snack on my hiking adventures this summer!

    Giuliana

    July 19, 2011

  • Oh, and my email:

    galaxy 250 @ gmail dot com

    Giuliana

    July 19, 2011

  • I would love to win her book! Thank you both for the opportunity.

    mmmlissa at gmail dot com

    Dearest Joshua

    July 19, 2011

  • Those look amazing! This is a great giveaway, and I love your blog!

    leighgarcia12 at gmail dot com

    Leigh

    July 19, 2011

  • I would love to win it! We are a gluten free family and my kids would love all the fun cupcakes!

    mrskellypinkham @ yahoo dot com

    Kid Feed Mommy

    July 19, 2011

  • I wish you lived next door! :)

    Sarah Faith

    July 19, 2011

  • I went gluten free a few months ago and miss this type of food so much. You can gluten free kits and pre-made products, but in the end they just are not as healthy as these fantastic looking treats.
    jengriffi79 at yahoo dot com

    Anonymous

    July 19, 2011

  • I've been a huge fan of Elana's blog for ages and I'd love to have her book! emilyplayscello at gmail dot com.

    emilyplayscello

    July 19, 2011

  • I regularly make Elana's almond flour pizza crust. My family loves it. Since most of her sweet recipes use agave, I admittedly haven't tried many. I do not use agave or honey and am a little unsure how to use my favorite erythritol/stevia combo. It has been suggested I try xylitol sweetebed honey, which I will do as soon as I get more almond flour. The red lobster biscuits look marvelous.

    Vanessa

    July 19, 2011

  • Vanessa, check out some of the recipes here. I have a ton of desserts made with stevia and erythritol. :)

    Lauren

    July 19, 2011

  • Omg cupcakes and muffins!! I would love to have that book and eat all kinds of yummies. <3

    lilmisschicky@hotmail.com

    StaceyN

    July 20, 2011

  • I love your blog!

    jrdanks2003 @ yahoo dot com

    Anonymous

    July 20, 2011

  • Two of my three chickadees are diabetic. These recipes look like they'll work for them. If I win the cookbook, there will be treats galore. :) Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.
    sdrhatcher at g mail dot com

    Darlene

    July 20, 2011

  • oooh, ooh! i'd love a copy of this cookbook! gwyn @ surf. co.nz

    gwyn

    July 20, 2011

  • Me too, please! Couponcatie at gmail dot com.

    Catherine H.

    July 20, 2011

  • Those cupcakes look great!
    Kyliedes at yahoo dot com

    kdes

    July 20, 2011

  • Ohh… I would LOVE to win Elana's book and totally wow my family with healthy yet delicious treats!

    dragonspellz at homtial dot com

    :)

    Diana Renata

    July 20, 2011

  • YUM! I got hungry reading this!

    zusiqu at yahoo dot com

    Zusiqu

    July 20, 2011

  • Mmm, Would LOVE that book! ;)
    erin.gaines at gmail.com

    Erin

    July 20, 2011

  • Love your blog and love her other book. I need to add this to the one I have! hub at nequienttroll dot com
    Kathy

    Kathy B

    July 20, 2011

  • Delicious! I'm looking forward to trying her recipes!

    Katie Davis

    July 20, 2011

  • Those are all drool-worthy… I can't stop myself from entering!

    eloosive at hotmail dot com

    Good luck to all :)

    Marc

    July 20, 2011

  • I'd love a chance to win this cookbook!
    lydiaday at hot mail dot com

    Nick and Lyd

    July 20, 2011

  • thanks! I would love to win this!
    penny01966 at yahoo dot com

    Penny

    July 20, 2011

  • I really like Elana's recipes and have used them as the basis for some of my own recipes. The german chocolate cake looks great! I can be contacted as AE3nn on twitter–I'm not a big fan of posting my email address in blogs.

    Ainnl

    July 20, 2011

  • I actually found your blog through Elana's pantry. I read her blog for two years before I finally made the plunge, ordered the almond flour and dove in. It has completely changed the way my family does dessert. I just made her banana walnut muffins last night, replacing the walnunts with carob chips. We did our best to save some for breakfast this morning.

    Melie Vincent

    July 20, 2011

  • These recipes and the ones posted on your site are fabulous. I love to bake and would love to have this book
    Joan Mercantini Verdun, Quebec Canada

    Joan Mercantini

    July 20, 2011

  • Drooling looking at the pics. Yum!

    Tina

    July 20, 2011

  • I have both of Elana's cookbooks from the library right now, and I have her savory muffins on my list to make this week. I'd love to win this book, so I only have to buy one!

    michellerlewis at g mail dot com

    Michelle

    July 20, 2011

  • Wow! I will have to check these cookbooks out! Always looking for low carb recipes and yours are some of the best!

    gonzalez(dot)lisa(at)gmail(dot)com

    Lisa

    July 20, 2011

  • omg soo delicious looking. Can't wait to try some of these out!

    gjj

    July 20, 2011

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    gjj

    July 20, 2011

  • I would love that book! And I enjoy your blog!
    wolfe260b at gmail dot com

    Anonymous

    July 20, 2011

  • Yum! I'm in cupcake heaven! ~~ BBG from LCF

    Anonymous

    July 20, 2011

  • I love that you showed and tried the savory cupcakes.
    designingdiamonds at gmail

    Diamond

    July 20, 2011

  • those cupcakes all look amazing!!

    simplynutritiouskate

    July 20, 2011

  • Love Elana's blog! Would love this book!

    nschoueri at hotmail dot com

    Green Shushi

    July 20, 2011

  • Awesome! The cookbook sounds amazing.

    melissity

    July 20, 2011

  • almond flour to match the shape of my eyes! cupcakes are like little fist-sized parties. lauren's the best!

    amazon avenger

    July 20, 2011

  • How great! That goat cheese one would be interesting to try….

    cnholmberg at gmail dot com

    CNHolmberg

    July 20, 2011

  • Would love to get a copy of her book!!! gochef at bellsouth dot net

    Anonymous

    July 20, 2011

  • Those look incredible!

    tmlf08 (at) gmail (dot) com

    Tanya

    July 20, 2011

  • I have been a longtime lurker of your blog and have found it to be such a blessing! Of course I'd love to win a copy of that book but this is really just a good excuse to finally come out of lurking. The first recipe I made was the chocolate cake for my son's 11th birthday. I got his permission to use him as a guinea pig but did promise that we'd go out to Cold Stone for ice cream if it was nasty. Happily, my entire family LOVED the cake and we didn't go out! That is really saying something considering I make and decorate cakes as a hobby and pretty much all of them are horrifically bad for you! So thank you. You've given me hope that we can transition more fully away from the foods that we feel are no good for us.

    Fran

    July 20, 2011

  • I love Elana's recipes, and would love to have her latest book! Thanks for the giveaway!

    kchalbi at hotmail dot com

    Karen R

    July 20, 2011

  • wow, Lauren, great contest — thanks so much for your continued posting, love your recipes!

    Christy

    e4chat@aol.com

    Anonymous

    July 20, 2011

  • sgottsc141@hotmail.com
    I would love the cookbook. I just started cooking low carb and this would be a perfect addition to my new lifestyle!

    HomeBiz4MyKids

    July 20, 2011

  • I am so glad I found your website for healthy baking. I am still learning and experimenting, so i would just love to have your cook book.

    Nema

    July 20, 2011

  • Wow! Do those look good!! Congrats on Graduating, BTW!

    crpdiem

    July 20, 2011

  • shine6 at charter dot net
    Thanks!

    Anonymous

    July 20, 2011

  • The Garlic Cheddar Muffins look soooo good. I want the book so I can make them. Please pick me!!!

    buttons44

    July 20, 2011

  • Wow! Whether I win or not, this will be in my cookbook collection! Muffins and cupcakes are so portable and portion controlling! Thanks!! and congrats on graduation! I know you've worked hard!
    gourdturtle at yahoo dot com

    Anonymous

    July 20, 2011

  • I LOVE your blog!!!

    jillianhamm@yahoo.com

    Jillian

    July 20, 2011

  • I was so excited when I opened your email today. I've had my eye on Elana's book since I had to change my diet several months ago. I am so thankful to have found both of your blogs. They have really helped me as I make this transition.

    Tami

    TLFanning

    July 20, 2011

  • Oh, they all just look soo yummy!

    sugerhslk at hotmail dot com

    Susan

    July 20, 2011

  • I'd love to win a copy just to try the cheddar muffin recipe. Yum!

    ydnas

    July 20, 2011

  • I want the book! I'm going out tonight to buy ingredients to make the vanilla cupcakes with chocolate frosting–can't wait!!!

    Jenny Z

    July 20, 2011

  • The photos look amazing. I made "high-carb" cupcakes for a party last weekend and now want low-carb ones for me. This book would help feel the void.

    shauna_ss at yahoo dot com

    Anonymous

    July 20, 2011

  • Oops! I forgot to leave my contact info–I know you'll need it because I'm totally going win!

    montjenny at cox dot net

    Jenny Z

    July 20, 2011

  • yum yum YUM! I love you gluten-free bloggers and would love any book by any of you!

    ksmith615

    July 20, 2011

  • Oooh, I've wanted a copy of this book forever!

    grapefruitrobot @ gmail.com

    mymilkweed

    July 20, 2011

  • I hope I win. These look amazing – I've been baking gluten free for myself and my husband and I tried cupcakes once – they overflowed the tins and then fell flat. I want to see how to do it right! Thanks for your great blog – I've made so many of your recipes you are my go-to place for sugar free anything! – Jeanne

    jweltman at brownshoe dot com

    Anonymous

    July 20, 2011

  • I wanna win – email is in my profile!

    eclairre

    July 20, 2011

  • wow, all the treats you made look amazing! cant wait to try your recipe!
    thanks!
    Matthew B

    mignusb @ hot mail.com

    Anonymous

    July 20, 2011

  • Congratulations on graduating and thanks for all that you do! You and your recipes are a Godsend!! With all of the ailments that we have in our family, we'd be eating cardboard if it weren't for your low carb, paleo way of thinking and your recipes….HEALTHY INDULGENCES!!

    I'd love to win the cookbook! Can give me a formula for an agave substitution that isn't honey?

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

    emma kay 555@ yahoo. com

    Anonymous

    July 20, 2011

  • The cupcakes look lovely and I would love to try them

    Nancy W.

    July 20, 2011

  • I have been wanting to get her cookbook for several months now as I am doing more gluten free recipes. I have a bakery and I'd like to offer gluten free products to my customers!
    Thanks so much!

    Wild Flours

    July 20, 2011

  • Your blog is so "mouth watering." I'm just recovering from major knee surgery, but soon want to begin trying some of your wonderful recipe's. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent with us.

    Anonymous

    July 20, 2011

  • It's a god-send! Sweet and savoury cupcakes, with coconut and almond flour. I've gone "primal" in my eating, and am really struggling with the occasional indulgent pancake, muffin, or cupcake recipe that doesn't use wheat flour AND (most importantly) isn't loaded with carbs like most other flour substitutes are. Your pics are amazing, and I'm waiting with anticipation for your alternative-sweetener post. Thank you! Email is onewilcox at yahoo dot com.

    nbongo

    July 20, 2011

  • can't wait to try the scallion goat cheese muffin-YUMM!

    Barbara S.

    July 20, 2011

  • These recipes look amazing! I did your banana nut muffins a while back and my whole family loved them! Even my friend's young boys loved them–finnicky taste buds were delighted! I still have some coconut flour in the kitchen. Look forward to useng it all up. Thanks! And congrats on graduating!

    Emily

    July 20, 2011

  • I'd love to win this book!

    Felecia

    July 20, 2011

  • Terrific! I could use another "Breakfast On The Go" recipe. I've been using Elana's recipes for some time now. I've had to adapt them for sugar free purposes, yet I've been very happy with their low carb nature. Thanks for the opportunity to win her latest cookbook!

    Yvonne

    July 20, 2011

  • Oops! My email is Yvonne dot Espy at knology dot net

    Yvonne

    July 20, 2011

  • Can't resist entering this contest. The cover of the book alone is tempting :)

    contactlillea at gmail dot com

    Lillea

    July 20, 2011

  • These look amazing! I would love to win a copy of the book and start baking!!!! Thank you! riding7@aol.com

    Anonymous

    July 21, 2011

  • I have her other cookbook and would love to add this one to my collection!

    Anonymous

    July 21, 2011

  • I love your blog! It has given me such hope for healthy desserts, keep it coming if possible! :)
    And what a wonderful giveaway, whoever wins will be pleased indeed!

    hjsherwood at gmail dot com

    Here Now

    July 21, 2011

  • I love baking with almond and coconut flour, would love to win this book!

    olives6494 (at) yahoo (dot) com

    Michelle

    July 21, 2011

  • Yes! I'd love to win a copy of Elana's book. I've heard alot about it.
    Thanks,
    daleandtam at gmail dot com

    Tammy R.

    July 21, 2011

  • Love Elana's recipes too! This book would be a huge win for me!

    hunt4food at comcast dot net

    JUlie

    July 21, 2011

  • Here's to one in a million! ironmaidenchic at gmail dot come

    Rachel

    July 21, 2011

  • devotedlittlewomen(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Micaela Marques

    July 21, 2011

  • Be still, my beating heart! Just looking at the pictures is [almost] enough to set my pulse racing – thanks the good works and the giveaway!

    Carolyn Collins (texcollins)

    July 21, 2011

  • I love Elena's first book and have never been disappointed except when using a different almond flour than recommended in her book. We have made the pizza crust, chocolate chip cookies, quiche and a crumble with my own variation. I bought my daughter-in-law the new cupcake book but would like one of my own.

    kelleyordh at cox dot net

    Anonymous

    July 21, 2011

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    Ex-Husband Disease

    July 21, 2011

  • Gimme that book! :-) Those recipes look absolutely SCRUMPTIOUS and perfect for my large family! Thank you, Lauren AGAIN and AGAIN for sharing your own recipes as well as your finds. I have made just about every one of your delectable dishes/desserts and have yet to be disappointed. No doubt Elana's cookbook would be just as much of a joy to own and to use. Thank you for the opportunity!

    Liz

    July 21, 2011

  • Smackiees, Smackiese, Nom Nom Nom….you always have the best recipes. Our household could not survive without them. Thank you for all your hard work!
    Mercy T.
    chibismoogie@sbcglobal.net

    bifocalmoogie

    July 21, 2011

  • Thanks Elana for this yummy opportunity– I am new to gluten free,etc.baking and I would like to win this book so I could bake the German Chocolate cupcakes for my Mom whose body is under attack and cannot tolerate the typical baked goods that she so much wants to eat and when she was able
    German Chocolate cake was one of her favorites. Thanks again and I looking forward to receiving my free copy.

    adorgeo@ameritech.net

    Doris

    July 21, 2011

  • I love cupcakes and can't wait to make the recipes for other "gluten-free" friends. I've read lots of great reviews for this book and am ready to try more treats!

    Thanks for the giveaway!!

    Katina

    kjkoukla((at((hotmail((dot((com

    Anonymous

    July 21, 2011

  • Oh man! I don't use gf cookbooks usually, (just Google ;) and I don't enter giveaways ever. BUT I'm making an exception for what looks to be an exceptional opportunity! Thank you!

    DeeBert

    July 21, 2011

  • Looks lovely! I need this for my mom. I cook for her all the time

    mandy_j88 at hotmail dot com

    Mandy

    July 21, 2011

  • I already have the Cupcake book and I love it! I've tried a few of the recipes and they are wonderful…these Cheddar Garlic ones are in the oven now. All I had was a 6 spot muffin top pan…so I'm hoping that will be ok….I'm watching them closely and will post the results! Thanks for bringing that recipe to my attention!
    Diane

    Diane

    July 21, 2011

  • im glad you are back to blogging;)!! ive been wanting that new cupcake cookbook of hers. im glad to see there are some savory as well;)

    Manda

    July 21, 2011

  • They're finished and they are yummy…I only had one clove of garlic to add so I also added probably 2tsp of garlic powder – they are very good and cheesy and garlicky….very good!! Thanks!!!

    Diane

    July 21, 2011

  • Really want to try those cheesy muffins! Plus a cookbook with coconut flour recipes is definitely a plus.

    velvet_hologram at yahoo dot com

    Nat

    July 21, 2011

  • Cool! I love Elana's recipes!

    hopefrees @ live . com

    Anonymous

    July 21, 2011

  • Ooh, I'd love to win!

    pandy245 at yahoo dot com

    pandy

    July 21, 2011

  • The cookbooks sounds great! I hope I win it. :)

    socorrokpa at gmail dot com

    Anonymous

    July 21, 2011

  • I love that Elana uses healthy flours to make her baked good instead of the usual starchy GF grains. Thanks for the give-away opportunity!

    Julie Strehle

    July 21, 2011

  • You are so talented..you have made me a believer in all gluten free baking. as a chef/caterer you have shown me how easy it is to make DELICIOUS! desserts etc… for my clients who travel here to Hawaii.. thank you!

    Pana-mania

    July 21, 2011

  • PS it's me again..My son and I have an intolerance to sugar which makes you even as we say here in Hawaii "mo betta"… thanks agaiin! A

    Pana-mania

    July 21, 2011

  • My husband always likes having muffins for breakfast. I try to keep them as healthy as I can, I will definitely have to look into Elana's new book. Thanks!

    mathnerd23 at sbcglobal dot net

    Katie

    July 21, 2011

  • I haven't baked anything since going LCHF, but this post has me ready to buy some cocnut flour and give it a try. Thanks!

    Tricia

    July 21, 2011

  • Hi Lauren, I definitely need this book! Patriotgirl65 gmail com

    Tammy

    July 21, 2011

  • A Must Have book… I will try the Goat Cheese Muffins using our BI Surfing Goat Cheese Today!… they look Yummy! My friends family and clients thank you!

    Pana-mania

    July 21, 2011

  • I would love this book!
    sweetie_8405 at yahoo dot com

    Anonymous

    July 21, 2011

  • I would love her book, am slogging thru your recipes! Made the coconut cupcakes this last weekend for company!

    Cathi

    July 21, 2011

  • Ohh! I have really, really been wanting Elana's new cookbook so badly! I just know I would bake through that bad-boy in 2 weeks solid!! :) Yummm! A happy girl I would be!

    Thank you for the chance & for your wonderful blog!

    Jenna Medina
    medinajm@mail.masters.edu
    jenna.m.medina@gmail.com

    Jenna M

    July 22, 2011

  • I would love to win the cookbook. How exciting is this?! I have been so curious about the cookbook and would love to review it as well. You are so right in that her site is a treasure trove for sure!!! And so is yours! Glad you support her as I do! I respect fellow bakes like you and Elana. My email is: thedayofrest@yahoo.com BLESSINGS!!!!!!!
    -Bella M.

    Bella

    July 22, 2011

  • I hope I win! I feel lucky because you wrote this post on my birthday ;) I love your blog and recipes and will stalk you regardless of whether or not I win though ;) I made your chocolate bean cake for my own birthday cake – thank you so much! endearingandhi at gmail dot com

    Anonymous

    July 22, 2011

  • Ooooh! How did you know I just bought a brand new muffin tin? Now I need to fill it with these goodies! Thanks for the chance to win it!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

    Kris

    July 22, 2011

  • I love your site and Elana's also! I would love to win a copy of this book, looks like yummy things are inside…..

    lseibert

    July 22, 2011

  • I'm getting ready to start a gluten/grain free business in October when I get my grant money. I could definitely use this cookbook for ideas to add to my repetoire of goodies. Thank you for all you do! I have been inspired more times that I can say by your blog. Deborah in Taos, NM

    seedsong7 at yahoo dot com

    deborah

    July 22, 2011

  • I can't wait to receive my copy!

    johnjahhegener at gmail dot com

    Anonymous

    July 22, 2011

  • Would love to try GF cupcakes.

    galfila at hotmail dot com

    Anonymous

    July 22, 2011

  • Cupcakes – Yes
    Healthy cupcakes – GROOVY!

    blah blah blah

    July 22, 2011

  • I wouldn't know where to start! I'm a huge cupcake fan.
    rbarrows82@gmail.com

    roylie

    July 22, 2011

  • Hi, Lauren, I would LOVE to win this cupcake book to bake with my dear Grandaughter, Olivia. She loves to make cupcakes and we are starting her on the healthy path! :) viv. ruble@ gmail.com

    Vivian

    July 23, 2011

  • I would love this book! We've recently tweaked our diet from being Atkins to being gluten-free. I'm trying a ton of new recipes and would love to try Elana's recipes.

    tj(at)sisterstreet dot com

    Anonymous

    July 23, 2011

  • I have been reading Elana's blog for a couple years now and love the recipes she presents. Thanks for the opportunity to win her book.
    mywillowbay@ gmail dot com

    Anonymous

    July 23, 2011

  • muffins look great. i need that book. :)

    Stephanie

    July 23, 2011

  • LOOKS DELICIOUS!

    Alexis Ka

    jasper.cat1 at yahoo dot com

    Anonymous

    July 23, 2011

  • Those German Chocolate Cupcakes look AMAZING!
    I love your blog!
    TPawlukovich at Gmail dot com

    Tracy

    July 23, 2011

  • Delicious, would love the book. My grand daughters are gluten free. I am in search of grandmotherly cupcakes.

    Nana

    July 24, 2011

  • Can't win without my email lol
    Mustshare at gmail.com

    Nana

    July 24, 2011

  • I love her books, everything is great!

    servicew at shaw dot ca

    Wendy

    July 24, 2011

  • This book does look IRRESISTABLE! My husband is gluten intolerant and I have started my own adventure into a gluten free/primal lifestyle and have seen so many health benefits. Your blog has been a life saver to me allowing me to totally indulge without grains and nasty ingredients. Thank you :) Can't wait to check out these books yum!

    cat _ krez at hotmail dot com

    Kasia KW

    July 24, 2011

  • Sounds great! Thanks for the chance.

    lovelydomesticdiva (at) gmail (dot) com

    Domestic Diva

    July 24, 2011

  • This book looks AWESOME! My husband will be so happy… He has quite the sweet tooth…! barbaramlogan @ gmail . com

    Barbara

    July 24, 2011

  • Great website!
    Thank you

    Latlyons at comcast dot net

    Anonymous

    July 24, 2011

  • All of those muffins look amazing! I would love to win that book!

    laura dot sohn at yahoo dot com

    Laura

    July 24, 2011

  • This cookbook looks fantastic! I am trying to learn more about coconut flour. My husband is diabetic, and any way to cut carbs is greatly appreciated.

    mctonge@q.com

    Anonymous

    July 24, 2011

  • yum! I can't wait to try those muffins!

    christiems at gmail dot com

    christiems

    July 25, 2011

  • Wow! I'm a fifteen year old "cook in training" and love Elana's blog! My dream is to one day own a pastry business and sale decadent foods like the ones both you and Elana post on your blogs. I definately need to get a book like this, being the elder sister of 8 siblings who love cupcakes!

    Emma

    July 25, 2011

  • Wow! I'm a fifteen year old "cook in training" and love Elana's blog! My dream is to one day own a pastry business and sale decadent foods like the ones both you and Elana post on your blogs. I definately need a book like this, being the elder sister of 8 siblings who love cupcakes!

    chacesimmons@sbcglobal.net

    Emma

    July 25, 2011

  • Would LLLL+OOOOOOVE a copy! I'm a big fan of both of you. cookandeatrepeat at gmail com

    Allie Tries to Cook

    July 25, 2011

  • Wow this looks good!

    a

    July 25, 2011

  • Would love to win this book…the recipes sound delish!

    Sheena

    July 26, 2011

  • Thank you so much for the opportunity to win Elana's cookbook for cupcakes! This cookbook sounds amazing and it would be so nice to be able to have so many new recipe ideas for coconut and almond flours. Thanks again!:)

    catherine, olive400@hotmail.com

    Catherine

    July 26, 2011

  • Mom of two kids gluten free & with candida: your blog is AWESOME & has made my kids SO SO happy!
    Hope we win the book!!!!!!- Maria
    mariabsncde at gmail dot com

    Anonymous

    July 27, 2011

  • I LOVE HER BOOKS AND WOULD LOVE TO TRY THE CUPCAKES!

    steph

    July 27, 2011

  • I already own the book, and I love it! Such a great resource. I have a few adapted recipes on my blog. Glad you are sharing it with others too :)

    Cara

    July 27, 2011

  • Oh yum!!! I have been low-carbing for almost a year now and have had a hard time giving up the yummy goodness of baked goods. I would love a chance to win this book too. Not sure if the contest has ended yet though. I will give it a shot: stephany dot stratton at charter dot net.

    Stephany13

    July 27, 2011

  • I would LOVE this book. I am trying to introduce more g-free items into our house.

    RhianaW14 at gmail.com

    Rhiana

    July 28, 2011

  • Hi Lauren!

    Thanks for doing this great giveaway!
    I'd love a copy of this book!

    My e-mail is:
    zosia23 AT hotmail DOT com

    Anonymous

    July 28, 2011

  • This looks like such an amazing cookbook!!! I hope I win :D

    lacquerlipstick[at]gmail[dot]com

    Juliana

    July 28, 2011

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    timandlisacain (at) gmail (dot) com

    Anonymous

    July 28, 2011

  • Those pictures look amazing! :)

    diva of quilts at yahoo dot com

    laura west kong

    July 29, 2011

  • i want that cookbook! lol. i have her other book…just fabulous! these savory muffins are calling to me.
    elaine at soothingsuds dot com

    soothingsuds

    July 29, 2011

  • Your bean cakes have saved birthdays here. I found your blog when trying to prove that you could have a healthy cake that tasted good. After having whole wheat pastry flour cakes (barf) I had about given up on cakes.

    family farm

    July 29, 2011

  • I also love that book. Love her strawberry cupcakes and the simple muffins.Glad that you seems to like the blogging world.

    Tabby Bear

    August 3, 2011

  • Such beauty! I could never decorate a cupcake like that and I just stare at other's talent!

    Rose Unique

    August 3, 2011

  • Maybe this book can help me overcome the weird overmoistness of my coconut goodies and their subsequent rotness? Anyway, it's clearly got a lot of great ideas, and I'd love to give it a try!

    carapacentor at gmail.com

    Carapace

    August 8, 2011

  • All your cupcakes look very delicious and attractive! Your muffin with cheese goat looks nice also. I would like to try the recipe and share the bake products with my loved ones.

    Piano Toy

    August 8, 2011

  • I CAN'T WAIT to try making the "Scallion Goat Cheese Muffins". They sound incredible! I've made your banana nut muffins more times than I can count for quick breakfast, but these will be an excellent change up!!!!

    Alicia dawt Corbin aaaat gmail dawt com

    :)

    Anonymous

    August 19, 2011

  • If this is still open. I would love a chance to win this book. I always feel guilty making cupcakes and would l.o.v.e to make them healthier!

    Michelle {Fun On A Dime}

    August 24, 2011

  • Anonymous

    December 22, 2011

  • Love your blog and would love to win the cookbook for the cheese biscuit recipe alone!! :)

    c h e r y l k e l l y 1 at s b c g l o b a l dot n e t

    Anonymous

    January 22, 2012

  • Anon, the contest is over, but thanks for stopping by. :)

    Lauren

    January 23, 2012

  • I love your recipes and would be so grateful to win!!
    Thanks!

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