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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!
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!
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!
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.
—————————————————————— 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.
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 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.
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
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!
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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
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?
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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
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.
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!
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!
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
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!!!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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!
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!
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!
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!:)
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!!!!
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Wow!!! Stumbled across your site looking up info about nunaturals Stevia. Learned a lot! I’m really looking forward to trying your recipes! Just started body building and I’ve been looking for sugar free recipes and recipes I can add more protein to for my fitness plan. Thanks for giving me hope that I can still reach my goals and still indulge!!!!!!
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
lacquerlipstick[at]gmail[dot]com
Juliana
July 28, 2011
Duh! I just realized I forgot to leave my contact info. I'm post #51 ~~ BBG from LCF
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
sounds great
yellowfever@yahoo.com
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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