Episode 063: Add Flavor: Spices & Herbs & Cinnamon Health Benefits

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Cooking Together: Holiday Meals

Are you stressed because you or your company can’t eat your usual holiday foods?
I can help! Join me for a live 2 session workshop.

This live workshop is for you if

you are hosting dinner for food sensitive individuals but are unsure about what to serve
you have multiple food sensitivities and dread holiday meals
you are bringing food to a holiday meal that has food sensitive guests

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Cooking Together : Gluten Free Holiday Cookies

Delicious cookies everyone can eat adds sparkle to the season. Cookies are Cindy’s favorite thing to bake!

This live workshop is for you if

you want to bake gluten free holiday cookies
your gluten free cookies need to include other food sensitivities
you are an inexperienced gluten free cook and need help with the basics
you are an experienced gluten free cook looking for new ideas

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Transcript

Welcome to The Sensitive Kitchen where home cooks are inspired to Cook to Enable Those You Love to Flourish. I’m Cindy Sullivan, registered dietitian, passionate nutrition, educator, and accomplished home cook. Whether you’re changing how you cook for food sensitivities, allergies, intolerances, or just trying to eat healthier on a budget, you’re in the right place.

Most episodes, I will share favorite recipes as well as modification tips and nutrition benefits. Occasionally I’ll have a guest or special episode like modifying holiday favorites. My favorite foods? They’re raspberries and homemade chocolate chip cookies. My latest cooking project was long fermented sourdough bread,

Transcript coming soon!

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