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Someone Left The Cake Out In The Rain, and I’ll Never Have That Recipe Again (MacArthur Park, Richard Harris)

Okay, I never really got what those lyrics had to do with the song, but it did bring to my mind something from one of your comments.  Why should someone with gluten allergies have to leave their Birthday cake out in the rain.  So I have developed my first tasty and moist chocolate cupcake that [...]

Baker baker bake me a cake, make me whole again (Tori Amos)

What kind of flour are you using?
Lately the answer may be Cassava Flour, or Rice Flour, or none at all.  Gluten free diets are popping up everywhere,and they are not just for allergies anymore, but what exactly is gluten?  Well to make it simple, gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. [...]

First post

Well, now I understand how an older Actor feels, when they are no longer approached for the leading role.  So I guess I’ll settle for competing in the best supporting role in the Award winning “Home of the Stuffed Cupcakes” screenplay.
Well, anyway, it affords me more time to fill my unusually quiet day, so here [...]