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My Surprising Journey to Health

Why on Earth did I become a Paleo/gluten-free chef? Well, here's my surprising story. I come from a long line of nature enthusiasts, artists, and foodies. I’ve done many creative things in my life – this may be my 9^th career – I lost count...

14 Fabulous Birthdays, Paleo & Gluten-free!

By Jane Barthelemy. When people invite me to birthday parties, I always ask to bring the cake. Oh yes, I love to cook, but I also LOVE TO EAT. Most cakes are simply not safe to eat - they contain sugars, processed ingredients, and flours that make people sick. Commercial or cake-mix cakes may look beautiful, but they have no life force or nutrition in them. ...

Librarians Devour Paleo Desserts!

Whew! It was an exciting trip to the windy city last weekend. I never expected such a wildly enthusiastic reception to Paleo Desserts. The ALA (American Library Association) National Convention was attended by over 15,000 librarians from all over the country, at McCormick Place in Chicago. ...

Instant Hot Fudge Pudding

Unbelievably easy and decadently wonderful, this chocolate pudding is instant! It's made with blended sweet potato and cacao. Children and adults love the rich flavor, reminiscent of a Southern chocolate sweet potato pie. Mmmmmm! A quick and healthy snack or dessert, no one would guess they’re eating vegetable chocolate mousse! ...

Healthy Paleo Brownies? A shocking comparison

By Jane Barthelemy. I love all brownies! But hey, they're never what they claim to be. I analyzed three brownie recipes to see which is best. All of them taste great. But which one is healthiest? We believe Paleo brownies are always low-carb and healthy. Right? Nope. Not always. These Nutrition Facts will shock and surprise you!...

Paleo Crepes with Chocolate Sauce

If you go to Paris and ask for chocolate crepes, they'll give you "Crêpes Sucrées avec Crème Pâtissière and Sauce au Chocolat" or "Sweet Crepes with Pastry Cream and Chocolate Sauce". Just so you guys aren't deprived or anything, here's the same recipe re-designed Paleo and healthy. ...

What are the best healthy thickeners?

By Jane Barthelemy. This post is for all you mad scientists in the kitchen! Every chef needs to know the best thickeners. When I was writing my Paleo Desserts book I felt like a blind person searching in the dark. My goal was to re-invent recipes for all our favorite sweets with no gluten, grains ...

Paleo Chocolate Biscotti

Biscotti are made for dipping - and why not dip them in chocolate? I admit the thought of Paleolithic Chocolate Biscotti seems over-the-top decadent. When you taste them you'll forget about all that! It took several tests to get them to stay together, since these are gluten-free. ...

Paleo Chocolate Pudding Cake

Here's an easy chocolate treat that looks beautiful and tastes amazing! A luscious moist texture and deep chocolate flavor make it great for holidays and special-occasions. The ingredients may surprise you - shredded coconut, high-anti-oxidant blueberries and apple! It is gluten-free, grain-free, low-carb, Paleo, diabetic-friendly, ...

Paleo Chocolate Sauce

Make this smooth and creamy Paleo chocolate sauce in 2 minutes flat. It's the perfect topping for healthy Paleo desserts because it's gluten-free, vegan, and diabetic-friendly. Use it on ice cream, pancakes, or cheesecake, you'll want to put it on everything. Smooth, creamy, and luscious, try it on ...

Chocolate Almond Ginger Snaps

These crispy bite-size cookies are alive with spicy ginger and almond butter. These go SNAP! in your mouth, which I consider essential in a great ginger cookie. It's rare to find a gluten-free, Paleo cookie with a truly crispy quality. Even better, they're low in carbs, ...

Paleo Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Cookies

There’s nothing better than coming home to the aroma of fresh-baked cookies. I love the rich flavor of hazelnuts. These are low in carbs, gluten-free, Paleo and diabetic-friendly. I like them even better than chocolate peanut butter cookies. Try adding the optional cardamom for a delightful chai flavor!...

7 Reasons Paleo Desserts E-book is Better!

Try my Paleo Desserts e-book, or give it as a gift. Imagine how you will delight someone giving them 125 Delicious Everyday Recipes Gluten and Grain-free! It's a special gift for the person who loves to cook or...

Paleo Desserts is Launched!

It's been an exciting two weeks launching my new Paleo Desserts book! The celebrations started in Santa Fe on November 28th, with a book event and sampling party at the Cloud Cliff Bakery. I described the Paleo Diet and explained how to make figure-slimming desserts using low-carb coconut and zero-carb sweeteners. ...

My Trip to the Just Like Sugar Factory

Everybody asks me: "What's in the chicory root sweetener?" Last week I paid a visit to the Just Like Sugar factory to give their CEO, Mike Sylver, a signed copy of my book Paleo Desserts. I had already done an enormous amount of research comparing hundreds of sweeteners on the market and I compiled...

Lick the Sugar Habit without Deprivation

By Jane Barthelemy. Many of us crave sweets, like Brownies and Chocolate Fudge. They taste wonderful in the moment, but when your blood sugar plunges a few minutes later, and you suddenly gain 5 pounds, it’s a bad day. Sugars and carbs are the problem with most sweets, causing a spike in blood glucose that destabilizes metabolism, and weight gain. ...

9 Secrets to Lick Gluten Intolerance

By Jane Barthelemy. Gluten Intolerance is like an iceberg - 90% is hidden under the surface. Over 200 million Americans are affected by gluten intolerance and celiac disease. We want simple solutions, but there’s more to it. A gluten-free diet alone is unlikely to heal your gut or immune system. Here are 9 secret weapons you'll need to heal yourself and avoid gluten reactions....

Paleo Raspberry Jam

This Raspberry Jam is quick to make, sweet, refreshingly tart, and bright red in color. It is yummy on Chocolate Cake, Pumpkin Pancakes, Thumbprint Cookies, Ice Cream (find the last two recipes in my book Paleo Desserts.) Actually - it's delicious on everything! It's even guilt-free as it won't cause a blood-sugar jolt ...

Preview my book, Paleo Desserts

Paleo Desserts is the first comprehensive dessert cookbook for the wildly popular Paleolithic diet, featuring 125 gluten and grain-free, non-dairy, natural low-carb & no-refined-sugar versions of favorite classic recipes, from Chocolate Cake to Apple Pie. The recipes feature coconut in many forms, and natural zero-glycemic sweeteners....

Paleo Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Filling

This cake is incredibly moist, flavorful, and a very dark chocolate color. It is the only chocolate cake I've ever seen that is gluten-free, grain free, dairy-free, and sweetened with natural zero-carb chicory root sweetener. The recipe is from my new book Paleo Desserts, 125 Delicious Everyday Favorites, Gluten and Grain-free. ...

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