Allergy-Proof Pumpkin/Chai/Chocolate Chip Biscotti

I made this for a fall-themed party last month.  Oh man, was it ever amazing.  I um...quite literally ate the entire batch, because everyone else was afraid to try it.  Maybe I won't tell everyone what I put in a dish next time I bring food to a party...mergh.

Anyway, my biscotti is loosely based off this recipe:

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/pumpkin_biscotti/

Mine was gluten-free and egg-free.  I used brown rice flour, and subbed 1/2 cup mashed banana for the two eggs.  As for spices, I omitted the nutmeg, ginger, and cloves and added a scoop of Mystic Chai instead (each container comes with one of said scoops).  I then added chocolate chips, and sprinkled more chai mix on top before popping it in the oven.  I swear, that stuff is like crack for me, haha!  I drink at least one cup of it a day, and I sprinkle it over everything -- yogurt, sliced apples, sliced bananas, you name it!  

This is different from your run-of-the-mill biscotti, in that it is soft and fluffy, as opposed to dry and crunchy.  This is thanks to the rice flour.  They don't do so well when dipped in coffee (...or chai), but they're still pretty amazing, if you ask me.  Of course, I may be kinda biased.  ;)

Hi.

Welcome to the new blog!

Yes indeed, this is where I shall be posting my recipes/culinary disasters from now on.  You can read about them, or even try them out if you have a burning desire to do so.  However, for the most part, this is simply a place for me to document my crazy kitchen adventures.  Since I have a bad memory, and tend to forget exactly which crazy adventure led to which disaster, etc.

I was vegetarian for nearly six years, and I loved every minute of it.  Unfortunately, I've developed a high sensitivity to gluten and, as of about a month ago, I made the decision to become a gluten-free omni.  Trying to be both a vedgehead and g-f is complicated!  I don't think it's a decision I'll regret.


Still, feel free to talk to me if you have any interest in going vedge.  It's a great lifestyle, and I highly recommend at least trying it out at some point during your life.

Here's the old blog, if anyone's interested.  I also know of quite a few awesome online resources for seasoned/aspiring vedgeheads, so hit me up if you want!

http://theedgeofvedge.blogspot.com/


So, what kinds of recipes will be on here, you ask?  Well, I can tell you this much right now:  many of said recipes will be gluten-free, but some might not be.

I don't want to be yet another g-f blogger.  Believe me, the interwebs have no shortage of those at the moment!

But I do want to help out others with special needs, in terms of food. In order to do this, I need you (Yes!  You there!) to give me your two cents.  Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or any other conditions affecting the way you eat, I want to hear from you!

Here's how it's gonna go:

1. Tell me about the special diet you're on -- what you can and cannot eat, etc.

2.  Let me know what, exactly, it is that you want.  Maybe you're a celiac craving some cake, or a diabetic longing for dessert?

3. Aaaand I'll try my hand at making it!

Seriously, go ahead.  I enjoy a good culinary challenge!