amy chaplin

celebrating the art of eating well

Gluten-free chocolate apricot and almond cookies + book launch photos

POSTED ON November 3, 2014

Posted in Baked Goods, Dessert

Gluten-free chocolate apricot and almond cookies + book launch photos

I created these cookies on the fly when I needed something to serve out of town guests who were coming by for tea. About half an hour before they arrived I decided that I needed to bake and thus began pulling out all the gluten-free flours I had in my freezer. Although I took [...] continue reading ->

Simple kale salad with umami dressing

POSTED ON October 25, 2014

Posted in Gluten free, Salads

Simple kale salad with umami dressing

It’s been a whirlwind week!  The launch event for my book was on Wednesday at Power House Books where I had my first official book signing and Q & A with the lovely and charming Jennifer Aaronson (from Martha Stewart). Despite the fact that we had a cold, heavy rain that night, the turnout [...] continue reading ->

Warm citrus barley drink with turmeric (and book launch invite!)

POSTED ON October 15, 2014

Posted in drinks

Warm citrus barley drink with turmeric (and book launch invite!)

While we were speaking recently, my mother shared a recipe for a drink she’s been making back in Australia —warm barley water with ginger, turmeric and citrus.  Based on the barley water she made in a Chinese clay pot when we were kids, It sounded immediately appealing and perfect for my on again, off [...] continue reading ->

Book trailer

POSTED ON October 7, 2014

Posted in cookbook

I am so excited to announce the At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen book trailer!

My friends at North Sea Air spent a day in my apartment filming some of the food related things I do at home.

Since my whole book was written and photographed here, this is a nice little peek [...] continue reading ->

Fall stew with fresh shelling beans

POSTED ON October 4, 2014

Posted in Gluten free, Mains

Fall stew with fresh shelling beans

There is always an exciting busyness in the air at the farmer’s market when the cool of autumn begins to seep into the days and nights. And, its crisp air is the perfect catalyst to refresh our minds and perspectives. Although I’m inspired to create new dishes, I also want to revisit favorite flavors [...] continue reading ->