Stonewall, Gay Pride and A Message From The Gluten Free Southern Gay Househusband

A heartfelt post from the Southern Gay Househusband in honor of the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, Gay Pride, and the gay, lesbian, bi and transgender community that has led the way, allowing us to be who and what we are!
Also, this is a response to what has been happening recently, and for the many that have asked, or voiced an opinion about the subtitle of my cookbook.

In Honor of National Onion Ring Day!

Today is National Onion Ring Day, and just because you are gluten free, does not mean you have to miss out on the scrumptious dish!

You can find this recipe, and many more like it in “Vedam’s Gluten Free & Fabulous! Recipes From A Southern Gay Househusband”

Order yours today! 

 

Ingredients: 

 

Vegetable oil for frying

2- 3 large onions, about 3 cups sliced

1 1/2 cups milk or buttermilk

1 cup Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend 

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon garlic-herb mix

1 teaspoon paprika

Find the complete recipe here!

I have recently been a busy man promoting gluten free cooking and  “Vedam’s Gluten Free & Fabulous!” I am very happy to announce some exciting events that I have coming up over the next few months! Some of the events are free and some are very reasonably priced gluten free cooking classes. Please take time to look over them, and also please share them with anyone you know that could benefit from or enjoy them. There is a link to each event on my “Calendar of Events” page on my website, with a map to each location.

Chef Vedam’s Gluten Free Upcoming Events

Hello Everyone,

I have recently been a busy man promoting gluten free cooking and  “Vedam’s Gluten Free & Fabulous!” I am very happy to announce some exciting events that I have coming up over the next few months! Some of the events are free and some are very reasonably priced. Please take time to look over them, and also please share them with anyone you know that could benefit from or enjoy them. Below you will find not only the information about each event, but also the link to each event on my “Calendar of Events” page on my website, with a map to each location.

Saturday, June 25, 2016 11:00 - Noon Click here for web link

Chef’s Demo at Atlanta’s PiedmontPark Green Market on Saturday, June 25. The demo will take place from 11:00 am - noon, and I will be preparing Gluten Free Grilled Vegetable Veggie Burgers. If you are in the Atlanta area (or know someone who is), mark your calendar now. Come out, take a walk through the park, buy some fresh vegetables and other goodies, stop by my demo stage, and get a GREAT GrilledVegetable VeggieBurger. What a great way to start your weekend!

Saturday, July 9, 2016 12 - 4:00 pm Click here for web link

Come by Williams-Sonoma The Forum on Peachtree Pkwy and meet Chef Vedam as he demonstrates how to cook a gluten free Southern, down-home meal of bread, cheddar biscuits, fried chicken, and macaroni and cheese. Chef Vedam will also be doing a book signing of “Vedam’s Gluten Free & Fabulous! Recipes From A Southern Gay Househusband.”

There is no charge for the demonstration, so bring a friend. Come by, get your own signed copy and have a taste of gluten free Southern decadence.

Saturday, July 16, 2016 12 - 4:00 pm Click here for web link

Chef Vedam will be doing a Chef’s Demo at Williams-Sonoma Ponce City Market. Stay tuned for further details.

Saturday, July 23, 2016 12 - 4:00 pm Click here for web link

Chef Vedam will be doing a Chef’s Demo and Book Signing at Williams-Sonoma Biltmore Village, Asheville, NC. Stay tuned for further details.

Chef Vedam’s Gluten Free Cooking Classes:

Join Chef Vedam as he takes you on a gluten free culinary adventure! Chef Vedam will be presenting 4 gluten free cooking classes at 3 different Williams-Sonoma locations. Williams-Sonoma  The Avenue at East Cobb, Williams-Sonoma The Forum on Peachtree Parkway and Williams Sonoma The Mall of Georgia. Each series will feature “Gluten Free Southern Cooking, Gluten Free Italian Cooking, Gluten Free Asian Cooking and Gluten Free Mexican Cooking.”

The class schedule for Williams-Sonoma The Avenue at East Cobb begins on Tuesday, August 2nd and will continue every other Tuesday night from 6 - 8 pm.  The class schedule for Williams-Sonoma The Forum on Peachtree Pkwy begins on Wednesday, August 3rd, and will continue every other Wednesday night from 6 - 8 pm. The classes at Williams Sonoma The Mall of Georgia will begin on Sunday, August 7th from 2 - 4 pm, and will continue each Sunday for the next consecutive 3 weeks. 

Sign up today for the whole series, and receive a complementary autographed copy of “Vedam’s Gluten Free and Fabulous! Recipes from a Southern Gay Househusband.”

These classes, even though great as a series, can also be taken individually. $10.00 will reserve your space. Depending on which location works best for you, contact Williams-Sonoma The Avenue at East Cobb (678-560-3660) or Williams-Sonoma The Forum on Peachtree Parkway (770-326-6270) or Williams-Sonoma The Mall of Georgia (678-482-4049).  You can pay the balance at the time of the class ($50.00).

Sign up today for the whole series, and you will receive a free autographed copy of “Vedam’s Gluten Free & Fabulous! Recipes From A Southern Gay Househusband” when you reserve all four for $40.00 and pay $200.00 at the first class.

Call and sign up today to reserve your spot!

Click here for further information about each class.

Grilled Scallops and Summertime Salad

Last weekend I wanted to create a special dinner for my family! I wanted to create something decadently delicious along with something light, fresh and seasonal, and of course, Gluten Free! I could literally taste it in my mind! 

As I have said with other recipes, the desire for a specific type of dish literally sends a message to my taste buds; I can taste it before I even make it. As I am dissecting what I am tasting from my desires, I break what I am tasting down to specific ingredients. From there I begin to formulate that into a recipe, and that sends me on a journey to find what I need. I needed scallops and fresh vegetables, fruits and fresh herbs. Luckily, I had the fresh herbs taken care of, now I just needed scallops and a few other fresh ingredients that one little errand could take care of.

I cannot tell you exactly how delicious and simple this dish truly is. Yes, there are a lot of steps to it (very similar to making a large salad); however, absolutely nothing is difficult about this recipe. Try making this for your family, or make it for a special date night; it is absolutely delicious, satisfying, and they will think you have slaved all day, and will know you love them dearly!

Find the complete recipe here.

All of the ingredients:

Plated and ready to enjoy:

If you are in the Atlanta area, join me for my Chef’s Demo at Atlanta’s @PiedmontPark Green Market on Saturday, June 25. The demo will take place from 11:00 am - noon, and I will be preparing Gluten Free Grilled Vegetable Veggie Burgers. If you are in the Atlanta area (or know someone who is), mark your calendar now. Come out, take a walk through the park, buy some fresh vegetables and other goodies, stop by my demo stage, and get a GREAT #GrilledVegetable #VeggieBurger. What a great way to start your weekend!

You can also join me for another gluten free culinary adventure! I will be presenting 4 gluten free cooking classes at 2 different Williams-Sonoma locations in Atlanta featuring “Gluten Free Southern Cooking, Gluten Free Italian Cooking, Gluten Free Asian Cooking and Gluten Free Mexican Cooking.” The classes will begin on Tuesday, August 3rd, at 6:00 pm. and will be held every other week. Sign up today for the whole series, and receive a complementary autographed copy of “Vedam’s Gluten Free and Fabulous! Recipes from a Southern Gay Househusband.”

These classes, even though great as a series, can also be taken individually. $10.00 will reserve your space. 

Contact Williams-Sonoma at The Avenue at East Cobb (678-560-3660) or

Williams-Sonoma The Forum on Peachtree Parkway (770-326-6270). 

You can pay the balance at the time of the class ($50.00).

You will receive a free autographed copy of “Vedam’s Gluten Free & Fabulous! Recipes From A Southern Gay Househusband” when you reserve all four for $40.00 and pay $200.00 at the first class.

Call and sign up today to reserve your spot!

I will also be hosting Chef’s Demos at other Williams-Sonoma locations; stay tuned for details!

Gluten Free 3 Layer Coconut Cake

Ever since I was a child, Coconut Cake has been one of my favorites! This year my mother in law requested it for her birthday cake, and I knew that it was time for me to create a gluten free version. Since it was her birthday, I decided to frost it with her favorite frosting! This cake is so delicious and moist, and if you are coconut cake lover like us, this cake is for you!

Find the recipe here.