Xanthan Gum

Ever wanted to give xanthan gum a try without breaking your grocery budget? Yes, one package of xanthan gum lasts forever, but it still is costly for a single item - so try this instead:

If you are only the occasional gluten-free baker, this package would be perfect for you. It contains 4 teaspoons of the gluten replacer and costs just 47 cents at Walmart (though not all stores carry this item). Just to let you know how long this would last, it would make eight recipes of the birthday cake from our cookbook.

Now, if you make a cake every week, then you might find the larger package more cost efficient in the long run, but on those days you want to try a recipe without breaking the bank you can give this little package a try.