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Month: June 2007

June 19, 2007
Heather L
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Sewing Camp

Posted in Family, and Homemaking

This week, munchkin headed to sewing camp. Well, ok, so I drop her off at 9:30 and pick her up at 12:30, so it’s not exactly “heading to camp”. Anywho, she had to bring her own scissors, pins, and a pin cushion. Everything else is supplied. They take it at the pace of the participants, so who knows what they’ll be doing by the end of the week. Today, she came home with a pillow and a tote bag that she had made. She’s so proud of herself, and we’re proud of her too!! They’ll be making boxers tomorrow. I…

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June 18, 2007
Heather L
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30-Day Honor Your Husband Challenge

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Christine over Fruit in Season is having a 30-day Honor Your Husband Challenge. Choose a few small goals for yourself each week and make sure to post them. Write them on post-its and put them on your mirror, in your car and your purse, or anywhere else you’ll see them. Keep a journal for the month about successes and struggles. What is hardest for you to do? What comes easily? How is your husband responding to your efforts? My goals for this week: 1) Find replacement gluten-free foods for D’s favorite foods.2) Try to allow him a bit more down…

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June 17, 2007
Heather L
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Gluten Free Flax Bread

Posted in Gluten Free, and Homemaking

As sandwiches and toast are a big part of our daily diet, I needed to find an alternative that was gluten-free. We didn’t want to sacrifice texture and flavor. This recipe found over at recipezaar fit the bill. I decided to put it in the bread machine at the gluten-free setting instead of baking it in the oven. It turned out wonderfully. 1 1/4 C gluten-free flour1/4 C garfava flour1/2 C potato starch1/4 C cornstarch1/4 C flax seed meal2 1/2 tsp xantham gum2 tsp active dry yeast1 tsp salt2 eggs2 egg whites1 C water or milk2 Tbsp vegetable oil2 Tbsp…

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June 17, 2007
Heather L
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Delicious Gluten-Free Pizza

Posted in Gluten Free, and Homemaking

We really wanted some pizza, but ordering out is no longer an option. I found this recipe for gluten-free pizza in one of Donna Washburn and Heather Butt’s cookbooks. Ingredients: 3/4 C brown rice flour1/3 C potato starch1 tsp granulated sugar1 1/2 tsp xantham gum1 1/2 tsp bread machine or instant yeast1/2 tsp salt1 tsp dried oregano leaves3/4 C water1 tsp cider vinegar1 Tbsp vegetable oil2 to 3 Tbsp sweet rice flour Directions:1. In large bowl, combine brown rice flour, potato starch, sugar, xantham gum, yeast, salt, and oregano. Mix well and set aside.2. Pour water, vinegar, and oil into…

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