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February 13, 2010
Heather L
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Heart Shaped Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies

Posted in Gluten Free, and Holidays

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies For Munchkin’s homeschool Valentine’s party, I happily agreed to make the cookies.  Because it was a Valentine’s Day theme, I wanted to make sure I transformed the regular flourless peanut butter thumbprint cookies into something a little more special. I mixed together 2 cups of sugar, 2 tsps baking powder, 2 cups of peanut butter, and 2 eggs until thoroughly combined.  I then took about a tablespoon of the dough and rolled it into a ball.  The dough ball was rolled in pink sugar crystals.  I then flattened the balls and shaped them into…

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February 11, 2010
Heather L
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Once A Month Mom Cookoff: Gluten Free Version

Posted in Gluten Free, and Homemaking

Sherry over at Lamp Unto My Feet posted that she was going to do the Once A Month Mom Cook Off.  It’s been a while since I’ve done Once A Month Cooking (OAMC), but I use to really like the freedom that it gave me.  So, I decided to check out what she was talking about. The Once A Month Mom Cook Off is designed to motivate and inspire you to dive into once a month cooking (also referred to as power cooking, freezer cooking, oamc and bulk cooking)…. Throughout the month Amy from Amy’s Finer Things and I will…

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January 26, 2010
Heather L
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Gluten Free Spaghetti, Meatballs, & Cheesy Garlic Bread

Posted in Gluten Free, and Homemaking

Munchkin really likes spaghetti and meatballs.  Add some cheesy garlic bread — well, then she’s just as happy as can be.  When I presented her with her with this platter, she just grinned and couldn’t wait to eat. Ingredients: 1 lb. ground turkey/chicken 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1/4 C gf rolled oats 3 Tbsp dried diced onion (or small fresh onion finely diced) 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1-2 Tbsp ground flaxseed meal Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Combine all ingredients until thoroughly mixed Roll into golf ball sized balls and placed in baking dish Cook…

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January 23, 2010
Heather L
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Gluten Free Every Day Bread

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***Updated, this is no longer our every day bread. I’ve created a much better multi-grain bread that you can find here.*** Gluten Free Casein Free Every Day Bread ~Bread Machine~ Ingredients: 3 Cups Gluten Free Flour Mix 1/4 C Gluten Free Oats 1 Tbsp flaxseed meal 1 tsp xanthum gum 1/4 tsp sea salt 2 1/2 tsp bread (rapid) yeast 2 Eggs 2 Tbsp honey 1/4 C oil Hot, not boiling, water to equal 2 cups of liquid (eggs, oil, water = 2 cups) Directions: Quickly beat together the eggs, oil, water, and honey.  (I mix them in a 2…

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December 30, 2009
Heather L
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The Importance of a Good Breakfast

Posted in Gluten Free, and Reviews

This month General Mills announced a commitment to further reduce sugar in cereals advertised to kids under 12 to single digit grams of sugar per serving. The company has already been reducing sugar in cereals while increasing key nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D, and providing whole grain. Did you know that ready-to-eat cereal eaters consume less fat, less cholesterol and more fiber than non-cereal eaters? Cereals also deliver important vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients, making cereal a top source of key nutrients in children´s diets. Other cereal benefits: Ready-to-eat cereals, including presweetened cereals, account for only 5%…

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