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Gluten Free Chocolate Cake CookiesGluten Free Cake Cookies
December 11, 2011
Heather L
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Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Cookies

Posted in Gluten Free, and Homemaking

These easy gluten free chocolate cake cookies are one of the first cookies that I baked by myself as a kid.  You can use a homemade cake mix or a boxed mix. Ingredients: 1 gluten free chocolate cake mix 1/3 C. coconut oil 4 Tbsp. water 1 large egg 1 cup add-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, m&ms…) Directions: Preheat oven at 350 degrees. By hand, mix together cake mix, oil, water, and eggs. Stir in mix-ins. Drop tablespoons of cookie dough onto ungreased cookie sheet. Cook 10-12 minutes until edges are light brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes on…

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DIY Nativity Scene #GlueNGlitterNativity
December 2, 2011
Heather L
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DIY Nativity Scene #GlueNGlitter

Posted in Holidays, and Homemaking

Munchkin and I are happy to be part of the Elmer’s Projects for Great Futures Program which benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.  We were given the task of coming up with a creative project using an Elmer’s Tri-Fold Board from Walmart.  Once we completed the project, we needed to submit a picture of our project along with the required information according to the specified rules.  You can join us and submit your own projects until December 12, 2011.  Elmer’s will chose finalists based on originality and creativity.  On December 14th, visit http://www.greatfutures.org/elmers to see the finalists and start…

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Gluten Free Pie CrustGluten Free pumpkin pie slice
December 1, 2011
Heather L
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Gluten Free Pie Crust

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Finally, a yummy, flaky gluten free pie crust. Ingredients: 3/4 C Brown Rice Flour 1 1/2 C Sweet Rice Flour 1/4 C Potato Starch (not flour) 1 tsp. salt 3/4 C + 2 Tbsp Butter (allow to sit on counter for a few minutes to soften) 2 eggs 1/4 C cold water Directions: 1. Combine all dry ingredients in mixing bowl. 2. Add butter and mix (I use my Kitchenaid stand mixer) until you have a crumbly mixture. 3. Add in the eggs and mix until combined with the dry ingredients. 4. Slowly add in the water until the dough…

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Our Thanksgiving Dinner 2011Gluten Free Thanksgiving Dinner
November 26, 2011
Heather L
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Our Thanksgiving Dinner 2011

Posted in Gluten Free, Holidays, Homemaking, and Photography

The complete menu for our gluten free Thanksgiving: Roasted Turkey (herb brine over night with herb butter rub and onions & herbs in the cavity for a moist, flavorful turkey) Gluten Free Skillet Stuffing Fresh Green Beans drizzled with olive oil and tossed with garlic & sea salt Cranberry Jelly Mashed Potatoes (Creamy garlic and sour cream potatoes) Gluten Free Gravy Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie (finally achieved a wonderful, light, flaky gluten free pie crust!!!!)