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I have been neglecting my blog…

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Here are several reasons….

  1. In January I was diagnosed Vitamin D deficient. All I wanted to do was sleep 24/7.
  2. My youngest Son started Little League on top of my older Son being in Cub Scouts and my Daughter being in Girl Scouts – I AM OVERWHELMINGLY BUSY!!
  3. My Vitamin D deficiency makes me feel like a walking zombie. I unfortunately haven’t wanted to cook, bake or do much. And when I do, I HAVE to force myself.

So in essence I haven’t had the energy to do much and that included keeping up on my Blog.

Does that mean I am going to stop posting? Of course not! I will post when and as often as I can.

I just wanted to let you all know why my Blog slowed down, and I apologize.

Gluten Free Butterbeer Cake

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My parents were coming to visit last week so my family could celebrate my Mother’s birthday on Friday. I decided that I was going to try making her a 4-layer Butterbeer Cake. Of course I don’t think she has ever seen Harry Potter, but I didn’t care.. I so wanted to make this moist cream soda and butterscotch infused cake regardless!

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Gluten Free Pizzelle Cookies

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I have had my pizzelle maker for years and today was the first time I decided to try it out and so glad I did!!

I knew the kids have been wanting ice cream. And since it was a warm spring day I decided I wanted to make these delicate waffle cookies and see if I could make them into ice cream cones.

HOWEVER, I guess if you don’t have a cone roller it isn’t that simple — so I improvised instead, LOL!

Nevertheless, while the pizzelles are still hot you can form them into dessert cups, cannoli shapes, or cones and fill them with anything you want.

And depending on the ingredients and method of preparation the cookies can be crispy or soft and chewy.

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Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce

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When I was making my Gluten Free No-bake Peanut Butter Oreo Pie I wanted to make my own homemade fudge sauce to use in the recipe instead of buying a jar at the store.

So I got out a bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips and a can of Sweetened Condensed Milk to get started.

This recipe is wonderful in recipes, drizzled over ice cream, fruit, pie whatever you want it for!

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Gluten Free No-bake Peanut Butter Oreo Pie

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If you are craving something sweet and want something that takes little work putting it together, then this recipe is just what you are looking for!

Anyhow, easter is a time when I love trying new recipes and seeing if the family approves.

While they said the Peanut Butter Oreo Pie was very rich, they all loved it!

So I say that is “yes vote!” for it being oh so yummy!!

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Homemade Rocky Road Fudge

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I love cooking and baking — and making homemade candy is no exception. I tried something a tad different this year and decided to make fudge and place it into my Easter egg shaped molds.

It is firm, yet soft and oh so yummy with the marshmallows and pecans.

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Gluten Free Homemade Beef Gravy

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Here is a very simple recipe to make a great tasting beef gravy. You can use it over Steaks & mashed potatoes, Loco Mocos OR whatever you love gravy on!!

And if you want to jazz it up… you can sautée fresh mushrooms and add to the gravy and serve over breaded cube steaks or even a juicy ribeye… there are endless ways to use this wonderful gravy!!

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Gluten Free Homemade Beef Gravy

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tablespoons Beef Base (I like Better Than Bouillon)
  • 2 Cups Water
  • 1 Cup Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Arrowroot or Cornstarch

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl dissolve Beef Base into Water. Set aside.
  2. Next melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add Arrowroot and whisk together, making sure to get all visible lumps out.
  3. Turn heat to low and SLOWLY add broth, stirring constantly.
  4. Turn heat back up to medium and continue stirring until gravy boils and thickens.

Rainbow Classroom Party

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I am the “Party Mom” for my daughter’s classroom. I basically come up with Party ideas and then implement them… well today we are having a Rainbow Party!! I hope it goes well… I even made Fruit and Veggie trays this morning from a generous donation. I think I will need to have the classroom write a thank you note!!

Anyhow, here is my attempt at putting together a colorful tray or two!

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On the trays are a variety of fruits like Watermelon, Grapes, Strawberries, Honeydew, Cantaloupe, Pineapple, Bananas, Mangoes and then a nice selection of veggies like Carrots, Celery, Green Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Cherry Tomatoes,  Olives.

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Hope it is colorful like the rainbow and the kids enjoy the treat!!!

Homemade Gluten Free Flour Blend

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I find that buying pre-made all purpose gluten free flour is very expensive at the store per pound so I basically make my own.

Also, living at an altitude of 4,750 elevation requires a little more protein in my mix to help with that sponginess you would get from all Wheat Flours.

When I make my flour blend I love using Teff Flour as one of my blends. It is high in protein — which most GF Flours lack.

I also prefer using Bob’s Red Mill brand and tend to go with that brand when making my blend.

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Homemade Gluten Free Turkey Nuggets

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A couple of weeks ago I cut up a raw turkey and used one of the turkey breasts to make Gluten Free Turkey nuggets served with my cranberry dipping sauce!

I dredged the nuggets through egg and a gluten free bread crumbs mixed with smashed Ruffles potato chips as my breading. Yep, it was a tasty concoction!!

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