tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554350691874602362012-01-21T19:03:22.879-05:00gluten free cooking and living. recipes and ideas on how to stay gluten free in todays busy worldterrinoreply@blogger.comBlogger661100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-33566206037713525492012-01-21T19:03:00.000-05:002012-01-21T19:03:22.891-05:00

Tonight I went into town and was doing some GF shopping and picking up canning supplies (yes I make my own applesauce and stuff)  Thats another blog for another time.  HOWEVER... I was going down the beer and wine aisle and happened to look up and saw GLUTEN FREE BEER!  I was thinking hmm, something isnt right about this so I picked it up and started to read the box. This beer is made from

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Hey fellow GF'ers, Mel here with a soup review of Dr. Mcdougalls'. I was given three soups to try by my friend Terri and I was kind of skeptical about it at first. Soup in a box? Hmm....  I looked through her selection and picked out the following three soups.  Tortilla, Low Sodium Vegetable and a third regular Vegetable soup which my kids devoured.  So the third soup I will have to comment from

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Alrighty I am going to post two photos for you. The first photo (below) was taken on March 3rd 2011. I had not started a gluten free diet. I have been on Amatiza (a medication to assist in going to the bathroom) due to digestive problems for two years at this point. I started messing around on GF in the summer and haven’t stopped since. Here is my before photo. I hated taking full body shots of

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On November 15, 2011 at 6pm MST, Kinnikinnick Foods, North America’s leading gluten-free baked goods manufacturer, will host a Stress-Free Holiday Appetizers and Desserts cooking class live on UStream. Cooking-class-Viewers will learn how to whip up allergy-friendly, elegant appetizers and desserts for the holiday season from the comfort of their own home. An online chat will also be

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-71886931928770187492011-10-14T12:16:00.002-04:002011-10-14T12:28:44.962-04:00

Well I have had a can of pumpkin in my pantry forever so I decided some super yummy cupcakes were in order. 2 1/4 cups Gf baking mix1 tablespoon baking powder2 teaspoon xanthan gum1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 cup oil1 cup sugar2 eggs1 cup mashed cooked or canned pumpkin1 cup milkPreheat oven to 350*

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Ok I have off the grid for awhile I know. The hubby came home for a visit and it always takes time to recover my kitchen after he leaves. It is nice to get a break from cooking but i never know where he puts things afterward but i am back now and my first post is a review of Kinnikinnick S'moreables. I received 2 boxes of these to try and i wish i would have know about them sooner. They would

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-35284507950932809652011-07-29T11:09:00.002-04:002011-07-29T11:26:06.688-04:00

Adopt a Gluten Free Blogger is a fun event where you pick a GF blogger and try out a recipe by them. This event is run by Book of Yum. This month was my first one back for a long time and I was super excited. I chose Straight to Bed Cakefree and Dried and she had so many recipes it was hard for me to choose.In the end I chose Revueltos - Brunch Spanish Style I am allergic to pork so I also

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-20143656420866799522011-07-22T17:19:00.003-04:002011-07-22T17:33:31.674-04:00

I love summer time for the fresh produce and farmers markets everywhere you go, but what happens when you over buy or just need to make room for this weeks haul. Fridge cleaning out meals and we all have our favorite go to ones so I thought I would share my 2 favorites. One is good for veggies that need to be cooked and it can also use up any meats leftover from the week: Chicken Fried RiceMy

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I ordered the free sample pack from Katz the other day. I was curious about their product and figured for less then 9 dollars shipping i would get to try a variety of their products at once. I actually loved this idea as their are so many lines out there now where I like 1 or 2 things they make and not other things. I was very excited to receive my package a few days ago but have not tried

terrinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-63185946984474547212011-07-18T11:09:00.004-04:002011-07-18T11:42:39.270-04:00

So now that i am finally back in the gluten free blogging world i went in search of some of the fun things that use to be up to do and i came across Go Ahead Honey, It's Gluten Free which was always fun before. There is a theme and you create a recipe. This months event was hosted over at The Whole Gang and the theme was "It All Ends Here". A dessert theme honoring the newest and last Harry

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-89742897919371963572011-07-06T14:53:00.003-04:002011-07-22T08:45:34.123-04:00

I wanted curry for dinner tonight but neither the ingredients nor the desire to go shopping so I used curry spices and coconut milk to bring new flavor to lemon chicken. Also if you like this recipe you should check out real food weekly which is an amazing collection of recipes using real ingredients 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breastsjuice of 1 lemon1/2 can coconut milk1/2 tsp garam masala1/2

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-73180540974996896562011-07-04T17:49:00.002-04:002011-07-04T17:58:49.879-04:00

So my mother is getting married soon and I wanted to not only make the cake but be able to eat the cake. It was a process to narrow down what she wanted and how she wanted it done. (lol love you mom) So we decided on a cupcake tower with a small cake for the bride and groom to take home. We are doing 3 flavors raspberry lemonade, chocolate peanut butter, and strawberry cream cheese. So after

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-9062675172453381032011-06-18T17:37:00.003-04:002011-06-18T18:07:06.620-04:00

There are a lot of great mixes and blends on the market now a days but they are not all suitable for all needs. I was recently asked/offered to make a gluten free cupcake tower for my mothers wedding and learned that a light flour makes a light cupcake and a heavy flour makes dough balls. Now I love Bob Redmill mixes and all purpose blend but like many other gluten free bakers I find the bean

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-39125404931656807372011-04-13T06:55:00.003-04:002011-04-13T07:08:40.962-04:00

So last night was my first attempt at my rice and beans recipe. I am really bad at writing things done so I always have to run a batch to get the recipe, but in my tiredness of the week I must have missed an ingredient or 2 last night because they didn't have the flavor I am use to. Fortunately they were still tasty enough that some hot sauce was all i needed to scarf them down, but I am gonna

terrinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-77637577709968670342009-07-06T06:58:00.003-04:002009-07-06T07:54:28.006-04:00

So I think the turn out this month was great and am so ashamed that I am the one who didn't get my entry done. But here is my warning to those of you with thyroid problems listen to your body. I started feeling yuck about 2 months ago but didn't go the doctor because I thought it would pass. Well it didn't and I ended up in the hospital for a week to try and get my levels back down after I went

terrinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-4892220142336629822009-06-18T11:44:00.003-04:002009-06-18T11:56:28.600-04:00

This months ingredients were a real challenge but also alot of fun. I choose a dish that could be a dessert or side dish. I have only recently discovered quinoa and how versatile it is. OK on to my dish.Quinoa with Roasted Strawberries and a Basil, Lemon balm Infused SyrupSimple Syrup1 cup sugar1/4 cup water1/4 cup basil1/4 cup lemon balmheat sugar and water over medium heat until sugar is

terrinoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-27418602985588040052009-06-15T20:32:00.008-04:002009-06-24T19:57:38.531-04:00

Sea has a couple of very busy months coming up and with all the excitement coming her way she has asked for volunteers to host the Adopt a Gluten Free Blogger event.Since I have no life this month i was eager to help out Participation is simple.1) Pick a gluten-free blogger whose recipes you admire and adopt them by commenting on this post with your name, blog name and their name and blog name.*

terrinoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-60102512875960429062009-06-14T02:27:00.001-04:002009-06-14T08:30:26.475-04:00

The Daring Cooks Challenge this month was to make Chinese dumplings. Before going gluten free I use to love wontons, crab ragoons, and egg rolls. I have toyed with idea of making my own wrappers but never gotten around to doing it, so I was very excited but nervous. I used equal parts white rice flour and tapioca starch. I pressed the dough out into small rounds similar to how I press tortillas

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Sea over at The Book of Yum hosts a wonderful event Adopt a Gluten Free Blogger where you find a gluten free blog and recreate one of their recipes and tell everyone about it. I have not participated in awhile but it is a fun event and you learn about many new blogs.This month I adopted Ellen over at I am Gluten Free. She has many great vegan and raw recipes on her site that it was hard to choose

terrinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-69051048648272985522009-05-25T10:04:00.003-04:002009-05-25T10:42:31.838-04:00

My mom found this recipe from Be Free for Me which is an awesome resource I found a couple months ago. They offer daily emails with recipes and articles. Gluten Free Fried Dough4 Tbs butter or margarine1/2 cup gluten free all purpose flour (we used Bob Red Mills)1/2 cup milk2 eggs(we added these for a sweeter taste)1 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup sugar powdered sugar for dustingPreheat oven to 425

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-74927180118794632222009-05-24T11:59:00.003-04:002009-05-24T12:13:56.811-04:00

OK this recipe belongs to Raquel over at Cafe Nilson and it looked so good i could not resist trying it. It is a pizza made with a rice crust that she submitted for the Royal Food Joust.Rice Crust2 cups cooked rice1 egg1 cup shredded cheeseMix press into pizza shape top and bake at 350 15-20 min. What could be easier?OK so I made mine into mini pizzas for movie night and they were a big hit. My

terrinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-8514767553540467522009-05-19T17:29:00.001-04:002009-05-19T18:22:33.083-04:00

I have been working on a Mexican type pocket similar to an empanada or quesadilla but I am struggling to get it just right. Tonight I made a small batch served with fried plantains. Anyway they still need some work but tonight's batch was pretty good so I thought I would share them.I make this according to the directions for tortillas on the package. The dough is super easy to make and work with.

terrinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-91255579052698310522009-05-17T11:27:00.003-04:002009-05-17T11:36:49.725-04:00

I created these for the royal food joust. The theme ingredients were bacon, tomatoes, and rice which are 3 of my favorite foods. The bacon and rice croquettes were pan fried in canola oil until crispy. I served them with a warm tomato coulis and a parsley pestoI personally ate them all. They were so good I didn't wait for anyone else to try them.

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-206645484847948982009-05-07T18:18:00.002-04:002009-05-07T18:25:56.736-04:00

I have been living in my house of renovations now for several months and have not been able to figure out why my symptoms have been steadily returning to the point that I am miserable. Well while searching gf blogs I ran across one that mentioned be glutened from drywall mud and decided to research that. I found bits and piece but not much more on drywall containing gluten. It was enough to make

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-9199203944682922862009-05-05T21:42:00.003-04:002009-05-05T21:50:32.827-04:00

Dr Lucy's Cookies, yet another great product given out at the DC Cooking Spree. The cookies are crunchy and sweet so whats not to love. Well right now my stomach is telling another story because although that were delicious and i would buy them again in a heart beat I didn't read the ingredients. These yummy sweet cookies are made with oats and i can't tolerate even gf oats. So even though these

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-48850812538358922042009-05-05T18:10:00.002-04:002009-05-05T18:21:12.106-04:00

OK so I cooked buckwheat for the first time ever tonight. I made them simple just cooked them and mixed with some crumbled ground beef shredded cheese and pico de gallo. I have to say I liked them a lot good flavor but not to strong. I am still waiting on the boys verdict to see if it will become a new staple in our diet. It seems to have alot of potential for a variety of dishes. Well he just

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-33046617511385157562009-05-04T09:48:00.002-04:002009-05-04T09:56:27.873-04:00

OK my first product blog from the dc cooking spree is the Starbucks Valencia Orange cake. It will debut tomorrow May 5 2009 nationwide, but we got to sample them and I have to say the were delicious. My mom and son also thought so. They gluten free and dairy free but contain almonds. The cake was very moist and flavorful. Also they are individually wrapped so no cross contamination issues and you

terrinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-5514971075907535382009-04-29T12:38:00.001-04:002009-04-29T12:40:24.909-04:00

just a couple more days till i go to the cooking spree and i am so excited. i also look foward to blogging all about it. i have never attended an event like this before so it should be intresting.

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Ok i am almost a year out of the loop but i am back and ready to cook. Well sor of my kitchen is still in remodel phase and i have no oven. I do have a stove and some countertops so even though no baking for still awhile i am ready cook.

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-21680410484149939802008-07-07T02:56:00.003-04:002008-12-11T12:56:41.985-05:00

I was lucky enough to be able to adopt Kate over at Gluten Free Gobsmack and was all set to make her egg roll recipe. Her blog is one of the first I discovered and I love her recipes. My favorite being the flourless ho-ho cake. I was so ready to make her egg rolls I started to buy the filling ingredients so imagine my surprise when the day I went to check the ingredients for the rolls only to

terrinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-82603599843675989862008-07-05T02:57:00.005-04:002008-07-06T10:20:53.421-04:00

OK I have not been keeping up with my menu swap for several weeks due to some problems with my thyroid but meds were adjusted and I am starting to feel human again. The problem now is I am 20 pounds heavier and my hubby will be home in just 2-3 weeks so I am gonna try the south beach diet after reading about GF Mommy's success with it. I joined the South Beach website so i will be using their

terrinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-38375920556298888442008-06-30T03:45:00.004-04:002008-12-11T12:56:42.291-05:00

the daring bakers challenge for june was to make a danish braid. i found this challenge difficult to make gluten free because gf flours tend to be denser and gummy instead of light and flaky. but after a much thought i was able to create a dough that worked pretty well DANISH DOUGHMakes 2-1/2 pounds doughIngredientsFor the dough (Detrempe) 1 ounce fresh yeast or 1 tablespoon active dry yeast1/2

terrinoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-50506384939515520952008-06-24T08:16:00.003-04:002008-12-11T12:56:42.601-05:00

>This is my entry for this months Royal Foodie Joust which is so much fun. The secret ingredients were apricots ginger and butter YUM!! I knew what I wanted to make instantly. It is hot here right now and I wanted something I could sit on the deck and enjoy so a apricot ginger spritzer with white chocolate dipped apricot biscotti seemed to fit my craving. Apricot Ginger Spritzer8 apricots halved

terrinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-37787966385375350782008-06-14T15:41:00.000-04:002008-06-15T02:29:58.747-04:00

Ok so I am finally getting everything back on track in our house. The computer is working as well as the air conditioning. I start Italian classes this week as well as writing my first article for a new e-zine on vicenza life. I have also decided to fast this week to clean out bad food from my system. lol I don't know how it keeps getting in, well that's not true I do and I wonder how many more

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-74476635453844050972008-06-13T10:30:00.002-04:002008-12-11T12:56:42.760-05:00

I made this up real quick to take to a short notice barbecue at a friend's house who has allergies that make my usual gf fare impossible i.e rice. Well this impromptu salad was so good good i had to share the recipe. This is one of those a little of this and that as i was making it in a hurry and not measuring or writing anything down.2 cups water1 cup rinsed quinoa cook according to package

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-56194549310377271982008-06-11T05:48:00.004-04:002008-12-11T12:56:42.890-05:00

I was looking for something to make with a leftover sweet potato for breakfast and decided to make waffles instead of the usual potato pancakes. these waffles turned out so creamy and light that I could barely keep one long enough to get a photo.1 cup mashed sweet potato1 1/3 cups Pamela's baking/pancake mix1/4 demerara sugar1 egg1 Tbs safflower oil1 tsp grated gingermix and cook according to

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-33400750278346509842008-06-10T12:46:00.005-04:002008-12-11T12:56:43.544-05:00

I adopted Karen at Gluten Free Sox Fan this month. She has a wonderful site with lots of yummy recipes. It took me some time to decide on just one but after much debate I decided to go with her pizza recipe. It was a very easy recipe and made lots of extra crusts to freeze. I made two 10in crusts one rectangle and six 6in crusts. We ate the rectangle pizza the first night and I have to say it was

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-68944624675512341612008-05-27T08:51:00.002-04:002008-05-27T08:54:02.240-04:00

i am out of touch with reality but as that is not new for me this post is really to let you know i am out of touch with the internet as it got struck by lighting last friday so i will catch up on post if and when they decide to come and fix it and i buy a new wireless modem

terrinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-62117839042292300892008-05-18T07:52:00.004-04:002008-12-11T12:56:44.007-05:00

I was feeling a bit nostalgic this week so with the food joust lingering to be done and no dessert for the week planned I decided on a raspberry almond bread pudding. The nostalgic part came from the announcement that my younger brother would be joining the army. This took me back to my brief enlistment a few years back where I remember living on bread pudding. I looked forward to this brief

terrinoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-78007600410098993422008-05-18T01:42:00.005-04:002008-12-11T12:56:44.505-05:00

Breakfast during the week is usually a bowl of cereal since we are not morning people but on the weekends I try to make up for it with a big breakfast. That was until egg pie came back into my life. I know you are thinking what is egg pie so for those without fussy kids or picky husbands (I have both) it would be called quiche. Egg pie has all the makings of a big breakfast in an easy reheatable

terrinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-15498335342538240582008-05-18T01:22:00.002-04:002008-12-11T12:56:44.837-05:00

Sorry it took so long to post this recipe but it is hard to keep strawberries in the house long enough to make anything with. My darling boy is a fruit monster and will take a whole package of them to eat as a snack. Now I have to admit I have never measured when making this so my recipe is more of a guideline. Please feel free to alter the recipe to suit your tastes or mood because I know I do (

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-13331617398045908362008-05-18T01:11:00.002-04:002008-12-11T12:56:45.129-05:00

This weeks theme ingredient is avocados, what fun. I love avocados. They are high in potassium with 60% more then bananas. hopefully i will have time to create something exciting with them, but with my mom just leaving i have a lot of work to do around the house to start getting ready for hubby to come home in a couple months. Also I am currently working on several culinary projects as I keep

terrinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-1555673952845534132008-05-16T03:18:00.003-04:002008-12-11T12:56:45.365-05:00

This is by far my favorite market because it is small and only sells fruits, vegetables, cheese, etc. Italy is home to weekly markets and every town has their own but food stands tend to get lost among seas of clothes and home decor. Large markets can be very crowded and small markets hard to find. I was glad when I heard about this market on Saturday mornings in downtown Vicenza because I knew

terrinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-19475952002520072672008-05-16T02:32:00.002-04:002008-12-11T12:56:45.599-05:00

This is a salad I created for No Croutons Required challenge hosted by Tinned Tomatoes. Goat cheese is very fresh right now so I could not resist it at the market.4 beefsteak tomatoes, cap removed, cored and hollowed out Salt 2 cups cooked quinoa ½ English cucumber, finely diced 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint ½ cup dried cranberries1/3 cup diced carrots1 cup goat cheese

terrinoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-37608658717335885722008-05-11T02:28:00.008-04:002008-12-11T12:56:45.744-05:00

I am so excited to be hosting this weeks menu swap. I picked strawberries this week because the season is finally starting and the have just been calling my name. Strawberries are very low in calories but high in vitamin C and flavonoids. Flavonoids are a major antioxidant linked to protection from some cancers and heart disease. Strawberries are also a very versatile fruit as they can be used in

terrinoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-56359964608178923162008-05-06T08:25:00.000-04:002008-12-11T12:56:45.934-05:00

I found yet another foodie event that inspired me to create a new recipe over at Not Quite Nigella. She has a very eclectic and fascinating blog and I urge you to check it out.This time I had my son in mine, he loves peanut butter sandwiches but so far my attempts at gluten free bread have not tasted good by lunch time. Well the banana bread did in fact he came home and proclaimed the sandwiches

terrinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-55006148690258572232008-05-04T14:10:00.003-04:002008-12-11T12:56:46.209-05:00

I recently stumbled across an awesome web event hosted by Couture Cupcakes called Mad for Macaroons in May. I was so excited because macaroons are so easily gluten free and I am always searching for new treats to serve my family. After searching for a recipe that was easy and that had ingredients available to me I realized i would have to create my own. With a few batches of flat overly sweet

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-8891303572977564382008-05-02T14:08:00.004-04:002008-12-11T12:56:46.698-05:00

Ginger Lemon Girl is a fellow North Carolinian (even though I am not from there I lived there for 6 years before moving to Italy). She is a busy girl with a new food event I can't wait to learn more about called Kid Friendly Foods Friday as I have a picky son and husband. I adopted Ginger Lemon Girl this month because I was excited to find her cheddar biscuits. I was so excited I planned a whole

terrinoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-26550473268922942422008-04-29T12:58:00.003-04:002008-12-11T12:56:46.892-05:00

This weeks menu swap is being hosted by Cooking Illustrated. She has a fantastic website and I plan on using her Creamy Dill Salad Dressing as part of menu this week. Potatoes are this weeks theme ingredient. YEAH!! I love potatoes plus most varieties are high in (yep you guessed it) antioxidants. however my choices here are very limited I plan on using them to their fullest potential.Sunday:

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-12946680257420937372008-04-29T02:27:00.003-04:002008-12-11T12:56:47.449-05:00

OK this post is for Manda over at Asparagus Thin but first a little background on Taco Bell night. When ever I am love sick and missing my husband, which is all the time, I crave Taco Bell. See we worked there together in fact that is how we met and all though it was one marriage and baby later before we would get together even though there was always a chemistry between us. OK so now you know

terrinoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-64754627998390378582008-04-27T01:23:00.000-04:002008-12-11T12:56:47.624-05:00

This weeks menu swap is hosted by Asparagus Thin who has a fantastic site going. The ingredient is peas which I love however my mom is here visiting and she hates peas so I will not be able to utilize the theme ingredient.My menu this week will continue to focus on a diet rich in antioxidants. A bonus for this week is that I went to wonderful olive mill and purchased some fresh olive oil so I am

terrinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-61346842211308435222008-04-24T13:02:00.002-04:002008-12-11T12:56:47.913-05:00

Today was market day in downtown and even though I did not buy any vegetables or cheese I wanted to share this awesome picture my mom took. We sat at this outdoor cafe for lunch and watched the people crowding the square. I was inspired to make some gelato this weekend though. I am thinking a chocolate rocky road kind. Well i hope you enjoyed the picture and stay tuned for the verdict on my

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-9136492886388979742008-04-23T10:06:00.003-04:002008-12-11T12:56:48.112-05:00

Well I was up at 4:30 this morning in pain from my most recent clumsiness and found myself in need of a distraction. You see yesterday I took my mom to see a fabulous castle in Soave IT and while walking down the slick wet marble steps from the tower i slipped and broke my tail bone. I did not think that it was actually capable of being done but I did. OK so anyway I am up and in pain searching

terrinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-41899662449604421912008-04-22T11:46:00.002-04:002008-04-22T12:03:27.282-04:00

So I have been checking out different gf blogs and amazed and inspired by every ones ideas and recipes. There are so many bloggers doing amazing things and so what I have learned is that even though I am gluten free now I can still do amazing things in the kitchen. I have learned that there is so much that can be done if I learn to try to cook outside my box and even though I think I am a decent

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-45508492832689627722008-04-17T08:34:00.014-04:002008-12-11T12:56:48.377-05:00

this weeks swap was hosted by gluten free mommy and her menu looks very temptingOK my menu this week will be focused on fresh fruits and vegetables as I try to detox from my travels. I have been reading up about antioxidants and free radicals lately so I have decide to start eating healthier. The National Cancer Institute provides some basic information on the subject. I also looked at other

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-23179722607513413562008-04-16T16:09:00.002-04:002008-04-16T16:15:58.710-04:00

i found this looking for a basic gelato recipe i can use to create different flavors of gelato. i am really excited about my new ice cream maker and plan on making up a batch this weekend i just have not decide what flavor.Gelato SUBMITTED BY: OSTAFF1at allrecipes.comINGREDIENTS2 cups milk 1 cup heavy cream 4 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar DIRECTIONSIn a medium saucepan, mix milk and cream. Warm until

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-9441607085420865302008-04-05T17:01:00.008-04:002008-04-13T02:44:11.378-04:00

The theme for this week is cornmeal and the swap is being hosted by Gluten Free Sox's Fan !! Yeah I love cornmeal because it can be used for so many different things. I had to add an extra day this week to get my menu back on track after my unexpected trip home. Sunday: pork tamales with chile sauce, refried beans,and mexican rice Monday: steak, cornmeal cheese fritters and asparagusTuesday:

terrinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-23379274081189554482008-04-03T14:27:00.002-04:002008-04-03T14:31:03.850-04:00

Ok so I have been gone and now I need rto get myself back on track. For those who don't know i had to take an unexpected trip to the states and i am not going to be back to my house until April 12th. I plan on getting back to my recipeces and the menu swap then though and in the meantime catching up on what other people are doing.

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-53696630778364757022008-03-17T12:30:00.002-04:002008-12-11T12:56:48.753-05:00

Well i am so excited about the way dinner turned out I had to share a picture. I think coconut chicken will be a new favorite of mine and ds liked it to so double yeah.

terrinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-66534431912891951672008-03-16T02:16:00.002-04:002008-12-11T12:56:48.939-05:00

OK I needed brownies yesterday for my friend Darci's birthday dinner (happy 25th if you are reading girl), so I pulled out a box of Gluten Free Pantry Chocolate Truffle Brownies that has been in my cabinet for a while. I have been afraid to try them for some reason which is beyond me now because they were fabulous. The brownies turned out to very rich and moist. My son said they were better than

terrinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-22557051863433678392008-03-15T05:32:00.004-04:002008-12-11T12:56:49.140-05:00

So it is the weekend which means I need to shop and prep for next weeks meals. Yeah! Ok I was so excited yesterday because my grocery store had fresh coconuts and pineapple in, so I only had to buy canned mangos. I forgot how hard it was to crack a coconut though, so I only cracked one so far. I cut my hand on the shell doing that one but it will be worth it for fresh flavor instead of that dried

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-59708313593219454742008-03-11T19:01:00.004-04:002008-12-11T12:56:49.255-05:00

I am so excited i found this idea. It gives me a chance o try so many new foods and recipes by focusing my whole weeks menu around one ingredient. I kinda feel like Iron chef.monday: chicken strips, french fries, and a fresh saladtuesday: cheese quesidila with coconut mango salsa wensday: grilled steak, coconut risotto, and asparagusthursday: pasta with cilantro coconut pesto sauce and

terrinoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-65927059965283430702008-03-11T01:56:00.002-04:002008-03-11T02:12:39.246-04:00

OK so yesterday I was to sick to go to work in the morning. Then I found out that ds had a half day of school when I did get to work and my neighbor (who works with me) came in from her lunch break with dd. So I had to rush home to get ds; good thing i left the door unlocked for the housekeeper(that didn't show up because she didn't know about the half day either). Anyway so i decided i would use

terrinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-8865473169810485682008-03-09T09:46:00.004-04:002008-03-10T02:39:38.414-04:00

Girly Comments & GraphicsWell I am dragging today. It will be awhile before ds hosts another sleep over since I was up til 3 am and I cant remember ever staying up that late sober before. But I was inspired this morning. I need protien energy bars. Something I can grab and go on busy workdays or eat for a quick burst of energy.So this week I will be researching ideas for a power packed yet

terrinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-87513217447436160272008-03-08T13:23:00.004-05:002008-03-08T14:11:40.677-05:00

So for dinner i made barbaque ribs. baked potatoes. and green beans. Of course i am a southren girl with a taste for carolina sauce which i cant find here and traditional sauce is way to sweet and thick for me. This means time to make my own. Yeah! so here goesmy carolina style rib saue2 28 oz cans of crushed tomatoes1 cup brown sugar1 1/2 cup red wine vinegar1 cup sweet white wine1 Tbs cumin1

terrinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355435069187460236.post-67340373347666159872008-03-08T03:48:00.000-05:002008-12-11T12:56:49.367-05:00

So I have been diagonsed for a year now but I am just at the point where i am accepting this as my life. I know those 2 people reading are thinking what is she talking. Well i am talking about the life altering little known autoimmune diease that is Celiac sprue. i mean are you kidding 30 years of eating whatever i want and now you tell me all my favorite cookies pizzas and pastas are slowly

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