tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4218209065370349452024-03-13T05:09:22.525-06:00Live Free, Gluten FreePaula Decariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031194478268710155noreply@blogger.comBlogger572125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421820906537034945.post-12241541942763828202015-11-30T10:26:00.001-07:002015-11-30T10:26:59.032-07:00Dinner Rolls (Three Ways)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I know I rarely post these days. This blog has kind of been put on the back burner as life has gotten busier for me. I am still baking and such, but not posting like I used to. I would love to still do it, but I do what I can do. I am posting today, though, with how I make my rolls...I know it's too late to help with Thanksgiving, but Christmas is around the corner, so you'll be set for that. This recipe will please EVERYONE at the table, not just those that are gluten-free. I speak from experience. I'm always put in charge of bringing the rolls to my family gatherings, and only a quarter of the people that typically come are gluten-free.</div>
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So, with this recipe you can play with the flours a bit. I use Teff flour, a combination of Sorghum and Millet, or a combination of teff, sorghum and millet. I've used brown rice flour, as well, but have stuck to the teff, sorghum, and millet, because, in my book, they have the best flavors for bread making.<br />
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The Sorghum/Millet combination is going to give you that classic white bread look (especially if you leave out the flax seeds), while the Teff on it's own will give you a beautiful brown bread...and of course, the combo of all of them will be a lighter brown, since it's a nice mix of light and dark flours.<br />
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The recipe is pulled straight from my <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2013/01/teff-sandwich-bread.html">Teff Sandwich Bread</a> recipe and adjusted to make 2 dozen rolls. If you have a smaller family, half the recipe or just use the Teff Sandwich Bread recipe, while following the baking instructions below.<br />
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<b>Dinner Rolls</b><br />
<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">2 1/2 cups warm water</span><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">2 tablespoons yeast</span><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">2 tablespoons honey</span><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">2 tablespoons olive oil</span><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar</span><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">1 1/2 cup teff flour*</span><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">1 1/3 cup potato starch</span><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">1 1/3 cup tapioca starch</span><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">2/3 cup almond flour</span><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">2 tablespoons ground flax seed (optional)</span><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">2 teaspoons salt</span><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">4 teaspoons xanthan gum</span><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">4 teaspoons (2 pkg) gelatin</span><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">4 egg whites</span><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><br />*In place of teff flour you can use 1 cup sorghum flour and 1/2 cup millet flour or 3/4 cup teff flour, 1/2 cup sorghum flour, and 1/4 cup millet flour.<br /><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><i style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">Directions:</i><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">In a small bowl mix together water, yeast, honey, oil, and vinegar. Let sit for 3-5 minutes or until yeast is dissolved and beginning to proof.</span><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">In a mixing bowl, stir together dry ingredients. Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until combined. Add in the egg whites. Once combined, mix on high speed for 3-5 minutes.</span><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">Grease a muffin tins. Spoon the batter into muffin tins, using a 1/4 cup ice cream scoop. Cover and let rise in a warm environment for 20 minutes. </span><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">As the rolls are rising, preheat the oven to 400F.</span><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">Bake for 20-25 minutes, check the internal temperature of the bread. It is done when it reaches 205F.</span><br style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;" /><i style="background-color: #d8ceb1; color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"></i><br /><span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 21.56px;">The rolls will last a couple of days on the counter. If you don't plan on eating it that fast, freeze them. The also perk right up, by sticking them in the microwave for a few seconds.</span><br />
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<br />Paula Decariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031194478268710155noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421820906537034945.post-21655372386983352892015-10-19T08:08:00.001-06:002015-10-19T08:08:37.928-06:00YummlyHave you heard of <a href="http://yummly.com/">Yummly</a>? It's a great way to keep track and find new recipes. I've finally added a yummly button to my blog, so it's easy to add my recipes to your recipe box there. I hope you utilize it and share my recipes. You can also see what recipes are in my box <a href="http://www.yummly.com/page/live-free-gluten-free">here</a>.Paula Decariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031194478268710155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421820906537034945.post-70029793269269330972015-07-28T07:05:00.002-06:002015-07-29T07:55:37.174-06:00Disneyland Part 3: Eating outside of DisneylandThis is the third installment of our Disney vacation. In my <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2015/07/disneyland-part-1-prepping-and-planning.html">first post</a> I talked about planning and prepping for the trip, all the logistics of things. The <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2015/07/disneyland-part-2-food-in-park.html">second installment</a> was all about eating in the park, this one is on all the rest of our meals during our trip. Our vacation started on a Saturday with us driving down to my sister's in Southern Utah, then driving the rest of the way to California the next day. And it ended much the same way, driving back to my sister's the following Saturday, then home the next day. So, 8 days of meals.<br />
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On our way down to our sister's we went with our trustworthy regular: <a href="http://www.chick-fil-a.com/">Chick-fil-a</a>. We got two 8 piece grilled nugget combo meals, that we split among the 3 of us that are gluten-free. It works out nicely, and is a lot cheaper than getting the kids their own kid's meal. With my husband's meal and an extra drink and medium fry tossed in our bill was $25.02.<br />
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My sister fed us dinner and breakfast both nights that we spent there. Which saved us money and was a lot of fun.<br />
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Sunday, on our way to California we stopped at an <a href="http://www.in-n-out.com/">In-N-Out</a> in Las Vegas. We each got a hamburger protein style in a combo. The boys used hamburger buns that I had packed to have regular burgers, I had mine as it came: lettuce wrapped. We also stopped by this same In-N-Out on our way back. That time, the boys weren't that hungry and just had fries (I know not the healthiest, but hey, we were on vacation), while I had the same hamburger protein style. I love In-N-Out for the fact that they are inexpensive. Our bill for 4 combo meals was $24.43, when the boys didn't want burgers on the way back our bill was $19.67.<br />
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Sunday, once we reached our hotel, we walked over to <a href="http://www.redrobin.com/">Red Robin</a> and enjoyed dinner there. I love their gluten free buns (they make their own now, they don't use the Udi's buns). I had the guacamole bacon burger. And my boys split the Keep It Simple burger (the toppings come on the side, so they could put on what they wanted). It's cheaper than two kid's meals to do this and the kids burgers aren't all that great compared to the regular ones. I made the quick realization that restaurants are cheaper in Utah. :P But even with California prices dinner came within our budget: $51.63 (including tip).<br />
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Each morning we were in California we took advantage of the free breakfast at the hotel. It was supposed to be a plated breakfast, but it ended up being a breakfast buffet. They did always have scrambled eggs, hard boiled eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit, and juice. So, it worked out fine for us. I also had muffins for the boys if they wanted those instead, or in addition to the breakfast there.<br />
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Monday evening we were so exhausted from adventuring we ending up just eating sandwiches in our hotel room. I loved that I had this option for us, it was nice to just stay in that night and not spend money, either.<br />
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Tuesday night we walked over to the <a href="http://www.outback.com/">Outback Steakhouse</a> by our hotel. This was the first time I had been to an Outback and to be honest, I was kind of disappointed in the portion of food I got for the price. And this is where my husband got sick, so not the best experience. Anyway, I had the fire-grilled salmon with mixed veggies. My older son had a kid's meal with a lettuce wrapped burger and a baked potato with butter and cheese (he can handle dairy). My younger son didn't want anything there and ate a peanut butter sandwich when we got back to our hotel room. Outback is a bit more pricey, so dinner ran us $66.11 (including tip)...and sadly wasn't worth it, my hubby was sick that night and most of the next day.<br />
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Wednesday night we went to <a href="http://www.cocosbakery.com/">Coco's Bakery </a>across the street from our hotel. I had the Tuna Salad, which was quite large. It had a scoop of tuna salad on top a huge leafy green salad that was dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette. The green salad and the vinaigrette were really good. The tuna was decent, but there was a lot of it, and I didn't come close to eating it all. The boys split an order of gluten-free pancakes (there were 5 good sized pancakes), I tried one of them and they were really good...they almost tasted like vanilla cake in a pancake form. The boys absolutely loved them and devoured them all. My little one also got a side of scrambled eggs and my older one got a side of hashbrowns. Coco's was more in our price range and our bill came to $47.17 (including tip).<br />
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Thursday night, we called it in early and ate sandwiches in the hotel room again. Then Friday night we ventured out to the beach and stopped at <a href="http://www.zpizza.com/">zpizza</a> in Newport Beach. We ordered way too much pizza, but they had some really good selections and we all wanted something different. I got their California Veggie Pizza with Daiya Cheese...it was fantastic and I ate the whole 10" pizza (which was probably not the best idea, but it was really good). My older son got his standby of pepperoni, and my younger son got his standby of Daiya cheese. With the splurge of everyone getting their own pizza the bill came to $48.62.<br />
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By Saturday we were heading home and as I said earlier we stopped at In-n-Out in Vegas before going to my sister's. We had dinner and breakfast at her house before heading the rest of the way home. We did stop and ate peanut butter sandwiches at a rest stop that day for lunch.</div>
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Budget wise for our whole trip we planned on spending $750 on food...crazy sounding I know, but save for it and budget it in and then you won't have worries. We ended up under $700, even with including snack and drink stops at gas stations along the way.<br />
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This post was shared on <a href="http://poorandglutenfree.blogspot.com/2015/07/waste-not-want-not-wednesday-july-29.html">Waste Not Want Not Wednesdays</a> and <a href="http://www.tessadomesticdiva.com/2015/07/allergy-free-wednesday-178.html">Allergy Free Wednesdays</a>.Paula Decariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031194478268710155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421820906537034945.post-33259814168871943512015-07-24T06:15:00.000-06:002015-07-29T07:55:58.572-06:00Disneyland Part 2: Food in the ParkLike I said in the <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2015/07/disneyland-part-1-prepping-and-planning.html">previous post</a>, we planned to spend ~$50 a meal for the 4 of us each time we ate out. We knew there would be times it would be more expensive then that, but we tried to stay to restaurants that kept us close to that budget.<br />
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Few pointers (that I couldn't convince my hubby of, but maybe you'll listen better) stick with water. Soda costs $3-4 at least there, times that by 4, you are spending an extra $12-$16 a meal on drinks. (I have no idea was alcohol costs there, because I don't drink, but really stick with water, your body needs it to stay hydrated). By asking for a cup of water (which they will do gladly for you instead of the bottled water) you will save hundreds of dollars over the course of your stay.<br />
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Disneyland takes care of you. Tell your cashier at the fast service or server at the full service restaurants that you have allergies and they will have a chef come out and tell you what they can do for you and totally take care of you.<br />
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Also, FYI, I'm not relaying what my hubby ate, because he doesn't eat gluten-free and I figured it wouldn't pertain to you. Also, you'll notice that we never ate breakfast, or for that matter dinner in the park. I'll go over that more in my next post, but simply put, we had free breakfast at the hotel and the boys were tired before dinner time so we were back at our hotel by then and just ate at close by restaurants.<br />
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Our first day we ate at <a href="https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disney-california-adventure/cocina-cucamonga-mexican-grill/">Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill</a> in California Adventure for lunch. I got the Fire-Grilled Citrus Chicken minus the tortillas. My oldest got a soft chicken taco with a corn tortilla in a kids meal with applesauce and rice. My youngest got a side of rice and beans (he isn't much of a fan of Mexican food and this is what I could convince him to eat). He ended up eating the drumstick on my chicken, too. My older son, didn't really care for his taco (he prefers beef tacos) and ate some of my chicken, as well. I loved my whole meal, it was delicious. But for the kids, it was mixed, mainly because of their own personal food likes. Our meal altogether came to $46.80 (with 3 sodas included).<br />
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That afternoon we also grabbed a frozen lemonade from a lemonade stand across from the Corn Dog Castle. They were delicious and refreshing on a hot July afternoon. For 4 lemonades our bill came to $19.00.<br />
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Our second day we ate at <a href="https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/redd-rocketts-pizza-port/">Red Rockett's Pizza Port</a> in Disneyland for lunch. They have individual sized Gluten-free pizza and they have Daiya cheese! (I didn't know about the Daiya cheese part prior to going, so we were quite excited). I think this was probably our most successful lunch at Disney, mainly because everyone in our family loves Pizza. I got the GF pizza with Daiya cheese and pepperoni, my oldest got his with pepperoni and regular mozzarella (he can handle dairy) and my youngest got a cheese pizza with the Daiya cheese. The crust has herbs baked into it and was quite a yummy crust and we stuffed ourselves silly with the food. It was delicious and very much appreciated. The really nice part, the GF pizza was only $8 each, my hubby's meal was by far the most expensive, because he wanted pizza and pasta and breadsticks (it adds up). Our meal all together came to $64.26.<br />
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That afternoon we also got Dole Whips and Floats at the <a href="https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/tiki-juice-bar/">Tiki Juice Bar</a>. Seriously, if you are going to be in a Disney park you need to get a Dole whip at least one of the days. They are dairy-free and amazing! My hubby and I did the floats and the boys had the whips. The floats are essentially the dole whip with pineapple juice added and they were nice and refreshing on a hot afternoon. Just know that there will be a line, this is a popular stop and it will take a bit of time to get your whips. I sent my hubby and kids off for a bathroom break and window shopping while I stood in line and it worked out great. For 2 whips and 2 floats our bill came to $20.48.<br />
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On the fourth day of our adventure we were back over to California Adventure and stopped at <a href="https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disney-california-adventure/smokejumpers-grill/">Smokejumpers Grill</a>--seriously amazing burgers, with seriously amazing buns. We tried to eat before the lunch rush each day, but we hit it that day, and it took a little while for the chef to come out and take our order. But he took care of us. I got a bacon burger (no cheese), my older son got a grilled chicken sandwich (no cheese, no sauce), and my younger son got a kid's hamburger (the chef made him a full size burger, because it fit the bun better, but didn't charge us any extra). We all got fries, which are made in a separate fryer, and they gave us fresh toppings to use from the kitchen, so we wouldn't have to use the condiment bar. The kids really could've share one meal, the sandwiches were huge and they both only got through half of their's...lesson learned again. But it really was a fantastic lunch. The bill came to $52.20.<br />
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The last day of our Disney adventure also happened to coincide with the actual 60th anniversary of Disneyland. Talk about holy crazy day with massive crowds! We rode a few of our favorite rides, and then decided it was just too crazy in the Parks and went over to Downtown Disney to look at the shops there and ate lunch there as well. This was the only time we chose a sit down restaurant. We sandwiches at the hotel a few times for dinner, which made this lunch doable for us budget wise. We went to <a href="https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/downtown-disney-district/ralph-brennans-jazz-kitchen/">Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen</a>, because I heard that the Jambalaya was amazing and really wanted to try it. And yes, the Jambalaya is amazing. The server was really good to answer all our questions about the food and to double check everything we ordered. I ordered the Jambalaya without butter, subbed with rice (it's normally a pasta jambalaya). My boys each got a grilled chicken strips kid's meal. My older son had his with fruit, my younger had his with corn on the cob. If I had known how much chicken they would get I would've had them split the meal. It was three huge tenders, that would equate to at least a breast and a half of chicken. They ate what they could but it was just too much food. The corn on the cob was gross, based on what my son said, but they split the fruit and it was enough for both of them. They also got carrots and celery as an appetizer before their chicken came out, so yeah, it was a lot of food. Since this was a sit down restaurant, the bill was a bit higher. My hubby also got himself an appetizer in addition to his entree and we all got sodas...which made this a hefty bill of $79.55 (including the tip) when all was said and done.<br />
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Overall, Disney does take care of you. They are trained to take care of you and they have options for you. This vacation was seriously the best in terms of finding places to eat and having excellent food to eat.<br />
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This post was shared on <a href="http://poorandglutenfree.blogspot.com/2015/07/waste-not-want-not-wednesday-july-29.html">Waste Not Want Not Wednesdays</a> and <a href="http://www.tessadomesticdiva.com/2015/07/allergy-free-wednesday-178.html">Allergy Free Wednesdays</a>.Paula Decariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031194478268710155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421820906537034945.post-30201754114786205522015-07-21T09:19:00.000-06:002015-07-29T07:56:12.908-06:00Disneyland Part 1: Prepping and PlanningWe just got back from spending a week at the happiest place on Earth! And it really is the happiest place, none of us were ready to come back to reality. I wanted to share with you our experience, and not just our food experience, but everything, so if you ever go to Disneyland you have a few tips to help you on your way.<br />
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This post will be about the prepping and planning of the trip.<br />
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We used <a href="http://www.getawaytoday.com/">Get Away Today</a> to book our hotel and tickets. I did shop around a bit and they really do offer the best package deal and they are a local company for us, so I'm all about supporting local companies when I can! My criteria for choosing a hotel was 1) free fridge in room, microwave would be a bonus, 2) free breakfast that we would be able to eat, 3) free shuttle service to Disneyland, 4) free parking for our car, no extra resort fees, etc., 5) a pool. We ended up going with the Wyndham Anaheim Garden Grove Hotel. It had everything on our list (except the microwave) and it was situated across the street from a Target and next to a Red Robin, Joe's Crab Shack, Outback Steakhouse, Oggi's Pizza, Coco's Bakery and more. So, I knew that when we were not at the park we had restaurant options within walking distance.<br />
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With our vacation package, we opted for the 5-day park hopper option for Disneyland. That seems like a lot of Disney, but going in July, with Friday being the actual 60th anniversary of Disneyland, there were a lot of people there! To be able to see everything and ride our favorites more than once, (sometimes 4 times) we needed those extra days. <br />
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To save money, we drove (we live in Northern Utah) to California. My sister lives in Southern Utah, so we split up our drive and spent the night at her house both going to California and also on our way home. She's awesome and made us dinner and breakfast while we were there, so that helped us save on food. (I also paid her with <a href="http://franzbakery.com/products/7-grains-gluten-free/">Franz gluten free bread</a> and <a href="http://reedsinc.com/product/flying-cauldron-butterscotch-beer/">Flying Cauldron Butterbeers</a>, so we were probably even).<br />
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In planning, we figured we could and would be spending ~$50 for each meal, and that was about right. I brought bread, peanut butter, honey, applesauce, etc. for times we didn't want to eat out and that worked out great. I also brought hamburger buns for when we were at restaurants that didn't offer gf buns and the kids wanted burgers, and muffins for days that the kids didn't want to eat the hotel breakfast.<br />
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I also brought snacks, like fruit snacks, applesauce, and Kind Granola Bars into the park with us everyday. A backpack is a must at Disneyland. And you don't need to get a locker, they allow your backpack with you on pretty much all the rides, the ones you can't have them, they have bins you can place them in on the side.<br />
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Also, we planned on letting the boys get a hat, a shirt, and a toy. We got a little soft there, and they ended up getting 2 toys, instead of one, and we got them a special 60th anniversary pin, since they both collect pins. Both my husband and I got 2 shirts and bless my hubby's heart, he got a pair of shorts...out of necessity. He ripped out the front of his shorts during the 3rd ride of our first day (I didn't think of carrying around an extra pair of shorts for him), so we forked out $50, so we wouldn't have to go back to the hotel to change. I'm telling you this, so you can plan for this type of expense. Shirts were $20+tax for the kids and ~$33+tax for adults, the hats were about $20-$25 each, toys were $11-$25 each (for the 4 toys we spent about $75), and the pins were $11 each. Plan to spend money on souvenirs and save for it, then it won't be a worry when you are there.</div>
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Also, get apps on your phone. I had <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.versaedge.android.dlwaits">Disneyland Wait Times</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.MW">Mouse Wait</a> for checking wait times for rides, and in the case of Mouse Wait, food lines, as well. For food help, I had <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.glutenfreedisneydining">Gluten Free Disney Dining</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fmgf.free">Find me Gluten Free</a>. Both of these were extremely helpful in guiding me to the restaurants we chose each day. Disney does take care of you, I promise, but some places are better equipped to take care of allergies than others.</div>
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Stay tuned for my posts on what we ate while in Disneyland!<br />
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This post was shared on <a href="http://poorandglutenfree.blogspot.com/2015/07/waste-not-want-not-wednesday-july-29.html">Waste Not Want Not Wednesdays</a> and <a href="http://www.tessadomesticdiva.com/2015/07/allergy-free-wednesday-178.html">Allergy Free Wednesdays</a>.</div>
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So, what do you do in the summer when you want pizza, but you really don't want to turn on the oven? (Or in my case, you can't because your oven is out of commission.) You pull out your waffle iron, of course! I used my <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2013/07/calzones.html">calzone recipe</a> without modification, other than how it was cooked.</div>
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<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.3999996185303px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Preheat waffle iron (I set mine to the highest setting, but it may be because I have a cheap crappy waffle iron). In a small bowl mix together water, yeast, honey, oil, and vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes to proof.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.3999996185303px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Add in enough additional water to make the dough sticky but stay together as a ball. This won't be the typical gluten-free bread dough which is a thick, sticky batter. It's does actually resemble regular bread dough, but is quite a bit sticky. Some days I don't need to add anything, other days I could add up to a 1/4 cup to get the right consistency.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.3999996185303px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Once the consistency is right, mix it on high speed for 3-5 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #373737; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15.3999996185303px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">Transfer the prepared calzone to the greased waffle iron and cook for ~8 minutes or until the calzone is cooked through (cook times will very much depend on your waffle iron). Prepare the next calzone, while the first is cooking.</span><br />
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My friend's little boy has an allergy list that is longer than I can list, but it includes wheat, eggs, soy, dairy, rice, corn, nuts, seeds, and much more. My friend is still nursing her son, so she doesn't eat anything on his allergen list either, and was trying to find some foods that they could both enjoy. So I set out to make them some bread. The result ended up being a slight modification to my sorghum millet bread and it turned out fantastic. It does go stale quickly, like most homemade gluten free breads, but can easily be brought back to life by toasting or microwaving for a few seconds.<br />
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This recipe isn't vegan, because of the honey and the gelatin, but probably could be made vegan by subbing in agave or maple syrup for the honey and agar powder for the gelatin. I haven't tested the agar powder, so adjustments may need to be made to give the texture you want.<br />
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Just a note, when proofing the yeast, mix all of the wet ingredients together making sure to dissolve the yeast in the water. It should look like this after it has proofed for a few minutes:<br />
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The bread comes out soft and chewy, and most importantly bendable and sturdy...so it can hold up to plenty of sandwich toppings!<br />
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<b>Allergy Friendly Sandwich Bread</b><br />
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<span style="color: #373737; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 15.3999996185303px; line-height: 21.5599994659424px;">In a small bowl mix together water, yeast, honey, oil, and vinegar. Let sit for 3-5 minutes or until yeast is dissolved and beginning to proof.</span><br />
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Back in January I made a cake for my friend's daughter's 17th birthday party. She requested a gold cake (don't do a gold cake, it makes it expensive) with a black bow. And she wanted a caramel cake...well, I haven't ever made a caramel cake from scratch, so I did some searching and found some descent recipes, I decided on trying this <a href="http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/old-fashioned-butterscotch-cake.html">butterscotch one</a> and adapting it fit our needs. It is moist and dense and has a fantastic flavor.<br />
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Sorry, I don't have a pic of the actual cake, since this one was someone else and all the test cakes were devoured before pictures were taken...if you want to make a sequin cake <a href="http://thecakeblog.com/2014/06/diy-gold-sequin-cake.html">this</a> is the better tutorial than I would ever be able to give.<br />
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<b>Old-fashioned Butterscotch Cake</b><br />
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2 large eggs, at room temp and separated (yolks in a small bowl, egg white in a mixing bowl)<br />
2 1/2 cups <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/12/all-purpose-cookie-flour-blend.html">GF flour blend</a><br />
2 teaspoons baking powder<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1 1/2 cups brown sugar<br />
1/4 cup sugar<br />
1 1/2 cups dairy-free milk<br />
3/4 cup canola oil<br />
2 teaspoons vanilla extract<br />
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<i>Directions</i><br />
Preheat oven to 350F and grease and flour 3 9-inch cake pans and set aside.<br />
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Sift together the flour blend, baking powder, and salt. Add in the brown sugar and make sure there are no large clumps of brown sugar.<br />
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Whip the egg whites to soft peaks using a stand mixer, then with mixer running, slowly add the 1/4 cup sugar to the eggs and continue to whip until they are stiff peaks.<br />
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Add the egg yolks, milk, oil, and vanilla to the flour mixture. Mix by hand until combined. Fold in the egg whites and divide the batter among the 3 cake pans. Bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.<br />
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Top with your choice of frosting (I used my <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/09/king-arthurs-chocolate-cake-mix-review.html">buttercream </a>recipe with extra vanilla added).<br />
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This post was shared on <a href="http://www.realfoodallergyfree.com/2015/03/vegan-meringue-cream-of-anything-soup-homade-coconut-butter-and-more/">Allergy Free Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://glutenfreehomemaker.com/gluten-free-wednesdays-april-1/">Gluten Free Wednesday</a>, and <a href="http://poorandglutenfree.blogspot.com/2015/03/waste-not-want-not-wednesday-april-1.html">Waste Not Want Not Wednesday</a>.Paula Decariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031194478268710155noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421820906537034945.post-6130960838194250922015-01-05T06:48:00.002-07:002015-01-09T13:28:53.531-07:00Top 10 recipes of 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Happy New Year, everyone! I'm sorry I've been absent. I think about the blog all the time, and honestly go to the blog all the time, while I'm cooking. I really do use the recipes I share. :) I thought I'd do a fun post to review the past year and share the top 10 recipes in terms of page views.</div>
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Number 10: <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2014/11/persimmon-muffins.html">Persimmon Muffins</a></div>
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Number 8: <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2014/07/creamy-pesto-zoodles-and-veggetti.html">Creamy Pesto Zoodles</a>:</div>
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Number 7: <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2014/10/bacon-wrapped-bbq-potatoes.html">Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Potatoes</a></div>
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Number 6: <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2014/02/corn-free-dogs.html">Corn-Free Dogs</a></div>
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Number 5: <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2014/06/peanut-butter-cup-chocolate-cake.html">Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cake</a></div>
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Number 4: <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2014/01/peanut-butter-oatmeal-chocolate-chip.html">Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies</a></div>
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Number 3: <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2014/06/chocolate-chip-cookies.html">Chocolate Chip Cookies</a><br />
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Number 2: <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2014/08/raspberry-sweet-rolls.html">Raspberry Sweet Rolls</a></div>
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And the number 1 recipe on the site for 2014 was my <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2014/05/cinnamon-rolls.html">Cinnamon Rolls</a>!</div>
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<br />Paula Decariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031194478268710155noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421820906537034945.post-9274671386420826922014-11-24T06:07:00.000-07:002014-11-26T05:27:40.834-07:00Persimmon MuffinsI'm sorry, once again, for not posting very often. Life gets busy and takes unexpected turns. My life took one of those turns a couple of weeks ago, when my boys and I were in a horrible car accident on our way to school. We were very blessed and protected, and were able to come out of it with just cuts, bumps, and bruises. What people don't realize when you go through something like that and just narrowly escape with your lives, is the emotional trauma you face. Everyone has gone on with their lives, and because we all are doing well, I think they all assume we are emotionally fine, too. Emotionally, it's been a roller coaster ride, I'm so grateful I have both of my boys alive and well, but every time I see a car wreck like mine on the news in which someone is killed or critically injured (which happens at least a few times a week) I spin into those what if questions, and sorrow for the family that just went through the wreck, guilt that we were okay and they weren't...I know it's confusing and it's hard to explain, but it's what has been consuming me lately. I know most of you won't even read this, you've already scrolled down to the recipe, because that's why you came to this page. But the few of you that actually take the few minutes to read my message, please understand that I enjoy my blog, but it's taken a backseat to life right now. I'm with my family and I'm valuing my time with them a little bit more, and you should do the same. With that said, it's Thanksgiving time, right? How about a new fall recipe to have at your Thanksgiving feast (or for breakfast that morning, or any other time, really)?<br />
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These Persimmon muffins are like little coffee cakes, they are so delicious with just the right amount of spices added. They really are the perfect fall treat. I had a bunch of persimmons to work with this year and have enjoyed baking with them. I used the Fuyu persimmon in the recipe. I found it's easiest to cut the persimmons in half, then scoop out the flesh, inside of trying to peel it. Then it is quick work to puree them for this recipe.</div>
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1 cup sugar</div>
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2 eggs</div>
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1 3/4 cup persimmon puree</div>
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2 cups <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/12/all-purpose-cookie-flour-blend.html">all purpose gluten-free flour blend</a></div>
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2 teaspoons baking powder</div>
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1 teaspoon baking soda</div>
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3/4 teaspoon cinnamon</div>
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3/4 teaspoon ground ginger</div>
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1/2 teaspoon salt</div>
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This post was shared on <a href="http://www.tessadomesticdiva.com/2014/11/allergy-free-wednesday-145.html">Allergy Free Wednesday</a> and <a href="http://glutenfreeeasily.com/gluten-free-pull-apart-dinner-rolls-grain-free-vegetable-pot-pie-pumpkin-pie-cake-broccoli-souffles/">Gluten Free Wednesday</a>.</div>
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I have quite a few recipes that I need to put up here on the blog...I just haven't had a chance to do it. But, I have finally added my pumpkin pancakes. This recipe is just a modification of my <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2012/10/honey-oat-pancakes.html">Honey Oat Pancakes</a>, which is a staple in our house.</div>
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I topped mine with whipped coconut cream...incredibly easy to do and absolutely delicious with these pancakes. Simply chill full fat coconut milk. Then scoop the solid cream off the top and whip it with sugar (amount depends on how sweet you want it) until soft peaks form.<br />
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<b>Pumpkin Pancakes</b><br />
3/4 cup dairy-free milk or water<br />
1 teaspoon lemon juice<br />
1/2 cup pumpkin puree<br />
1 large egg<br />
1 tablespoon oil of choice (I use melted coconut oil)<br />
1 1/2 cups gluten free oat flour<br />
1 1/2 tablespoons packed brown sugar or coconut sugar<br />
1 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1/2 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
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There is a bakery here in town, Old Grist Mill, that makes these gigantic oatmeal chocolate chip cookies that I used to eat all the time. My boys have never experienced gigantic cookies from there, so I decided to recreate them...and they are amazing, so much better than the bakery (mainly because we had 18 to enjoy instead of 1 each). :)<br />
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1 cup dairy-free margarine (2 sticks), softened<br />
1 cup packed brown sugar<br />
1/2 cup sugar<br />
1 large egg<br />
1 large egg yolk<br />
1 tablespoon vanilla extract<br />
2-2 1/2 cups gluten-free flour blend (depending on your altitude, the higher you are the more flour you may want to add)<br />
1 cup gluten free quick-cooking oats<br />
1 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1 teaspoon sea salt<br />
2 cups dairy-free chocolate chips (I used a combination of Enjoy Like mega chunk and mini chips)<br />
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Preheat oven to 325F and line large baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine the margarine and sugars and mix until fluffy. Add in the egg, egg yolk and vanilla and mix well.<br />
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Using a 1/4 cup ice-cream scoop (this scoop is also perfect for muffins and cupcakes), drop dough by scoopful onto the prepared sheets (I did 6 per sheet) and bake for about 15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set.<br />
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Remove from oven and allow to cool on sheets for 5-10 minutes, then remove to a cooling rack to finish cooling. Makes 18 very large cookies.<br />
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This post was shared on <a href="http://www.realfoodallergyfree.com/2014/10/dairy-free-mushroom-bisque-pumpkin-spice-fudge-and-maple-cookies/">Allergy Free Wednesdays</a>, <a href="http://glutenfreeeasily.com/gluten-free-copycat-starbucks-pumpkin-scones-gf-flour-mix-pumpkin-7-layer-bars/">Gluten Free Wednesdays</a>, and <a href="http://vegetarianmamma.com/glutenfreefridays-114-share-find-a-new-gfree-recipe/">Gluten Free Fridays</a>.Paula Decariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031194478268710155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421820906537034945.post-35506634473009944232014-10-14T08:31:00.002-06:002014-10-16T14:39:01.241-06:00Bacon Wrapped BBQ PotatoesSorry for my lack of posting. I have been thinking a lot about the blog, just haven't had time to do much with it. I'm a full time mom, I also work full-time outside the home, coach my son's Odyssey of the Mind team, babysit my nephew twice a week, serve as the primary president in my ward (I'm a Mormon, you can learn more about us <a href="http://www.mormon.org/">here</a>, the primary is the organization over all of the children ages 1 1/2 to 12) and teach wellness classes (understanding and using essential oils has changed my life as much as changing my diet has, if you want to learn more comment below and I'll contact you). My plate is a little bit full, but I do feel bad for neglecting the blog. I won't be consistent at all going forward with my posting, but when I have a really good recipe to share, I'll try to get it posted.<br />
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Thanks for sticking around even though not much has been happening, I promise this recipe was worth the wait. So, if you are looking for a different way to serve potatoes, or need to bring a side dish to a potluck and want to wow everyone...this is the dish. It's incredibly easy to make and it's delicious!<br />
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I basically just kicked this <a href="http://www.mccormick.com/Recipes/Salads-Sides/Roasted-Barbecue-Potatoes">recipe</a> up a notch by bacon wrapping it.<br />
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<b>Bacon Wrapped BBQ Potatoes</b><br />
1 tablespoon chili powder<br />
1/2 tablespoon seasoned salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder<br />
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar or coconut sugar<br />
1 1/2 pounds red or white potatoes cut in quarters (or halves or eighths depending on your potatoes)<br />
1 tablespoon oil of choice<br />
10-12 slices bacon, cut in half (you may need more or less, depending on how you cut up your potatoes)<br />
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Preheat your oven to 425<span style="color: #666666; font-family: HelveticaNeueW01-55Roma, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">°</span>F. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and sugar until even mixed. Set aside.<br />
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In a gallon sized Ziploc bag, toss the potatoes with the oil until evenly coated, add in the seasoning mix and toss to coat. Wrap a bacon half around each piece of potato and secure with a toothpick.<br />
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Arrange potatoes on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 425<span style="color: #666666; font-family: HelveticaNeueW01-55Roma, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.3999996185303px;">°</span>F for 30-40 minutes, turning halfway through, or until potatoes are tender and bacon is crispy.<br />
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This post was shared on <a href="http://www.allergyfreealaska.com/2014/10/13/gf-diy-tuesday-10-14-2014/">GF & DIY Tuesdays</a>, <a href="http://glutenfreehomemaker.com/gfw-soft-pumpkin-cookies">Gluten Free Wednesdays</a>, <a href="http://www.tessadomesticdiva.com/2014/10/allergy-free-wednesday-139.html">Allergy Free Wednesdays</a>, and <a href="http://vegetarianmamma.com/gluten-free-fridays-113-its-a-recipe-party-link-up/">Gluten Free Fridays</a>.Paula Decariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031194478268710155noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421820906537034945.post-84222497861347608772014-09-01T08:43:00.003-06:002014-09-01T08:43:53.638-06:00Weekly Menu (8/31/14-9/6/14)Do you ever feel so busy you don't even have time to breath? Yeah, that's me right now. Sorry for not putting up a menu last week, it was done, just never got typed up. But, this week's is done and up!<br />
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This week in our <span style="color: #8a8a8a;"><a href="http://bountifulbaskets.org/">Bountiful Basket</a> </span>(we share with my brother) we got the basket plus an add-on grill pack:<br />
<ul>
<li>celery</li>
<li>lettuce</li>
<li>cauliflower</li>
<li>cherry tomatoes</li>
<li>yellow and green bell peppers</li>
<li>red potatoes</li>
<li>yellow onions</li>
<li>avocados</li>
<li>watermelon</li>
<li>limes</li>
<li>plums</li>
<li>bananas</li>
<li>portobello mushrooms</li>
<li>zucchini</li>
<li>yellow squash</li>
<li>white asparagus</li>
<li>green onions</li>
<li>corn</li>
<li>green chilis</li>
</ul>
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Plus, I have peaches from my grandpa's tree and raspberries from our bushes that I plan on using to make <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/09/raspberry-peach-crisp.html">fruit crisp</a>.</div>
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<b>The kids' breakfasts will consist of their choice of:</b></div>
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<li>cereal</li>
<li>muffins (<a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/10/gluten-freecasein-free-banana-nut-bread.html">banana chocolate chip</a>, <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2013/08/blueberry-muffins.html">blueberry</a>, <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/11/pumpkin-breadmuffins.html">pumpkin chocolate chip</a>, or <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2012/04/double-chocolate-zucchini-muffins.html">double chocolate zucchini muffins</a>)</li>
<li>scrambled eggs and toast</li>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/11/homemade-hot-cocoa-mix-dairy-free-of.html">hot cocoa</a></li>
<li>smoothies</li>
<li>etc.</li>
</ul>
<b>School lunch choices for the kids will include:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Peanut Butter or Ham sandwiches</li>
<li>veggies and hummus</li>
<li>chips and salsa</li>
<li>ham and crackers (my boys like the Schar table crackers for this)</li>
</ul>
<b>Sunday:</b></div>
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>scrambled eggs with veggies</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>sandwiches</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>plum</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/best-ever-barbecued-ribs">Ribs</a></li>
<li>roasted red potatoes</li>
<li>roasted white asparagus</li>
<li>corn on the cob</li>
<li>fresh raspberries straight from the garden :)</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Monday</b>:<br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>muffins and fruit</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li>hot dogs</li>
<li>watermelon</li>
<li>veggie sticks</li>
<li>salad</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Tuesday: </b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>scrambled eggs and veggies</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>plums</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li>tacos with <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/04/homemade-flour-tortillas.html">homemade tortillas</a></li>
<li>salad</li>
<li>watermelon</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Wednesday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>smoothie</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>Leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b></li>
<ul>
<li><u><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/09/gluten-free-teriyaki-marinade.html">teriyaki chicken</a></u></li>
<li>rice</li>
<li>sauteed zucchini, yellow squash, and peppers</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Thursday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>muffins and fruit</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>plums</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li><u><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2012/10/honey-oat-pancakes.html">pancakes</a></u></li>
<li>bacon</li>
<li>fruit</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Friday</b>:<br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>eggs and veggies</li>
<li><b>lunch:</b> leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b></li>
<ul>
<li><u><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2013/07/calzones.html">calzones</a></u></li>
<li>green salad</li>
<li>veggie sticks</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Saturday: </b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>smoothie</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>sandwiches</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b></li>
<ul>
<li>Hamburgers</li>
<li>oven fries</li>
<li>salad</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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Paula Decariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031194478268710155noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421820906537034945.post-36168828980984872152014-08-19T19:47:00.003-06:002014-08-19T19:47:35.728-06:00Weekly Menu (8/17/14-8/23/14)Okay better late than never...sorry this is so late going up, life has gotten a bit crazy!<br />
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This week in our <span style="color: #8a8a8a;"><a href="http://bountifulbaskets.org/">Bountiful Basket</a> </span>(we share with my brother) we got the basket plus an add-on pack of strawberries:<br />
<ul>
<li>celery</li>
<li>tomatoes</li>
<li>bell peppers</li>
<li>cauliflower</li>
<li>carrots</li>
<li>red potatoes</li>
<li>onion</li>
<li>cantaloupe</li>
<li>papaya</li>
<li>plums</li>
<li>grapes</li>
</ul>
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<b>The kids' breakfasts will consist of their choice of:</b></div>
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<ul>
<li>cereal</li>
<li>muffins (<a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/10/gluten-freecasein-free-banana-nut-bread.html">banana chocolate chip</a>, <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2013/08/blueberry-muffins.html">blueberry</a>, <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/11/pumpkin-breadmuffins.html">pumpkin chocolate chip</a>, or <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2012/04/double-chocolate-zucchini-muffins.html">double chocolate zucchini muffins</a>)</li>
<li>scrambled eggs and toast</li>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/11/homemade-hot-cocoa-mix-dairy-free-of.html">hot cocoa</a></li>
<li>smoothies</li>
<li>etc.</li>
</ul>
<b>School starts on Thursday, until then lunches will be at the sitter's, after that the boys will be bringing lunches from home, choice will include:</b><br />
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<ul>
<li>Peanut Butter or Ham sandwiches</li>
<li>veggies and hummus</li>
<li>chips and salsa</li>
<li>ham and crackers (my boys like the Schar table crackers for this)</li>
</ul>
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<b>Sunday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>left over <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/01/pizza-crust.html">pizza</a> and smoothies</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>sandwiches</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>grapes</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li>Pot Roast with carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes</li>
<li>corn on the cob</li>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2012/01/biscuits-and-gravychocolate-gravy.html">biscuits</a></li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Monday</b>:<br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>leftover potatoes and roast</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li>sandwiches</li>
<li>corn on the cob</li>
<li>veggies and hummus</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Tuesday: </b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>scrambled eggs and veggies</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li>tacos with Rudi's Tortillas</li>
<li>cantaloupe</li>
<li>papaya</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Wednesday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>smoothie</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>Leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b></li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/10/jo-mamas-world-famous-spaghetti-sauce.html">spaghetti</a></li>
<li>corn on the cob</li>
<li>roasted cauliflower</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Thursday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>smoothie</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>plums</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li><u><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2012/10/honey-oat-pancakes.html">pancakes</a></u></li>
<li>sausage</li>
<li>plums</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Friday</b>:<br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>eggs and veggies</li>
<li><b>lunch:</b> leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b></li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/01/pizza-crust.html">pizza</a></li>
<li>green salad</li>
<li>veggie sticks</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Saturday: </b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>smoothie</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>sandwiches</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b></li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/11/tiny-spicy-chicken-and-homemade-sambal.html">Tiny Spicy Chicken</a></li>
<li>Rice</li>
<li>green salad</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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</div>
Paula Decariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031194478268710155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421820906537034945.post-43462495156473635462014-08-12T06:03:00.000-06:002014-08-14T10:40:34.839-06:00Raspberry Sweet Rolls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Remember my <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2014/05/cinnamon-rolls.html">cinnamon rolls</a>? Well, you can make other sweet rolls with the dough, too. I made these raspberry sweet rolls ages ago and am finally getting around to posting about it. Enjoy!</div>
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<b>Raspberry Sweet Rolls</b></div>
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1 cup warm water</div>
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1 tablespoon quick rise yeast</div>
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1/2 cup sugar, separated</div>
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1/4 cup dairy-free margarine</div>
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2 eggs</div>
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3 1/4 cup <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/12/all-purpose-cookie-flour-blend.html" style="color: #8a8a8a; text-decoration: none;">gluten free flour blend</a></div>
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1/4 teaspoon salt</div>
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1/4 cup margarine, melted</div>
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~1/3 cup <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/10/jam.html">raspberry freezer jam</a> (enough to spread across the dough)</div>
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Preheat oven to 375F. Grease an 9X13 pan and set aside.</div>
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In a small bowl mix together the warm water, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Allow the mixture to proof for about 5 minutes.</div>
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the remaining sugar and the margarine. Add in the eggs and then the yeast mixture. Slowly add in the flour and salt and mix on high for about 2 minutes.</div>
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Dust a long sheet of parchment paper with gluten free flour and spread the dough out onto it. Place a second parchment paper on top of the dough, and roll it out to a nice long rectangle about 1/4"-1/2" thick. Remove the top parchment paper and brush the dough with the melted margarine from edge to edge. Spread the jam evenly over the butter, covering from edge to edge. Pick up the short end of the parchment paper and begin to carefully roll the dough over itself, while peeling off the parchment paper.</div>
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Cut the roll into 1-1 1/2" piece and gently place them into the prepared baking dish. Let the rolls rise for 30-40 minutes.</div>
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Bake and 375F for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and flip out onto a plate and top with the vanilla glaze.</div>
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<b>Vanilla Glaze</b></div>
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2 cups powdered sugar</div>
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1 tablespoon dairy-free margarine, melted</div>
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1 teaspoon vanilla</div>
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2-4 Tablespoons dairy-free milk</div>
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<i>Directions</i></div>
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Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl and pour generously over sweet rolls.<br />
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Paula Decariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031194478268710155noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421820906537034945.post-46887791377484322282014-08-10T19:43:00.000-06:002014-08-10T19:43:16.542-06:00Weekly Menu (8/10/14-8/16/14)This week in our <span style="color: #8a8a8a;"><a href="http://bountifulbaskets.org/">Bountiful Basket</a> </span>(we share with my brother) we got the basket plus an add-on pack of strawberries:<br />
<ul>
<li>melon</li>
<li>butter lettuce</li>
<li>iceberg lettuce</li>
<li>potatoes</li>
<li>plums</li>
<li>grapes</li>
<li>limes</li>
<li>cucumbers</li>
<li>bananas</li>
<li>beets</li>
<li>broccoli</li>
<li>fennel</li>
<li>strawberries</li>
</ul>
<br />
<div>
<div>
<b>The kids' breakfasts will consist of their choice of:</b></div>
<div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>cereal</li>
<li>muffins (<a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/10/gluten-freecasein-free-banana-nut-bread.html">banana chocolate chip</a>, <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2013/08/blueberry-muffins.html">blueberry</a>, <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/11/pumpkin-breadmuffins.html">pumpkin chocolate chip</a>, or <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2012/04/double-chocolate-zucchini-muffins.html">double chocolate zucchini muffins</a>)</li>
<li>scrambled eggs and toast</li>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/11/homemade-hot-cocoa-mix-dairy-free-of.html">hot cocoa</a></li>
<li>smoothies</li>
<li>etc.</li>
</ul>
<b>School's out so lunches will be at the sitter's.</b><br />
<b><br /></b></div>
<b>Sunday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2013/09/zucchini-bread.html">zucchini bread</a></li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>sandwiches</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>grapes</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li><u><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/11/oven-fried-chicken.html">Oven Fried Chicken</a></u></li>
<li>baked potatoes</li>
<li>steamed broccoli</li>
<li>lettuce wedges</li>
<li>strawberries</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Monday</b>:<br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2013/09/zucchini-bread.html">zucchini bread</a>, plum</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li>sweet pork lettuce wrapes (with butter lettuce)</li>
<li>rice</li>
<li>sliced melon</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Tuesday: </b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2013/09/zucchini-bread.html">zucchini bread</a>, plum</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/09/fry-bread.html">navajo tacos</a></li>
<li>strawberries</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Wednesday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>smoothie</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>Leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b></li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2014/02/corn-free-dogs.html">corn-free dogs</a></li>
<li>oven fries</li>
<li>roasted beets (beet chips)</li>
<li>grapes</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Thursday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>smoothie</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>peanut butter on toast</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li><u><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2012/10/honey-oat-pancakes.html">pancakes</a></u></li>
<li>hashbrowns</li>
<li>strawberries</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Friday</b>:<br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>eggs and veggies</li>
<li><b>lunch:</b> leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b></li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/01/pizza-crust.html">pizza</a></li>
<li>green salad</li>
<li>veggie sticks</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Saturday: </b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>smoothie</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>sandwiches</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b></li>
<ul>
<li>hamburgers</li>
<li>oven fries</li>
<li>green salad</li>
</ul>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
Paula Decariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031194478268710155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421820906537034945.post-87545010692406216422014-08-03T09:26:00.001-06:002014-08-03T09:26:33.374-06:00Weekly Menu (8/3/14-8/9/14)This week in our <span style="color: #8a8a8a;"><a href="http://bountifulbaskets.org/">Bountiful Basket</a> </span>(we share with my brother) we got the basket plus a grill pack:<br />
<ul>
<li>red grapes</li>
<li>figs</li>
<li>oranges</li>
<li>limes</li>
<li>bananas</li>
<li>mushrooms</li>
<li>zucchini</li>
<li>cherry tomatoes</li>
<li>radishes</li>
<li>avocado</li>
<li>cabbage</li>
<li>broccoli</li>
<li>green onions</li>
<li>yellow onions</li>
<li>asparagus</li>
<li>corn</li>
<li>portabellos</li>
<li>yellow squash</li>
<li>eggplant</li>
<li>green chilis</li>
</ul>
<br />
<div>
<div>
<b>The kids' breakfasts will consist of their choice of:</b></div>
<div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>cereal</li>
<li>muffins (<a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/10/gluten-freecasein-free-banana-nut-bread.html">banana chocolate chip</a>, <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2013/08/blueberry-muffins.html">blueberry</a>, <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/11/pumpkin-breadmuffins.html">pumpkin chocolate chip</a>, or <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2012/04/double-chocolate-zucchini-muffins.html">double chocolate zucchini muffins</a>)</li>
<li>scrambled eggs and toast</li>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/11/homemade-hot-cocoa-mix-dairy-free-of.html">hot cocoa</a></li>
<li>smoothies</li>
<li>etc.</li>
</ul>
<b>School's out so lunches will be at the sitter's.</b><br />
<b><br /></b></div>
<b>Sunday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>fasting</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>fasting</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>fasting</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li><u><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/09/potato-chip-chicken.html">Potato Chip Chicken</a></u></li>
<li>baked potatoes</li>
<li>sauteed veggies (zucchini, eggplant, asparagus, tomatoes, etc.)</li>
<li>corn on the cob</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Monday</b>:<br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>toast and peanut butter, figs</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li>hot dogs</li>
<li>oven fries</li>
<li>grapes</li>
<li>corn on the cobb</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Tuesday: </b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>toast topped with peanut butter and an orange</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li>chili</li>
<li>baked potatoes</li>
<li>steamed broccoli</li>
<li>corn on the cob</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Wednesday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>toast and peanut butter, fig</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>Leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b></li>
<ul>
<li>sandwiches</li>
<li>corn on the cob</li>
<li>orange slices</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Thursday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>smoothie</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>peanut butter on toast</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li><u><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/12/crepes.html">crepes</a></u></li>
<li>filled with eggs and ham, or peanut butter, bananas, jelly, etc.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Friday</b>:<br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>eggs and veggies</li>
<li><b>lunch:</b> leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b></li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/01/pizza-crust.html">pizza</a></li>
<li>green salad</li>
<li>veggie sticks</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Saturday: </b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>scrambled eggs and veggies</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>sandwiches</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b></li>
<ul>
<li>sloppy joes</li>
<li>oven fries</li>
<li>green salad</li>
</ul>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
Paula Decariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031194478268710155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421820906537034945.post-44878626357533217052014-07-27T14:57:00.000-06:002014-07-27T14:57:06.477-06:00Weekly Menu (7/27/14-8/2/14)This week in our <span style="color: #8a8a8a;"><a href="http://bountifulbaskets.org/">Bountiful Basket</a> </span>(we share with my brother) we got the basket plus a tropical pack:<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>mango</li>
<li>nectarines</li>
<li>bananas</li>
<li>plantain</li>
<li>blueberries</li>
<li>lychee</li>
<li>mint</li>
<li>kiwi</li>
<li>mushrooms</li>
<li>zucchini</li>
<li>lettuce</li>
<li>cauliflower</li>
<li>broccoli</li>
<li>brussel sprouts</li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div>
<div>
<b>The kids' breakfasts will consist of their choice of:</b></div>
<div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>cereal</li>
<li>muffins (<a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/10/gluten-freecasein-free-banana-nut-bread.html">banana chocolate chip</a>, <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2013/08/blueberry-muffins.html">blueberry</a>, <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/11/pumpkin-breadmuffins.html">pumpkin chocolate chip</a>, or <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2012/04/double-chocolate-zucchini-muffins.html">double chocolate zucchini muffins</a>)</li>
<li>scrambled eggs and toast</li>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/11/homemade-hot-cocoa-mix-dairy-free-of.html">hot cocoa</a></li>
<li>smoothies</li>
<li>etc.</li>
</ul>
<b>School's out so lunches will be at the sitter's.</b><br />
<b><br /></b></div>
<b>Sunday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>scrambled eggs and veggies</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>sandwiches</li>
<li><b>snack: </b><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/09/banana-and-peanut-butter-smoothie.html">banana and peanut butter smoothie</a></li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2012/02/chicken-fried-steak.html">Chicken Fried Steak</a></li>
<li>mashed potatoes</li>
<li>roasted brussel sprouts</li>
<li>corn on the cob</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Monday</b>:<br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>smoothie</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li><u><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2014/02/corn-free-dogs.html">corn-free dogs</a></u></li>
<li>oven fries</li>
<li>green salad</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Tuesday: </b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>toast topped with peanut butter and nectarine</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li>tacos with <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/04/homemade-flour-tortillas.html">homemade tortillas</a></li>
<li>green salad</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Wednesday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>scrambled eggs and veggies </li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>Leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b>we will be at a Cub Scout Pack Meeting:</li>
<ul>
<li>hot dogs</li>
<li>chips</li>
<li>baked beans</li>
<li>fruit</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Thursday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>smoothie</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>peaches</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li><u><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2013/07/crispy-waffles.html">crispy waffles</a></u></li>
<li>hashbrowns</li>
<li><a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/maple-glazed-ham-steak-113483">ham steaks</a></li>
<li>fruit salad</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Friday</b>:<br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>leftover waffles</li>
<li><b>lunch:</b> leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b></li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/01/pizza-crust.html">pizza</a></li>
<li>green salad</li>
<li>veggie sticks</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Saturday: </b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>scrambled eggs and veggies</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>sandwiches</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b></li>
<ul>
<li>hamburgers</li>
<li>oven fries</li>
<li>green salad</li>
</ul>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
Paula Decariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031194478268710155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421820906537034945.post-30515893531946503742014-07-21T12:00:00.000-06:002014-07-21T12:00:00.241-06:00Weekly Menu (7/20/14-7/26/14)We got back from our camping trip yesterday, so no <span style="color: #8a8a8a;"><a href="http://bountifulbaskets.org/">Bountiful Basket</a> </span>and our menu is a little slow in going up...but here it is:<br />
<br />
<div>
<div>
<b>The kids' breakfasts will consist of their choice of:</b></div>
<div>
<div>
<ul>
<li>cereal</li>
<li>muffins (<a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/10/gluten-freecasein-free-banana-nut-bread.html">banana chocolate chip</a>, <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2013/08/blueberry-muffins.html">blueberry</a>, <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/11/pumpkin-breadmuffins.html">pumpkin chocolate chip</a>, or <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2012/04/double-chocolate-zucchini-muffins.html">double chocolate zucchini muffins</a>)</li>
<li>scrambled eggs and toast</li>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/11/homemade-hot-cocoa-mix-dairy-free-of.html">hot cocoa</a></li>
<li>smoothies</li>
<li>etc.</li>
</ul>
<b>School's out so lunches will be at the sitter's.</b><br />
<b><br /></b></div>
<b>Sunday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/10/gluten-freecasein-free-banana-nut-bread.html">banana chocolate chip muffins</a>, hashbrowns, and bacon</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>sandwiches</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>nothing</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li>sandwiches, taquitos, leftovers...whatever we can find. :)</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Monday</b>:<br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/10/gluten-freecasein-free-banana-nut-bread.html">banana chocolate chip muffins</a> and grapes</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li><u><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/10/mcdonalds-at-home.html">Chicken Nuggets</a></u></li>
<li>oven fries</li>
<li>veggies and hummus</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Tuesday: </b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>toast topped with peanut butter and plums</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li>tacos with <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/04/homemade-flour-tortillas.html">homemade tortillas</a></li>
<li>green salad</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Wednesday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>scrambled eggs and veggies </li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>Leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li><u><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/09/frito-chili-pie/">chili</a></u></li>
<li>fritos/beanitos</li>
<li>green salad</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Thursday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>toast, bananas, and almond butter</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>peaches</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li><u><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2013/07/crispy-waffles.html">crispy waffles</a></u></li>
<li>hashbrowns</li>
<li>sausage</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Friday</b>:<br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/10/gluten-freecasein-free-banana-nut-bread.html">banana chocolate chip muffins</a> and grapes</li>
<li><b>lunch:</b> sandwiches</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b></li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/01/pizza-crust.html">pizza</a></li>
<li>green salad</li>
<li>veggie sticks</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Saturday: </b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>scrambled eggs and veggies</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>sandwiches</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b></li>
<ul>
<li>hamburgers</li>
<li>oven fries</li>
<li>green salad</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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Paula Decariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031194478268710155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421820906537034945.post-20336325776775990702014-07-21T04:54:00.000-06:002014-07-25T05:32:55.869-06:00Creamy Pesto Zoodles and A Veggetti Review and Giveaway!Spiralized veggies seem to be all the craze lately, and I love it. And with all the craze going on, I got the opportunity to try out the Veggetti<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 16.86px;">®</span>. It's compact and really incredibly easy to use. It can easily be stored with my small kitchen utensils when not in use and it's dishwasher safe. It fits perfectly for what I need. I love it!<br />
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Here's some more info about Veggetti<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 16.86px;">®</span>:<br />
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<li>By using zucchini, squash, carrots, cucumbers, and potatoes, the Veggetti<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 16.86px;">®</span> creates thick or thin pasta with significantly less calories and carbs than traditional noodles.</li>
<li>Ordinary pasta has 800 calories and 160 grams of carbs compared to 60 calories and 8 grams of carbs using Veggetti<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 16.86px;">®</span>!</li>
<li>Great for those who are trying to make healthier food choises, diabetics, or on gluten-free diets</li>
<li>The Veggetti<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 16.86px;">®</span> is quick & easy to use, has stainless steel blades, and is dishwasher safe</li>
<li>Veggetti<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 16.86px;">®</span> is available at Walmart, Bed Bath and Beyond, Walgreens, CVS, and other fine retailers nationwide</li>
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If you would like to learn more or get a Veggetti<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 16.86px;">®</span> of your own go to the Veggetti<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 16.86px;">®</span> website: <a href="http://www.getveggetti.com/">www.getveggetti.com</a>.</div>
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So, I thought I'd share one of the ways I have used my Veggetti<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 16.86px;">®</span> so far. With this wonderful summer recipe.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">And I thought I would also give you all the chance to <b>win</b> a Veggetti</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 16.86px;">®</span><span style="background-color: white;"> plus a $25 dollar visa gift card to go along with it! All you need to do is leave a comment and tell me how you would use the Veggetti</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 16.86px;">®</span><span style="background-color: white;"> in your house, include your email address so I can get hold of you if you are the winner. The giveaway will end on July 31st at 11:59pm.</span><br />
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<b>Creamy Pesto 'Pasta'</b><br />
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1/2 cup packed basil leaves<br />
1 1/2 tablespoons pine nuts<br />
1 garlic clove<br />
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1 tablespoon olive oil<br />
1/2 avocado<br />
2 small to medium zucchini<br />
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<i>Directions</i><br />
In a blender or food processor, combine everything except the zucchini and blend until smooth. To create zucchini noodles, simply twist the zucchini through the Veggetti, cut the noodles in half, or smaller depending on how long you like your noodles. Then blanch the noodles for a couple of minutes or until desired doneness is reached. Combine the sauce and the noodles and serve.<br />
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*The Veggetti, gift card, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by Ontel.<br />
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This post was shared on <a href="http://www.allergyfreealaska.com/2014/07/21/gluten-free-diy-tuesday-7-22-2014/">Gluten-Free & DIY Tuesday</a>, <a href="http://glutenfreehomemaker.com/blueberry-pound-cake-cheesecake-peaches-blueberry-crumble-bars/">Gluten Free Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.tessadomesticdiva.com/2014/07/allergy-free-wednesday-127.html">Allergy Free Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://poorandglutenfree.blogspot.com/2014/07/waste-not-want-not-wednesday-81.html">Waste Not Want Not Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://vegetarianmamma.com/glutenfreefridays-101-share-your-gf-recipes-lots-of-giveaways-this-week/">Gluten Free Friday</a>, and <a href="http://cassidyscraveablecreations.com/2014/07/gluten-free-natural-thursdays-diy-foaming-handsoap-more.html">Gluten Free and Natural Thursday</a>.</div>
Paula Decariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031194478268710155noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421820906537034945.post-68872695125651561592014-07-13T19:42:00.000-06:002014-07-13T19:42:52.592-06:00Weekly Menu (7/13/14-7/19/14)This week in our portion of the <span style="color: #8a8a8a;"><a href="http://bountifulbaskets.org/">Bountiful Basket</a> </span>(we share with my brother), we got both a basket and an Asian add-on pack:<br />
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<ul>
<li>green apples</li>
<li>peaches</li>
<li>oranges</li>
<li>grapes</li>
<li>bananas</li>
<li>broccoli</li>
<li>lettuce</li>
<li>tomatoes</li>
<li>cabbage</li>
<li>carrots</li>
<li>cucumber</li>
<li>celery</li>
<li>bok choy</li>
<li>napa cabbage</li>
<li>green onions</li>
<li>ginger</li>
<li>hot peppers</li>
<li>onion</li>
<li>garlic</li>
<li>basil</li>
</ul>
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<b>The kids' breakfasts will consist of their choice of:</b></div>
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<ul>
<li>cereal</li>
<li>muffins (<a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/10/gluten-freecasein-free-banana-nut-bread.html">banana chocolate chip</a>, <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2013/08/blueberry-muffins.html">blueberry</a>, <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/11/pumpkin-breadmuffins.html">pumpkin chocolate chip</a>, or <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2012/04/double-chocolate-zucchini-muffins.html">double chocolate zucchini muffins</a>)</li>
<li>scrambled eggs and toast</li>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/11/homemade-hot-cocoa-mix-dairy-free-of.html">hot cocoa</a></li>
<li>smoothies</li>
<li>etc.</li>
</ul>
<b>School's out so lunches will be at the sitter's.</b><br />
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<b>Sunday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>scrambled eggs and veggies</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>veggie sushi rolls</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>nothing</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li><u><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/09/gluten-free-teriyaki-marinade.html">Teriyaki chicken</a></u></li>
<li>Basmati Rice</li>
<li>Stir Fried Veggies</li>
<li>Fresh raspberries from our garden</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Monday</b>:<br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>smoothie</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2014/02/corn-free-dogs.html">Corn-Free Dogs</a></li>
<li>oven baked fries</li>
<li>veggie sticks</li>
<li>orange slices</li>
</ul>
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<b>Tuesday: </b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>toast topped with peanut butter and peaches</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li>tacos with <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/04/homemade-flour-tortillas.html">homemade tortillas</a></li>
<li>green salad</li>
</ul>
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<b>Wednesday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>scrambled eggs and veggies </li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>Leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/01/pizza-crust.html">pizza</a></li>
<li>green salad</li>
<li>veggie sticks</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Thursday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>toast, bananas, and almond butter</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>peaches</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li><u><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/01/apple-fritters.html">apple fritters</a></u></li>
<li>bacon</li>
<li>hashbrowns</li>
</ul>
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<b>Friday</b>: We are going to Bear Lake for the Weekend with my family! :)<br />
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<li><b>breakfast: </b>scrambled eggs and veggies</li>
<li><b>lunch:</b> sandwiches</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus, grapes, crackers, watermelon....</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b></li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/best-ever-barbecued-ribs">ribs</a></li>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/12/barbecue-beans-ie-famous-daves-wilbur.html">barbecue beans</a></li>
<li>and whatever sides my siblings bring. :)</li>
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<b>Saturday: </b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2012/10/honey-oat-pancakes.html">pancakes</a>, bacon, hashbrowns</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>sandwiches</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus, grapes, crackers, watermelon....</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b></li>
<ul>
<li>hot dogs</li>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/12/barbecue-beans-ie-famous-daves-wilbur.html">barbecue beans</a></li>
<li>leftover fruit and veggies from the rest of the trip</li>
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Paula Decariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031194478268710155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421820906537034945.post-21176975360138891772014-07-06T08:01:00.000-06:002014-07-06T08:01:49.711-06:00Weekly Menu (7/6/14-7/12/14)This week in our portion of the <span style="color: #8a8a8a;"><a href="http://bountifulbaskets.org/">Bountiful Basket</a> </span>(we share with my brother), we got both a basket and a Mexican add-on pack:<br />
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<ul>
<li>oranges</li>
<li>bananas</li>
<li>plums</li>
<li>grapes</li>
<li>cantaloupe</li>
<li>broccoli</li>
<li>lettuce</li>
<li>carrots</li>
<li>limes</li>
<li>lemon</li>
<li>tomatoes</li>
<li>avocado</li>
<li>green onions</li>
<li>garlic</li>
<li>variety of peppers</li>
<li>cilantro</li>
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<li>cereal</li>
<li>muffins (<a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/10/gluten-freecasein-free-banana-nut-bread.html">banana chocolate chip</a>, <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2013/08/blueberry-muffins.html">blueberry</a>, <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/11/pumpkin-breadmuffins.html">pumpkin chocolate chip</a>, or <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2012/04/double-chocolate-zucchini-muffins.html">double chocolate zucchini muffins</a>)</li>
<li>scrambled eggs and toast</li>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/11/homemade-hot-cocoa-mix-dairy-free-of.html">hot cocoa</a></li>
<li>smoothies</li>
<li>etc.</li>
</ul>
<b>School's out so lunches will be at the sitter's.</b><br />
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<b>Sunday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>fasting</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>fasting</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>fasting</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/best-ever-barbecued-ribs">Barbecue Ribs</a></li>
<li>slow cooked baked potatoes</li>
<li>green salad</li>
<li>cantaloupe slices</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Monday</b>:<br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>smoothie</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>carrots and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li>Mac & cheese</li>
<li>steamed broccoli</li>
<li>green salad</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Tuesday: </b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>toast and fruit</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li>tacos with <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/04/homemade-flour-tortillas.html">homemade tortillas</a></li>
<li>green salad</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Wednesday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>scrambled eggs and veggies </li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>Leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li>sandwiches</li>
<li>veggies and hummus</li>
<li>orange slices</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Thursday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>banana and almond butter</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>plum</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li><u><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2013/07/crispy-waffles.html">waffles</a></u></li>
<li>bacon</li>
<li>bananas</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Friday</b>:<br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>smoothie</li>
<li><b>lunch:</b> leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>nectarine</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b></li>
<ul>
<li>hamburgers</li>
<li>oven fries</li>
<li>green salad</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<b>Saturday: </b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>toast and fruit</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b></li>
<ul>
<li><u><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/09/frito-chili-pie/">chili</a></u></li>
<li>baked potatoes</li>
<li>green salad</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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Paula Decariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031194478268710155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421820906537034945.post-30662214357376124532014-06-30T06:53:00.001-06:002014-07-04T18:04:26.429-06:00Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate CakeSo, it was my birthday yesterday, which means we had birthday cake. If you follow this blog at all, you know I go all out on <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/p/birthday-cake-ideas.html">birthday cakes</a>. This one is definitely a keeper...it's a chocolate fudge cake, filled with a peanut butter filling, frosted with a dark chocolate buttercream, and topped off with a peanut butter icing and dairy-free peanut butter cups....yeah, it's divine! <br />
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<b>Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cake</b><br />
3/4 cup dairy-free margarine, softened (or butter if you can tolerate it)<br />
2 cups sugar<br />
3 eggs<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla<br />
2 cups GF flour blend<br />
1 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1 1/2 cups dairy-free milk<br />
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted<br />
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<i>Directions</i><br />
Preheat oven to 350F and grease and flour (with GF flour) two 8-9" round cake pans and set aside.<br />
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Cream margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy (beat for a few minutes at least). Add in eggs, one at a time, while mixing, and then mix in the vanilla. <br />
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In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with the dairy-free milk. Add in the melted chocolate and beat thoroughly. You are looking for a whipped texture.<br />
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Pour the mixture into the prepared pans and bake at 350F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.<br />
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<b>Peanut Butter Filling</b><br />
1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter<br />
3/4 cup powdered sugar<br />
1/2 teaspoon vanilla<br />
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Beat ingredients together, then spread (or press, it is thick) the filling on top of one cake layer and place the other cake layer on top of it.<br />
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<b>Dark Chocolate Buttercream Frosting</b><br />
1/2 cup dairy-free margarine, softened<br />
2/3 cup dutch processed cocoa (or Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa)<br />
3 cups powdered sugar<br />
1/3 cup dairy-free milk<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla<br />
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Beat ingredients together until desired consistency is reached and top cake with it. Allow frosting to set, before continuing on with the peanut butter icing.<br />
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<b>Peanut Butter Icing</b><br />
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar<br />
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter<br />
1/4 cup dairy-free milk<br />
1/2 teaspoon vanilla<br />
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Whisk together ingredients and pour over the top of the cake, smoothing it and allowing it to drip over the sides. Top with a few <a href="http://justins.com/item/dark-chocolate-peanut-butter-cup-single/">Justin Nut Butter Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter cups</a> if desired.<br />
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<br />Paula Decariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06031194478268710155noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421820906537034945.post-42343174353131101882014-06-29T08:29:00.001-06:002014-06-29T08:29:22.614-06:00Weekly Menu (6/29/14-7/5/14)First of all, it's my birthday...so, Happy Birthday to me! For those of you that know me, you know that means cake (I always go all out on cake):<br />
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I promise the recipe for this one is coming, it's a good one.<br />
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This week in our <span style="color: #8a8a8a;"><a href="http://bountifulbaskets.org/">Bountiful Basket</a> </span>we got:<br />
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<li>lettuce</li>
<li>celery</li>
<li>broccolettes</li>
<li>asparagus</li>
<li>corn</li>
<li>potatoes</li>
<li>tomatoes</li>
<li>limes</li>
<li>plums</li>
<li>nectarines</li>
<li>mango</li>
<li>bananas</li>
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<b>The kids' breakfasts will consist of their choice of:</b></div>
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<li>cereal</li>
<li>muffins (<a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/10/gluten-freecasein-free-banana-nut-bread.html">banana chocolate chip</a>, <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2013/08/blueberry-muffins.html">blueberry</a>, <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/11/pumpkin-breadmuffins.html">pumpkin chocolate chip</a>, or <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2012/04/double-chocolate-zucchini-muffins.html">double chocolate zucchini muffins</a>)</li>
<li>scrambled eggs and toast</li>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/11/homemade-hot-cocoa-mix-dairy-free-of.html">hot cocoa</a></li>
<li>smoothies</li>
<li>etc.</li>
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<b>School's out so lunches will be at the sitter's.</b><br />
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<b>Sunday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>scrambled eggs and veggies</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b><a href="http://www.vansfoods.com/our-products-crackers">crackers </a>and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li><u><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2010/12/indian-food-extravaganza.html">Indian Spiced Chicken Kebabs</a></u></li>
<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/08/roasted-cauliflower-and-updated-saag.html">Saag Aloo</a></li>
<li>Rice</li>
<li>Corn on the Cob (for the family)</li>
<li>Birthday Cake!</li>
</ul>
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<b>Monday</b>:<br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>smoothie</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>celery and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner</b></li>
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<li><u><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/09/frito-chili-pie/">chili</a></u></li>
<li>baked potatoes</li>
<li>roasted asparagus and broccolettes</li>
<li>green salad</li>
</ul>
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<b>Tuesday: </b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>yogurt (dairy-free) and a banana</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
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<li>tacos with <a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/04/homemade-flour-tortillas.html">homemade tortillas</a></li>
<li>green salad</li>
</ul>
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<b>Wednesday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>scrambled eggs and veggies </li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>Leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
<ul>
<li>sandwiches</li>
<li>veggies and hummus</li>
<li>nectarine slices</li>
</ul>
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<b>Thursday:</b><br />
<ul>
<li><b>breakfast: </b>banana and almond butter</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>plum</li>
<li><b>dinner:</b></li>
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<li><u><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2012/10/honey-oat-pancakes.html">honey oat pancakes</a></u></li>
<li>hashbrowns</li>
<li>bacon</li>
<li>bananas</li>
</ul>
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<b>Friday</b>:<br />
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<li><b>breakfast: </b>smoothie</li>
<li><b>lunch:</b> leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>nectarine</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b></li>
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<li>hot dogs</li>
<li>baked beans</li>
<li>green salad</li>
</ul>
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<b>Saturday: </b><br />
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<li><b>breakfast: </b>smoothie</li>
<li><b>lunch: </b>leftovers</li>
<li><b>snack: </b>veggies and hummus</li>
<li><b>dinner: </b></li>
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<li><a href="http://freelifeglutenfree.blogspot.com/2011/01/pizza-crust.html">pizza</a></li>
<li>green salad</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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