This is an adaptation of my favorite butter/sugar cookie recipe from Susan Branch’s Christmas from the Heart of the Home Cookbook. I used it for years before discovering Celiac Disease, and find that it works much the same using GF flours with only a couple of adaptations. GF Sugar Cookies (Can be used for rolling… Read More Gluten Free Friday
Kayla had her 3rd annual Christmas tea party last Saturday. She invited 7 girls over for the occasion. There was cookie decorating – both sugar cookie cutouts and gingerbread men. I always plan several activities, but every year we hardly get to all of them, because the girls are so meticulous about the craft or… Read More Time for Tea
I know….it’s only supposed to be 12 things, but I have to add… 13. Aside from church on Christmas Eve for a candlelight service, my next favorite place to go at Christmastime (or any time for that matter) is….. Starbucks! What is it about that place that charms me so? The warm wall colors, hard… Read More #13 Random Fact
…not concerning the historical holiday, but surrounding my own thoughts and experiences, since I was tagged by Megan at Sorta Crunchy for this “Christmas Hoopla”. OK, I’m not so good at quick random thoughts and avoid this type of exercise usually, but here goes…. 1. I used to think the words were, “Rudolph the red-nosed… Read More 12 Random Christmas Facts….
Lentil Chili Another one from my friend Sara… So yummy! 3 cloves garlic2 Tbsp oil (canola, olive, veg)1 medium onion, chopped1 medium green bell pepper, chopped5 cups water (or combo of water and broth)1 1/2 cups dried lentils1 tsp salt1 Tbsp chili powder ( I use less for the kids, and my chili powder from… Read More Gluten Free Friday
Well, we survived the blizzard yesterday – got about a foot of snow in only a few hours. This angel is in our front yard, and yes that big white blob and the little ones are snowflakes! Let’s see if you can guess what my early (and only) Christmas present is this year… Early this… Read More Winter Wonderland
It was the straw, or should I say the pine needles that broke the Mama’s back this week. I knew our tree was seeming a bit dry to the touch, and needles seemed to be dropping prematurely. But on Tuesday just the vibrations from walking in the house were bringing them down in what sounded… Read More Tree Tradition: Take Two
And the ransomed of the LORD will return And come with joyful shouting to Zion, With everlasting joy upon their heads They will find gladness and joy, And sorrow and sighing will flee away.Isaiah 35:10 It is always a great joy to spend one Sunday during Advent with a baptism service! Here is Cindy leading… Read More Second Sunday in Advent
Crunchy Cornbread 1 cup GF flour1 cup cornmeal1/4 cup sugar4 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt! cup milk (soy/rice/almond OK, too)1/4 cup oil1 eggCrushed corn chips (Fritos) Mix dry ingredients together. Add milk, oil, and egg and stir until blended. Pour into greased 8×8 baking dish or muffin tin, and sprinkle crushed corn chips on top.… Read More Gluten Free Friday
We’ve made attempts at celebrating Advent for many years – desiring to emphasize the “coming” of Christ into the world (the word “advent” comes from the Latin adventus which means coming or arrival. Thank you Latina Christiana!), to experience the anticipation and longing for Him in our hearts. Most years we don’t accomplish our lofty… Read More First Sunday in Advent