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A gluten-free Thanksgiving

Gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free This Thanksgiving was a last minute stay-cation with some good family FaceTime. The this year I tried to go more traditional. We also included apple and pumpkin pie (not pictured). Below are the recipes or links to the recipes. My hope is that this helps make your gluten-free meals easier! Bon Appetit!… Continue reading A gluten-free Thanksgiving

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Christmas Light

I love the soft glow of all the lights of Christmastime. Today while putting on the lights and thinking how pretty they were going to look, I was reminded of these verses: “The sun shall be no more your light by day, nor for brightness shall the moon give you light; but the Lord will… Continue reading Christmas Light

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Gluten-free Holiday Baking: Ginger Molasses Cookies

Kicking off holiday baking with gluten free and vegan Ginger Molasses Cookies 😋 Recipe: https://www.sarahbakesgfree.com/2018/12/gluten-free-vegan-molasses-cookies.html Note: For nut-free option, I used 3/4c. 1-1 gluten free flour instead of almond flour and add a bit more water.

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Cross buns: gluten, dairy, egg, and yeast free

This year, I wanted to try new baking as part of our Easter dinner in lockdown with my husband. I have extra time, and it would help the day seem more celebratory if special never-before-have-I-made comfort food were involved. I decided to give cross buns a try. It seemed like a perfect Easter dessert to… Continue reading Cross buns: gluten, dairy, egg, and yeast free

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Holiday Nog Scones: eggnog scones that are gluten, dairy, egg, soy, and nut free

It's probably no secret that scones are my favorite thing to bake. I still had leftover coconut milk holiday nog and wondered how this recipe might taste with that change. These scones have an overall vanilla taste, with just the right amount of sweetness and hint of cinnamon and nutmeg- perfect for a holiday brunch.… Continue reading Holiday Nog Scones: eggnog scones that are gluten, dairy, egg, soy, and nut free

Thoughts

Tombstones, Life, and Ambitions: A New Year’s Post

It's not about the numbers chiseled in concrete, it's how you lived your life in the dash between. -- Scotty McCreery, The Dash Tombstones, life, and ambitions. This time of year, and this day in particular, people seem to think and act on these ideas more than usual. Tombstones  Anyone listening to the news or… Continue reading Tombstones, Life, and Ambitions: A New Year’s Post

Thoughts

New Year 2012: Will I begin with pride or humility?

Like many others do this time of year, I have made resolutions that I fully intended to carry out.  At least until June.  (By then it should be habit, right?)  Often, I set out to conquer, determined to be strong.  The temptation and tendency to pride is pretty strong.  I will be better.  I will… Continue reading New Year 2012: Will I begin with pride or humility?