Gluten-Free Cake Mix

Oh, dear, I don't have anything pictorially to post on this one...I'm sure my dad does though. I mixed up the dry ingredients for this cake to take to my parent's house for L's birthday. The cupcakes turned out wonderfully. Yumm!! And L knew just what to do when it came to the candles...and she's only 2! I didn't realize that she would. Fun!

Sandwiches

Most days for lunch the girls have sandwiches, with peanut butter being the main insides. L likes meat and cheese, but not in her sandwich, in the case of a meat and cheese sandwich she eats all parts separately. Kj on the other hand will add whatever is on her plate to her sandwich. Today, I made peanut butter sandwiches and she added her cheese to it. See how happy this sandwich made her. Try it, you might like it too...



Here was the hit of yesterday. Kevin was home as he had just finished a test and we convinced him that he might as well eat with us as eat his lunch at work. Here is what I made:

Crunchy Peanut Butter Sandwiches

Spread one slice of bread with creamy peanut butter.
Sprinkle with sunflower seeds.
Drizzle on agave nectar.
And then, just for fun, spread a bit of Nutella on the other slice...just a bit in the corner.

It was a hit. As for me in my gluten-free-ness, I put all the toppings in a bowl and used my tostadas to scoop it up. Yumm.

I am trying to recall what all she put in her sandwich the other day. Oh, maybe it was: peanut butter, banana, agave nectar, cheese, banana, Nutella...that doesn't seem quite right...but if you are daring, you could try that as well. :)

Goodbye Scarf, Hello Skirt

I didn't have enough yarn left to finish this skirt, so I had to take apart a much liked scarf. Kevin asked if I ever wore it... I haven't really this winter, but last winter it was a favorite! The skirt won out, so goodbye scarf.

Baby Hat

I found this idea when looking through someone's pictures on Facebook. I'll have to try again and write down the exact directions for you all.

Comparing...

I know you aren't supposed to do this with your children, but this is a fun one... Same age, same clothes, similar props... Kj and L.

Pizza Crust - Gluten-free

I mentioned this crust in a previous post about Hot Pockets, and today I tried it in its intended state. It was delicious! Here is my altered version:

3 cups gluten-free flour mix
3 teaspoons xanthan gum
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons instant dry yeast
(mix these)

1 1/4 cups warm water
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
(mix these)

Combine 2 mixtures, beat 2-3 minutes. Cut in half and spread each half on a pizza stone, brush with olive oil. Add favorite toppings and bake at 400 degrees for 14-15 minutes. Yumm!

I am testing out how freezing one section works out. Hopefully it doesn't ruin this wonderful dough! :) I'll have to update later with the results.

Gluten-Free Flour Mix

2 parts rice flour
2 parts potato starch
1 part tapioca flour