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Kahlua Mousse

mmmm. Thats all I have to say about this divine (& naturally gluten-free) dessert.

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Sourcing GF Recipes

Honestly?  I only have 5 or 6 gluten free cookbooks.  Most of the time I modify my own pre-GF recipes.  I like them better.  I think my Mom must have spoiled us for boring food.  We grew up on things like stroganof, ala king, home made caesar salad, and for special occasions Chile Rellenos!  YUM. [...]

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Dear Strawberries: Timmy’s Vs. Starbucks

Q:  Which one is better:  Tim Horton’s or Starbucks?
A: Starbucks naturally.  If you are asking about contamination and a cafe, the answer is nearly the same.  Tim Horton’s website declares none of their beverages or products to be gluten free.  Starbucks does not BAKE their own stuff there.  They essentially make beverages [...]

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The best Lasagne!

Ummm.  This ain’t exactly Weight-watcher approved.  But it is delice!

2 cups scramble-fried ground beef
1 jar Prima Vera pasta sauce
1 can stewed tomatoes
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
12 lasagne noodles, cooked per package directions (I use Tinkyada Brown Rice Lasagne Noodles)

In a bowl, stir first 3 ingredients together.  Preheat oven to 350° [...]

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GF Diet & Weight Watchers

Hello friends,
We are embarking on a new path in our diets.  Both hubby and I need to loose a few pounds.  Me a few more than he, but who’s counting?  So he has joined weight watchers at work, and is eating on the flex plan – that is the points one.  This is an excellent [...]

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Contamination Tip: serving dishes

We used to serve “fancy dinner” on Sunday evening with our three young girls.  We needed an excuse to teach our little orangatangs some manners so that was it.  We put out a table cloth, candles and let them drink juice out of wine glasses.  Mommy kinda enjoyed it too.    And of course [...]

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Contamination Tip -marking

Any products containing gluten? Mark them LOUDLY. As the cook, you may know what is and isn’t contaminated, but little fingers or sleep-deprived adults will not be as quick to tell the difference.
- use a skull & crossbones with a marker (we found this amusing at first!)
- Now I keep masking tape in [...]

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New Menu printable! & Menu, of course

Here is the printable version: aug-wk1.
Click on the image to see it full size.

And here is the template if you would like to print off some blank menus and create your own!
The links to the recipes:
Poached Salmon, roasted veggies, pasta
Roasted chicken (from our local market ) and potato salad or mashed potatoes
hamburger patties and [...]

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