Although fall technically doesn’t start for a few more days, fall weather is sure here. That means it’s time for fall fruits, including pears. They are delicious plain or pureed as pearsauce. But another great way to use them is in a crisp. This pear crisp is gluten free and oat free. It is very …
Gluten Free Vanilla Wafers
Last week I needed to make a snack for my daughter that was comparable to “vanilla cookies.” So I came up with a gluten free vanilla wafer. Both kids LOVE these. My husband and I do too! These wafers are very easy to make. And one batch makes about 60 cookies. You can …
Meal Plans Week of 9-15-13
Wow, life sure is getting busy! I’m sure it will only get crazier as my kids get older. But for now this is about as much as I care to do – church, school, Kindermusik, dance, soccer,…it’s already getting hard to keep up. I’m thankful I had a couple of days last week that I …
Meal Plans Week of 9-8-13
September is in full swing now. Last week was our kick off week of activities and school. And it was quite a whirlwind week in my kitchen too! Lots of canning, freezing, baking and cleaning. I’m not sure I can maintain that pace each week. But I’ll try to keep up. First day of kindergarten. …
Goals of the Month – September 2013
Summer is coming to an end. Labor Day is over. And the day has finally come. My baby girl is off to her first day of kindergarten! I’m probably more anxious than she is. That is our first big change. I’m anticipating (and hoping for) a lot more change this month. I will now have …
Meal Plans Week of 9-1-13
September 1 and I’m already running behind. Getting a late start on my post after spending lots of time in the kitchen dealing with chicken broth and de-boning. I still can’t believe it’s September!! Visiting Great Grandma and Great Grandpa’s farm. This week the chaos of fall begins. Tomorrow should be relaxing with the whole …
End of Month Recap and Links – August 2013
The end of August is always bittersweet. It’s sad to see summer go. But it’s exciting to start school and activities and see friends. On the whole the month ended better than it started. My body has gone through a lot of healing in the past few weeks.There have been really good days. And really …
Easy Pink Lemonade
Refreshing and hydrating, this easy pink lemonade is made with only real ingredients. No artificial flavors or colors. It’s the perfect summer drink! Whether it’s the middle of summer or you’re just looking forward to the start of spring, pink lemonade is the perfect drink. Dye-free Pink Lemonade This easy pink lemonade only takes minutes …
Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes…Or Muffins (Whichever Makes You Feel Better)
Use up your abundance of zucchini with chocolate zucchini cupcakes. Enjoy them for breakfast, with a bowl of soup or as a dessert. No matter when you eat them chocolate zucchini cupcakes are delicious! Anyone who’s ever grown zucchini knows that it just keeps coming! To me that means one thing – time to bake! …
Meal Plans Week of 8-25-13
It’s our final week before school and schedules begin. I’m hoping it will be somewhat relaxing. We’ve got church. Justin and Rebecca are going to a baseball game. I need to go to Harvest Health and the farmer’s market. I’m hoping we can go to the park and maybe finally stop by my grandma’s house. …