Gluten Free Homesteader Cornbread

 

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When the weather is cold and I need a warm, hearty, batch of cornbread, this is my "go-to" recipe. My favorite thing about this recipe is how easily it can be converted from a wheat version into a gluten free version. We have had great success with this using the Pamela's All-Purpose mix.

Delicious Gluten-Free Cauliflower Lasagna

Shortly afterbecoming gluten free, we discovered this amazing recipe for a healthy version of Lasagna that tastes far better than any noodle version. I have made this several times for our guests(many of which really dislike cauliflower) and they have quickly eaten this up and asked for more.

Reasons I love to Line-Dry!

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If you aren't already hooked on line-drying your clothes, you really ought to at least check it out! Like most things, I've heard various reasons why one should or shouldn't. One complaint I heard about using a clothes-line was the concern over people having their clothes stolen. While I suppose that could happen...I don't have designer clothes, so I'm really not concerned over that.

Here are the reasons why I use a clothes-line, and why after several years I still LOVE it!

Our Garden-2012

Gardening is in full swing around our house and we are loving it! Usually I'm trying to restrain myself to keep my garden small and to not over do it, and I think I kept the garden pretty well balanced, while keeping a nice variety. 

This year we have several new plants that we are trying to grow; Spaghetti Squash, Broccoli, Carrots, Radishes, Purple Sweet Peppers, potatoes, and buckwheat. I am especially excited to try the buckwheat!

Homemade Gluten Free Donuts!

Recently, as my son's birthday was drawing closer, I began searching for ideas, hoping to make him a batch of gluten free donuts. Anytime I try a new recipe I'm a little nervous...especially when I need to make adjustments. Most of the time It seems like I'm always trying to "wing it" with what's in my pantry...and that's what I did again here. Instead of using the fancier, more expensive types of GF flour mix(that wasn't in my pantry) I tried substituting it with Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Flour Mix, a fairly affordable mix that is a little easier to find in most stores.

Celebrating Life and Resting-Up!

"I will Praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made."
                                                  ~Psalm 139:14 (NKJV)

These past few weeks haven't see much activity around this little blog, but our little home sure has, and for a very good reason. After 41 very busy weeks, our precious little, Katherine, was born! Since then, our days have become even fuller, as have our hearts!

Pullapart Horse Cupcake Cake

This month has been a very busy month for us with preparing for the arrival of our new baby, everyday living, and putting together a fun birthday celebration for our daughter. Something we 've really enjoyed is making our kids birthday cakes. It's a fun and inexpensive way to to add to their celebration and we love to see what ideas they come up with for the theme of their cake.