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.

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.