Heavenly Bliss

I've named this Heavenly Bliss. I was cleaning out the freezer yesterday and among the piles and piles of frozen banana's I found three random frozen strawberries. I decided to make a smoothie using:
2 smallish frozen bananas
3 frozen largish strawberries
and just a splash of unsweetened almond milk

This was my first time making a smoothie without ice cream or yogurt and did not want it to be overly liquidy so I decided to add only the tiniest amount of almond milk to begin with. It turned out to be a good thing and ended up with a texture and taste not unlike an incredibly smooth ice cream. This recipe yields just a little over a cup of Heavenly Bliss. What an incredible healthy (not to mention vegan) alternative for sugar cravings. Enjoy!

GF Bisquick Pancakes

I don't think I've done a review of Bisquick's GF Pancake Mix yet. They are absolutely delicious! We visited my sister out of town for Christmas and she made these while we were there. They look, smell, and taste just like non gluten free buttermilk pancakes. I had no idea that Bisquick was making GF pancake mix. When we got home Bear made some biscuits using this flour and they turned out so light and tasty. This brand of pancake mix gets four thumbs up from us. Enjoy!

GF Brownies

This is a delicious brownie. It is moist and melts in your mouth; the perfect treat to have with tea. I like to keep a box on hand to make up when I have guests coming over.

A word on Gluten Free and this blog:

Hi, I just wanted to make a quick mention about being gluten free and why I started this blog. When I mention that I am gluten free people always tell me how sorry they are. I find this to be rather amusing and usually ask them why they are sorry? See people think you have to give up everything that you loved before going GF, and the truth is as long as your willing to experiment and do some searching, you can have every single thing you miss from before you went GF in GF form. This blog was made largely to illustrate some of the tasty treats that a lot of people think they have to give up. I DO NOT eat these every day. Eating high fat and sugary treats and/or meals every day is HIGHLY unhealthy! Salads, chicken, veggies, rice, and fruits make up a lot of my meals. I'm lucky that I'm not lactose intolerant or allergic to eggs on top of being Gluten intolerant. Giving up Gluten was easy, but Heaven only knows what I would do if I had to give up cheese! I'm still working on a flaky buttery crust for potpies and croissants, but almost there. So sit back and Enjoy!

Veggie Burger

Yum Yum! Amy's makes such good and tasty products. These veggie burgers were so moist and yummy. Lots of flavor in each bight. I still have not found a good hamburger bun, but this was yummy all the same. Enjoy.

Eggplant Meatless Meatballs

A few weeks ago we had spaghetti and meatless meatballs for dinner. The sauce was made this past summer from things in our garden and then frozen so we could thaw it out for quick meals. Bear loves meatballs with his spaghetti and these were so delicious. A friend was over that night and has been teasing me non stop since then, but Bear and I think that they were delicious. A definite repeat. Enjoy!

Mutter Paneer Mac 'n' Cheese!

This is an incredibly delicious GF meal. I miss Naan bread and have not attempted a gluten free version yet. I had some left over Mac 'n Cheese (click here for the recipe) and stirred in a box of pre-made Mutter Paneer by SWAD to make the mac 'n cheese a little spicy.
It was delicious, fast, cheep, and a definite repeat. It was spicy, but not to spicy, creamy, savory, and just plain good. The perfect soul food for a cold winter day. Enjoy!

Pizza Night

This is a post for Kevin's Friend. So your Gluten Free! Don't worry; your life is not over. I heard you were having a hard time finding Pizza and lamenting the loss of beer. FEAR NOT! There are several places that make a good Pizza and several alternative alcohol beverages that are all safe to eat and drink. Biaggis, Zebra Pizza, and some God Father's make excellent GF' pizza's. What Bear and I have taken to however, is making our own. Udi's makes a pre-made crust. They come two in a bag. This crust is absolutely yummy and does not crumble apart. Every Wednesday is pizza night at our house.
There now. Don't these look lovely? Mine is a white pizza made with Classico Alfredo sauce, mushrooms, black olives, fresh basil, oregano, savory, and four different types of cheese. Absolutely indulgent. Bear's pizza is made with Pastorelli Italian Chef Pizza sauce, 70% fat free turkey peperoni, black olives, pizza seasoning, and four different types of cheese. The cheese we use is a soft Mozzarella, extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded Mozzarella, and Parmesan. It's fun to make your own pizzas, healthier, and in the long run cheaper.
Now as for beer... I have yet to find a good GF beer. GF beer smells so horrible that I have never been able to take a sip; and if I don't like it I'm not going to drink it. I like to have a small glass of something with dinner every once in a while. There are several other forms of alcohol that are safe to drink. Here is a partial list of alcohol that is for the most part safe. You will want to check all of the labels on these yourself before you drink. Remember, anything with wheat is not safe but anything with malt is also not safe..
Bourbon, brandy, hard ciders, champagne, cognac, gin, Kahlua, Mead, Ouzo, Sake, Scotch Whisky, Sherry, Tequila, Vermouth, Vodka, and Wine are all safe. Remember to check each label. I'm sure there are others, but this is what I've found so far. Take care, drink and eat responsibly, good luck and feel free to email me with any questions.