tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89388697151092657942024-03-05T06:41:57.307-07:00A Crazy Creative LifeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger176125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938869715109265794.post-81007499578105335342014-11-11T19:42:00.000-07:002014-11-11T20:43:04.024-07:00Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;">
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As Thanksgiving approaches I am thinking more along the lines of experimenting with our favorite holiday flavors. So I decided to use pumpkin this time. Usually it takes me several tries to get what I like, but this time it was great on the first try. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">.....keep in mind that I'm pretty sure my overall taste in things has diminished, but moving on...this should be good to everyone since I just used the same recipe as King Arthur's Flour and adjusted for the GF flours.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But here is an example of the results (or better said, what happens when you and the mister eat all the donuts for breakfast!!) I just </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">LOVE</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> a day off with my husband.</span></span></div>
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<u><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Pumpkin Donuts</span><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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large eggs<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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1/2 cups pumpkin purée (canned pumpkin)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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oven to 350.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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wet. Add dry. Beat 3-5 minutes. Scoop into greased donut mold. Bake 12-15
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*** I just checked my blog list and apparently never posted my sister's wonderful gluten free flour mix. It has the perfect weight and balance so you can use it in just about any normal recipe. Love it!! (I'll post that soon)</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938869715109265794.post-74138781830109519972014-06-20T17:47:00.002-06:002014-06-20T17:47:52.920-06:00Are Ghirardelli chocolate chips gluten free?So if you've been asking yourself, "Are Ghirardelli chocolate chips gluten free?" the answer at this time is NO.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938869715109265794.post-67602310901394587362014-05-19T20:40:00.000-06:002014-05-19T20:41:41.528-06:00gluten free banana white chocolate loafI'm finding our favorite recipes are the same we've used all our lives but with a gluten-free flour blend. These were our first wonderful gluten-free breads and we devoured them. It's amazing how much of a comfort food bread is.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Melt white chocolate and drizzle onto the loaf of bread.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938869715109265794.post-89510702334992443902014-05-17T13:19:00.003-06:002014-06-04T19:33:19.714-06:00gluten free chocolate chip cookies<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since going gluten-free I've tried several different cookie recipes. Yesterday Jaden and I decided to make simple chocolate chip cookies. I used the recipe on the Guittard Semi-sweet chocolate chip bag and modified it to be gluten-free. They were the best we've had GF!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjXjtYxj3drM8ik3TWN34EbYVRmbdhXcNYwRMwNqTxuxSvtH5WrymYbBnh-Ge2jERFrCcz1lqRJ43XBz_9hd42TzTkc4Gh2o9DNt_0A7H6rVqIy0-os22sS479Zce0Ra2nPtzd7oAhqxg/s1600/photo+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjXjtYxj3drM8ik3TWN34EbYVRmbdhXcNYwRMwNqTxuxSvtH5WrymYbBnh-Ge2jERFrCcz1lqRJ43XBz_9hd42TzTkc4Gh2o9DNt_0A7H6rVqIy0-os22sS479Zce0Ra2nPtzd7oAhqxg/s1600/photo+2.JPG" height="432" width="640" /></a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few tips for modifying a regular recipe to be gluten-free are:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add an egg or two depending on the recipe</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Increase leaving by adding some baking powder (I prefer not to increase baking soda)</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add 1/2 - 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (helps hold it together- you can also use ground flax or chia seed but opt for the full teaspoon)</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Use GF rice flour mix *(I use Rebecca's recipe which I will include at the bottom of this post)</span></li>
</ul>
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Here are the original and modified recipes so you can compare...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Guittard Chocolate Chip Cookies</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup butter, softened</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3/4 cup granulated sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon vanilla</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 1/4 cups flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 cups chocolate chips</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Guittard GF Chocolate Chip Cookies</u></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup butter, softened</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3/4 cup granulated sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon vanilla</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 1/4 cups GF rice flour mix (added 1/8-1/4 cup for altitude adjustment)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 tsp baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp xanthan gum</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 cups chocolate chips</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Beat and Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don't forget to mix up your own batch of rice flours...</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u><br /></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Rebecca's Rice Flour Mix</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">1 1/4 cup brown rice flour</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0px;">1 1/4 cup white rice flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0px;">1 cup sweet rice flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0px;">1 cup tapioca flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup potato starch</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tsp xanthan gum</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938869715109265794.post-25493268030649846872014-03-08T19:23:00.001-07:002014-03-08T19:45:48.679-07:00Embracing Celiac and FAQ<div class="MsoNormal">
<u><span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The
Story</span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many of you know that I started this year on a
gluten-free journey with Jaden in hopes of finding a solution to his constant
illness. He missed all but 3 days of school in November and I was called to
pick him up from school several times in November and December. (His teacher
said he was like a limp rag and unable to work.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After the 3 week trial diet we found that I too was
reactive to the gluten. Then we tested Dallin and he joined us on the journey
(although his digestive tract was less reactive his moods were violent). Allison,
a Celiac dietician, believes that our moods are an outward expression of the
war that is raging within our bodies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In February we went to Guatemala. I got so sick
that we decided I should see a Celiac specialist and have an
endoscopy/colonoscopy. During which they took a biopsy and found that my small
intestine is paralyzed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We received the results of the biopsy this week and
I learned that I have Celiac Disease. I thought it would be an easy transition
to go from gluten-free to gluten-free with Celiac. I was wrong. There was
something devastating about being told that not only can I not have gluten, but
even the slightest trace will be like swallowing a spoon full of glass. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm not sure why that was so difficult to hear.
Maybe because I still have a shelf in the storage room of gluten-filled foods.
Or maybe because I wanted my childrens' chances of having it to be lower.
Either way, I shed some tears and am now ready to move on.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">The Transition</span><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Making our home gluten-free is a challenge that will take time, but there are several obvious items to go (like the toaster and all our plastics).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The hardest thing to get rid of? Yes, our good old Friday-night-friend who we've faithfully made the best sourdough pizza on for many years.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: green;">Goodbye dear Pizza Stone…</span><span style="color: green;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eating out is a lot harder but pizza and lettuce
wraps are yummy. We just ask them to put new gloves on when fixing our food. It
helps to let them know we are not tolerant of gluten rather than just a part of
the huge GF fad for weight loss. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And so the easiest thing to embrace? The Jimmy John's Unwich!</span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">FAQ</span><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been asked many questions
about Celiac and gluten-intolerance and often the answer has been "I
really don't know". So I made lists of questions to ask the *Celiac
Specialist, Dr. Ligorria in Guatemala, and the *Celiac Registered Dietician,
Allison Morotz in Pocatello (who by the way is amazing!)…she even answers my
texts from the grocery store when I don't know what is gluten-free.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*I tried to write their answers as quickly as
possible so that I could remember them word for word. However, they aren't
exact.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">Q</span>. What is the difference between
Celiac and gluten intolerance?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">A</span>. There are 3 types of gluten
reactions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Celiac Disease- This is an autoimmune response
where your body attacks the tissue of the small intestine when there is gluten
present and interferes with the absorption of nutrients in the food. This is
called Villous Atrophy.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gluten Intolerance or Non-Celiac Gluten
Sensitivity (NCGS) is a condition where your body reacts to gluten with
diarrhea and bloating but there is no damage to the small intestine (although
some studies have found damage to other organs).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gluten Allergy is when your body sends
histamines to fight the gluten off. A gluten allergy can cause a
life-threatening reaction to gluten.</span></li>
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permanent?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">A</span>. Villi normally
stand straight up and grab all the nutrients they can. With celiac they lay
flat because they are sick and damaged. They are usually good at rebounding and
absorption rates improve. Permanent damage is rare.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I detox or repair my digestive system?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">A</span>. No. Regardless of which of the
three previously mentioned conditions you have, you should never eat gluten
again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">Q</span>. What foods have gluten?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">A</span>. Wheat, Barley and Rye (although
often oats contain traces because of where they are grown and processed).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">Q</span>. What happens if I continue to eat
gluten even though I have Celiac Disease?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">A</span>. Eating gluten as a Celiac can
cause permanent damage to the small intestine, malnutrition, miscarriage in
pregnant women, colitis, as well as thyroid disease, osteoporosis, other autoimmune
diseases and cancer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">Q</span>. What are the chances of my
children having Celiac?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">A</span>. First degree relatives (siblings
and children) have a 15-30% chance. Some studies have shown that it can be more
common among siblings because while it is genetic it can be environmentally
triggered.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">Q</span>. How do I explain this to others?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">A</span>. You can't. Everyday is different
because your body is in internal chaos. No one can understand that constant
discomfort and many prefer not to believe it is real. What matters the most is
that you do what is best for yourself and your family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">Q</span>. Is it unhealthy or unfair to my
family to have a gluten-free home?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">A</span>. No. There is absolutely nothing
wrong with a gluten-free diet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">Q</span>. How do I make sure we are getting
the nutrition we need?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">A</span>. With Celiac you
cannot meet your bodies' needs with just the food you eat. You NEED a
multivitamin!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*Allison
suggests: Children's chewable multivitamin <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 20pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">1 per Child; 2 per Adult **EVERYDAY**</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 20pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">As you chew it is absorbed by your mouth and
stomach before hitting your intestines</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 20pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="line-height: 20pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Chewable. No Gummy because the gelatin can bind
nutrients.</span></span></li>
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develop an intolerance to gluten when you don't eat it regularly?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">A</span>. Myth. "Removing gluten won't
make you gluten intolerant."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">Q</span>. Can I only eat foods labeled
"Gluten Free"?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">A</span>. No. "FDA law requires any
food item containing wheat or gluten must declare it on the label. Usually seen
under the ingredient list."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Celiac?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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go hand in hand with malnutrition. Fat is easily absorbed. Your body will not
give up fat stores until it starts getting nutrients.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938869715109265794.post-47719044774857499902014-01-19T10:22:00.002-07:002014-01-19T10:30:51.083-07:00gluten-free brownies with mint frostingJaden is my brownie maker. When he was six he started making them better than I could make them. I tried a couple gluten-free recipes and decided that this was the closest I would get to his brownies.<br />
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I started with a recipe from "My Gluten-free Kitchen" and adjusted it to be closer to my recipe. She suggests making them over a couple of days. I make the brownies at night, put them in the fridge and finish the rest in the morning.<br />
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Here is the link (and it's worth a visit just to see the beautiful stack of mint brownies).<br />
<a href="http://mygluten-freekitchen.com/mint-chocolate-brownie-decadence-gluten-free/">My Gluten-free Kitchen Mint Chocolate Brownie</a><br />
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My results…<br />
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<u>Gluten-free Brownie Recipe</u><br />
1 cup butter, melted<br />
1 cup cocoa<br />
5 eggs<br />
1 cup white sugar<br />
1 cup brown sugar<br />
1 tsp. vanilla<br />
3/4 cup gluten free flour mix<br />
1/2 cup almond flour<br />
1/2 tsp. xanthan gum (optional if it is already in you GF flour mix)<br />
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Preheat oven to 350.<br />
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Beat eggs until frothy. Add sugar, cocoa and butter. Beat well. Add remaining ingredients and beat on high for 2-3 minutes.<br />
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Pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake 25-30 minutes. Remove and allow to cool then place in the fridge to get cold.<br />
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<u>Mint Frosting</u><br />
1/2 cup butter, softened<br />
3 cups powdered sugar<br />
3 Tbsp. milk<br />
1/2 tsp. mint (1 tsp. if you like it really minty)<br />
Food coloring (optional)<br />
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Beat butter until fluffy. Add remaining ingredients and beat well. Spread onto the brownies and place in fridge while making the ganache.<br />
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<u>Chocolate Ganache</u><br />
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips<br />
1/3 cup butter or whipping cream (I prefer the cream)<br />
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Melt in microwave for 1 minute. Stir. Continue melting and stirring in 30 second intervals until it is smooth.<br />
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Carefully spread ganache over the mint frosting. Return to fridge to harden.<br />
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Store covered in the refrigerator or freeze in ziploc bags.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938869715109265794.post-51768170368358547812014-01-06T21:01:00.001-07:002014-03-08T19:34:51.504-07:00Ashley's gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal raisin scripture cookiesReally just…Monster Cookies!<br />
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Ashley had such a fun time teaching family home evening tonight that she wanted me to post the results along with the longest possible cookie name. So there you have it folks!! She was that excited! :o)<br />
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_________________ soda Matt 13:33<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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__________________ for the horses... D & C 89:17<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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__________________ 1 Sam 30:12<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've tried finding a good pan dulce recipe for years but they are all just a little too dry. This is the closest I've come to the pan dulce that I used to buy at Paiz on Carretera El Salvador. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I created this recipe by combining my brother-in-law's Fat Tuesday roll recipe and a Guatemalan sweet roll. So here you have it…sorry about the pictures, but I am too tired to get my real camera out.</span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pan Dulce Crescents<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Tblsp yeast<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup warm water<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/3 cup sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup powdered milk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 egg<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup butter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 tsp salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 1/2- 4 cups flour<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 tsp cardamom<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>or 1/2 tsp cinnamon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Topping:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 1/2 cup butter <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 1 cup all-purpose flour <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1pt;">Directions<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Proof the yeast in warm
water. Add powdered milk, sugar, butter, salt, egg and half of the flour. Beat
for several minutes. Gradually add the remaining flour and knead for several
minutes.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Place in a large greased
bowl, and turn the dough to coat. Cover, and let rise in a warm place until
doubled.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Topping:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fluffy. Add the flour to make a thick paste. Add vanilla.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cut dough into two parts.
Pressinto a circle and cut 12 pizza slices. Roll crescents by starting at the
wide end and working towards the narrow point. Place patties of topping on top
of the roll and pat down lightly. Use a knife to cut grooves in the topping.
Cover and let rise until doubled.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938869715109265794.post-6875433826153351062013-10-09T21:56:00.000-06:002013-10-09T21:56:00.611-06:00How I RollLast Summer I made a little collage to sum up the joys of the season...<br />
camping, water balloon fights, fresh foods and Yellowstone National Park.<br />
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Kind of a silly collage, but it means so much to me. The good times started just 6 weeks after my stroke. I was struggling in so many ways and still barely walking, but the sunshine and happy family moments created rich and beautiful memories.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938869715109265794.post-35154259810075066742013-08-28T08:24:00.004-06:002013-08-28T08:24:54.489-06:00Zucchini Dinner PuffsTwo weeks ago we tore out five of our zucchini plants but we still have plenty to enjoy.<br />
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Here are some easy quiche-like puffs we made last night. Please forgive the poor photo quality- I used my phone. I hadn't planned on posting this but half way through dinner Dallin exclaimed, "What is this? It's not yummy. It's DELICIOUS!".<br />
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<u>Zucchini Puffs</u><br />
1 Tbsp. butter<br />
1 onion, chopped<br />
1 large carrot, grated<br />
1 large zucchini, grated<br />
2 bacon strips, chopped<br />
Garlic<br />
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Sauté for several minutes until tender and a little dry. Set aside to cool.<br />
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<u>Mix</u><br />
3 eggs (I used 6 egg whites)<br />
1 cup cheese, shredded<br />
1/4 cup cream<br />
1/2 cup flour<br />
1 tsp salt<br />
1 tsp baking powder<br />
1 tsp dry dill<br />
1 tsp dry parsley<br />
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Add veggies beating until well mixed.<br />
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Fill greased muffin tins or silicone cups with the batter. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes (less if you use mini muffin tins). Makes 24 regular sized muffins.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938869715109265794.post-36914945131159873322013-08-24T20:45:00.002-06:002013-08-24T21:36:15.329-06:00The Language of Flowers- Book ClubBy recommendation at a ladies luncheon I put my name on the
waiting list and finally got to read <i>The
Language of Flowers</i> by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. I have always been enamored by
the meanings of roses but have never considered that of other flowers.<br />
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Victoria, the main character in this book, slowly begins to
develop the belief that flowers make their meanings come true. This idea aides
in her transformation from a foster child who believes she cannot love or be
loved to an adult that can feel the love and connection of family.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I asked myself a few questions whilst reading this book that
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1. What flower do you think had the greatest impact on
Victoria's ability to love others? What about the ability to let herself be
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2. Why was Grant so patient with her during her
transformation? What in his life allowed him to see beyond her pushing him
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3. Which flower did you enjoy the most in Victoria's life?
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4. What flowers would you choose for your wedding? Would you
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Here are a few of my favorite flowers with their meanings.
The funny thing is I like some of them more and others a lot less knowing their
meanings.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Rhododendron</span>- warning
of danger; beware<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Baby's Breath</span>-
everlasting love<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Bougainvillea</span>- passion<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Cosmos</span>- joy in love
and life<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gerber Daisy</span>-
cheerfulness<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Gardenia</span>- refinement</div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Honeysuckle</span>- devotion<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Lavender</span>- mistrust<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Lilac</span>- first emotions
of love<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Peony</span>- anger<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Sun Flower</span>- false
riches<br />
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<!--EndFragment-->Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938869715109265794.post-62861027029216006052013-07-12T13:01:00.000-06:002013-10-14T12:56:10.483-06:00improve your self-esteem<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tonight is my written national test to be an EMT and tomorrow are the practicals. I told myself I couldn't study at all today so that leaves me with cleaning the house, orchestrating kids' friendships or writing about something that's been on my mind for quite some time. So I'm writing...</span><br />
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During this past school year Ashley became distressed and then insecure because the girls in her class were wearing high heels to school. She desperately wanted to look like them, but I felt it was inappropriate to wear heels to school (especially in fourth grade and don't even get me started on the need for dress codes to address shoes also).</span><br />
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As Jesse and I watched her growing anxiety and increased feelings of self-doubt we talked about how we could help her develop a sense of security in her ability to make decisions. It's hard to explain, but she had me pick her clothes out every night because she didn't trust herself to choose well. She also constantly asked us simple questions like how many blankets or pillows she should sleep with. It was very sad to see.</span><br />
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In each of my children I see areas of their lives where they've developed a strong sense of self worth and other areas where they seem to flounder and seek constant confirmation and aproval. Like most parents, I want to help my children develop those skills that will enable them to cope with lifes' many challenges. </span><br />
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Recovering from a stroke has been a slow hard road for me, but I've learned some things about myself and how to become a stronger person. Not being able to talk well has been a challenge (I still stutter under stress and people are constantly asking me to repeat myself because I slur) but it has also taught me the need to cope with a changing body.</span><br />
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The most important lesson I've learned is that the greatest impact on my success or failure in this life lies within myself. My success is in the strength I have to overcome my weaknesses.</span><br />
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With that said...here is my post on how to improve self esteem.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Self esteem is defined as </span><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">"a confidence and satisfaction in oneself"</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and "the personal value, self-respect and self-worth that you place on yourself".</span><br />
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Symptoms of low self esteem are:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">indecisive</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">perfectionist</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">shame</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">can't handle criticism</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">negative thinking and self-talk</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">critical of yourself and others</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">worry</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">don't care about your physical appearance</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">exaggerate</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">blame</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">make excuses</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">can't express feelings</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">dependent on others</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">no boundaries</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">can't laugh</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">isolation from others</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">feel hopeless</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">need material possessions</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">fear change</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would like to suggest seven things we can do to improve self esteem.</span><br />
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<u><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Improved Self Esteem in a Week</b></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day One- </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">take care of yourself</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. The very first thing Jaden was told to do to escape being bullied was to brush his teeth, comb his hair and look put together before heading off to school. Getting out of bed a little earlier can seem impossible, but looking good leads to feeling good.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day Two- </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">be true to yourself</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. As you live the life you want to live you will grow to respect yourself more. There is no need to compare ourselves to others because we will never measure up to what we think others are. Just a word of advice: they aren't. A lot of things happen behind closed doors that you will never know about. We each have our own cross to bear. Some privately and others publicly.</span><br />
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Day Four- </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">get intimate</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. The positive energy exchanged by touching and hugging those we love can give us great strength and confidence. When I couldn't talk Dallin would crawl in bed next to me and scrunch his body up against mine. The strength I felt from him is hard to describe but it buoyed me up and helped me press forward.</span><br />
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Day Five- </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">talk nice</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Think of how the Lord must see you and tell yourself all the beautiful positive things he would if he were sitting next to you. Positive self-talk helps us grow to believe what we are telling ourselves. Accounts of near death experiences often tell of the great love Christ has for us as individuals.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day Six- </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">get naked</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Yes it sounds weird, but Adam and Eve loved being given a body. Stand and look at your body and you can find the beauty in it. The soft skin, intense eyes, curves and lines, bumps and lumps and everything else that contributes to your amazing body, a gift from God made in his own image.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Day Seven- </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">break out of your prison</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Take some initiative and get out of bed or off the couch to serve and help someone around you. Whether it be stopping by to visit a sick or lonely neighbor or putting a Hershey kiss on each pillow in your home your spirit will be lifted and you will find a smile on your face as you give to others.</span><br />
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Just realized my chart has no FreeT4 (critical for me):<br />
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While I was in Texas Chrisann recommended this book she is reading (Stop the Thyroid Madness). I was especially interested in the various options of non-synthetic thyroid hormone. Years ago my doc said he wanted to monitor me closely since high levels of thyroid hormone in your system can lead to a higher risk for osteoporosis. He has regularly checked my thyroid levels to make sure I am not taking a higher dose than necessary. Now I am wondering if non-synthetic thyroid hormone would help lower the risk of osteoporosis even more. If you know, tell me. :o)<br />
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P.S. Just a little plug for my doc...I saw three different doctors before finding one that was willing to treat me. My levels always fall within normal range, but at the bottom of the scale. This OB told me he'd treat me because of my symptoms and that I would know very quickly if it was going to help or not. He was right. The next morning I woke up with a clear head. For the first time in years I opened my eyes and was ready to wake up. No cloud around my head or 30 minutes to open my eyes all the way. Now I know when my meds need adjusted because I get that same fuzzy brain again.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938869715109265794.post-84998599039488713002013-06-04T18:38:00.002-06:002013-06-05T08:46:31.840-06:00EMT First Responder KitI have searched high and low for a list of just what to carry in my personal EMT bag for times when I might be the first responder or get there faster than the ambulance. Pretty much impossible unless it's a neighbor- I probably should have thought about my propensity to be slow before choosing to become an EMT. That and my extreme gulibility. I was told that if an EMT calls the ambulance they are promptly stripped and laid on the gurney. I started thinking about how desperate I'd have to be to call 911 and really embarrassed myself by asking the experienced EMTs if that's actually true!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938869715109265794.post-8569838031591248142013-04-23T21:52:00.002-06:002013-04-23T21:52:35.341-06:00Pre-Baptism ShootSo in lieu of Jaden's upcoming baptism I decided to take some pictures of him and make a little announcement card. He was so happy to pose for me and it was hard to choose one for the card.<br />
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So cute story...<br />
When Ashley came out of the baptism font a couple years ago Jaden's first words were, "I get to do that in two birthdays!" Now it's his turn.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938869715109265794.post-70781533090695271022013-04-04T23:53:00.004-06:002013-04-05T00:01:11.880-06:00Anniversary IdeasIn preparation for our getaway next week, I've been looking through pictures and thinking of some of our anniversary celebrations. It made me realize we've had some pretty fun and lots of silly time away together.<br />
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Our first anniversary here in the U.S. I made this chocolate bowl and filled it with strawberries...<br />
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Another year we went to <a href="http://saltlake.littleamerica.com/">Little America</a> where we both tried to squeeze into a one person bath tub (not a pretty sight, I tell ya!!)...<br />
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Last year we spent a fabulous week in Mexico (<a href="http://www.haciendatresrios.com/">Hacienda Tres Rios</a>) where we got to do this...<br />
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and my hair looked like this the whole time...<br />
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Now this year, are you ready for it?<br />
We are going to stay in the <a href="http://www.anniversaryinn.com/logan/room/30-taj-mahal">Taj Mahal</a> (just a room at the Anniversary Inn in Logan)...<br />
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So there you have it. Any ideas for how I might make it special? I am so open to suggestions right now!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938869715109265794.post-7004398508001695202013-03-12T20:15:00.001-06:002013-03-12T20:15:17.308-06:00Skylander PartyLast week was Jaden's big Skylander party. A part of me felt like I should be doing a cute "It's great to be 8" theme, but Skylanders it had to be.<br />
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The week of the party I asked Jaden what his expectations were and I got two things out of him. Fun and a Portal of Power cake. That left me with one thing to focus on. The cake. I was VERY worried about the cake because when I made cupcakes for his class they turned out like this (FYI: if cupcake liners are labelled as "no molds needed" it's a lie!).<br />
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Yep check that one out on the right. Terrible. Then I had to borrow a cake mix from a neighbor and luckily got the one on the left.<br />
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In the end, I had fun making and decorating the cake. I haven't used fondant in years and it's even better than play dough.<br />
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The bad guys are "jawbreakers" and Kaos is a bad guy...<br />
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Pop candy because of Pop Fizz...<br />
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Peeps because when Stump Smash smashes things birds fly out (the boys wouldn't eat the pink!)...<br />
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We also had Eruptor's Lava (red punch), Trigger Happy's gold coin chocolates and Skylander rings.<br />
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Dinamite because of Sonic Boom...<br />
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This is about the best smile I can get out of him when he is distracted...<br />
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Lots of fun boys!!<br />
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Now as long as Jesse doesn't expect a big bash for his birthday in May we should be home free for the next 10 1/2 months! Phew!!</div>
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Last week we made invites for Ashley's party, I sent them off and got busy studying for my 5 EMT/CPR tests. Then the day before the party I thought, "Hey, maybe I should plan this thing." So I started moving furniture around and brainstorming and thought a spa was just what my ten year old needed to feel special. By the way, she <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">loved</span> it!</div>
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Candy jars...any real spa has an abundance of the yummy stuff we like (for me it would be fruit and smoothies, but the girls thought this candy was great).</div>
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If you like Chex mix you've gotta try this **Cherry Chocolate Chex Mix...<br />
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The party room finally ready (Ashley hiding while Gracee poses). The settings had face cloths and nail files. The center piece had brown sugar scrubs *(see bottom for recipe) and nail polish choices.<br />
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Food table (I also made pizza and had red creme soda for them). See my lovely new antique yellow deviled egg plate? Aunt Judy was the inspiration behind that since I was reluctant to pay just because it was an antique, really pretty up close though.<br />
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Tres Leches...definitely a girl thing since the boys around here don't like it. You can find my recipe <a href="http://kitchendivarecipes.blogspot.com/2011/05/tres-leches-cake.html">here</a> (which is really Vanessa's recipe, hehe).</div>
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These were a great addition to the party from my friend Emily. Ashley adores them and they are hanging in her room now. Emily claims they are easy to make, but she is way talented and I'm not sure I dare to try. ;o)<br />
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Posing before the party. Gracee must have taken this when they were filled to the brim with excitement and giggles.</div>
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All in all it was a great way to celebrate her birthday.<br />
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Special Spa Recipes...<br />
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<u>*Brown Sugar Scrub</u><br />
1/4 cup brown sugar<br />
1/4 cup white sugar<br />
1 Tbsp. coconut oil<br />
5 drops grapefruit oil<br />
5 drops orange oil (maybe 10...we liked the orange oil)<br />
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<u>Hair Softening Spray</u><br />
10-12 oz. spray bottle<br />
1 cup warm water<br />
2 Tbsp. aloe vera gel<br />
15 drops peppermint oil<br />
7 drops lemongrass oil<br />
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<u>**Cherry Chocolate Chex Mix</u><br />
10 oz. white or milk chocolate<br />
10 cups chex mix<br />
1/2 box cherry cake mix<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Voila!!</span> Now I need to get it together for Jaden's Skylander party this week. :o) Oh happy mommy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938869715109265794.post-63272678524176991892013-02-19T12:41:00.003-07:002013-02-21T10:12:37.238-07:00Banana Blueberry Crepes<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">My life has basically revolved around food photos and EMT class. Sadly, it seems I am getting worse at both instead of better. So, this weekend was just what the doctor ordered. We took the family to a hotel and we all swam and played to our hearts' content!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">We got a fabulous suite with a jacuzzi and king bed (the kids slept on the sofa bed in the living room). I found this great deal on the room for just $100 through hotels.com (including dinner and breakfast- which made life easier).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Ashley told me the Fabrizzio's were going to Logan also, so I texted Heather to see if she had found a place to stay. She called the hotel and our two families had a great weekend together. It was wonderful for the children to swim and watch movies with their friends. Plus, it's always nice having friends around!</span><br />
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Place sliced bananas on 1/2 of the crepe and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Fold two times (into quarters). Stack on plate. Cover with blueberries and whipped cream.</div>
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Yum! I haven't had crepes in years. They remind me of my childhood in Guatemala. There was this place that made fabulous strawberry crepes with vanilla ice cream. I also remember their yummy spinach and cheese crepes (and the hot dog crepes that I never dared to taste!).</div>
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I wonder how many of you recognize this sign? Does it bring back memories for you too?</div>
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Or are you like my dad and husband? This is what they remember... Steak.</div>
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I am so missing Guatemala right now. It is February and I should be there, but I chose to become an EMT and so that is what I am doing (or trying to do).</div>
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Here's one last picture. This is where Jesse and I had our first date. It's an Argentine churrasco place and a story I will have to tell in full one of these days.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938869715109265794.post-30212717622837983592013-02-08T11:41:00.001-07:002013-02-08T14:20:27.982-07:00Family CookbookMy parents are celebrating the 25th anniversary of having established the school. My mom is a fabulous cook and loves to share her recipes, as a result one of the great traditions of the school has been good lunches and home-baked treats at school activities. The PTA is making a cookbook of her favorite recipes and I am the lucky lady that gets to do all the food photography. It is turning out to be challenging in ways I didn't expect, but the parts I dreaded are easier than I thought they'd be. Wow! Now that is a confusing sentence.<br />
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Mom's Ice Cream Sandwiches...Ashley thought these were the most amazing movie night treats ever!<br />
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Dad's Pancakes...Jesse says he'd totally eat this...if he were only home for breakfast today.<br />
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Vanessa's Italian Squash Stew...Jesse just called smacking his lips to say it was just as fabulous leftover.<br />
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***These are not the pics mom is going to use, just the ones I prefer. :)</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938869715109265794.post-18985312797207148902013-02-04T12:33:00.000-07:002013-02-09T19:06:39.887-07:00Goodbye JanuaryJanuary had some definite highlights. Starting with a visit from Vanessa and her family.<br />
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Ashley also had her first piano recital. (I need Jesse to edit the filming because I let Jaden do it, but then I'll post it.) However, Ashley and I went on a Mother Daughter Date and she got to ice skate for the first time. I recorded this with my new Bloggie camera Jesse gave me for Christmas (he really is the best gift-giver!).<br />
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Despite the great fun we had in January, it was with a happy heart that I turned the page on my calendar this weekend. I was quite ready to say goodbye to January as it was not only busy and fun but dark. The past few days I've been looking at the clock when it starts to get dark and can't help but give a little leap of joy! The longer the light stays each day the springier I feel. Yay!<br />
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As for how busy the month got, I was surprised when I found out how much EMT's need to know. Guess I was more than a little naive to think just some basic CPR and toss 'em in the ambulance and off we go! So the classes (and mostly the tests) are taking a lot out of me.<br />
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Sadly January held some all-time-lows for me. I seem to recall telling my son that he might not have a brain and the other one that he's a mean bully. I know, it is not pretty here when mom is freaking out! :o) Don't worry though. We made it through and I have readjusted my expectations.<br />
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On a good note... Jesse is one sexy mister mom!! When I get home late at night he's just relaxing in bed like the night is smooth sailing. And surprisingly, it is! Maybe I need to be calm about bedtime instead of barking out the command, run get ready for bed and a little faster please.<br />
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So now on to February...<br />
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Ashley reads a lot, so when I found out last week that she's behind on her AR points I was surprised. Turns out she had no idea she could test for all the books she's read in her spare time. I spent hours making a list of all the books she's read and wants to read along with their AR points and test numbers. The school looked over the list and I am happy to say every single one of them has a test. I quickly got on her kindle and bought a couple of the ones she wants to read. Imagine my disappointment when the lead teacher calls me this morning and tells me she can't have a kindle at school. I am embarrassed to say I cried. Yep! I am that overwhelmed.<br />
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I saw this on Pinterest and had to repin it....<br />
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<a href="http://pinterest.com/anglesey412/schooling/">Pinterest: Schooling</a><br />
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Things like this make me miss homeschooling. I miss reading books with the children, doing hands on math, visiting dad at work for lunch and most of all, watching my kids learn. I feel so excluded from my childrens' education right now. They leave early and come home late. The extent of my involvement is supervising homework and signing papers. My greatest comfort is that they have wonderful teachers. I am especially fond of Mrs. Judd because I know how hard Jaden can be to teach and she is doing it so well. Ashley was easy to homeschool and probably easier in the classroom since she has the social aspect of her pre-teen life fulfilled.<br />
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Well, Dallin is waiting to go to story time and he and Owen are fighting about "poo poo chest" vs "treasure chest" so it's time to be the mommy referee.<br />
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I haven't updated because I don't have much going on other than spending A LOT of time studying for my EMT class. What is the result? Mostly becoming affluent in talking about bodily functions! Yuck you say? I know!! But I sure do enjoy the studies.<br />
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On another note, this is our family birthday season...January, February & March. Starting with today, which is Dallin's birthday. Something funny happens with Dallin each year. He surprisingly requests whatever cake Jaden had the year before.<br />
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So remember this? (probably not since I never posted it!) ;o)<br />
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Well that's exactly what Dallin wanted, but instead he got this...<br />
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I know I lack decorating skills (and photo skills today since I can't find my camera). But it has a toy and candy...how bad can it be? Actually I am going to share the link for the frosting because it is an absolutely amazing <a href="http://ldsliving.com/story/69294-food-dish-the-sweet-tooth-fairys-bw-chocolate-cupcake-recipe">White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting</a>.<br />
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The party is tonight- his first ever official party.<br />
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There you have my update. And since I doubt you want me to write about blood, saliva and pee I may be missing for a while around here.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938869715109265794.post-43781628820215891342012-12-24T08:27:00.001-07:002012-12-24T08:27:41.675-07:00Heaven OrnamentAshley really wanted to give these to her Grandma Leslie and Henry since Grandma Sally died this year. She is so sentimental. Sadly we were unable to find any. So we will have to make a bookmark today before the festivities.<br />
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I did just find this link though...
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/heaven_in_our_home_christmas_ornament-175563279139283802">Heaven in our home christmas ornament</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/princessklb07">princessklb07</a> <br />
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So today I was actually lost. I say "actually"
because although I often can't find my way I still maintain a sense of
orientation. Today that was gone. It may have been because I was quite fond of
the road I found myself on...that would be River Road in Potomac Maryland.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Did you know that Potomac has the 7th most expensive real
estate in the country? I believe it! <o:p></o:p></div>
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The homes are from 24,000 to 40,000 square feet. But my very
favorite part was the variety. The home styles vary from Colonial to Normandy
to French Neo-Classic.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Here's a peek at some of the ones I got to see.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Oh what a lovely driveway...</div>
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Love the garage and driveway. Oh, and don't forget the pool house...<br />
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Almost 40,000 square feet? At least your thighs would get a workout on all the stairs, but then again who needs that with a gym in the house?<br />
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Now, you may be wondering why I am sharing this. It is not
that I aspire to have a home like this one day. Nor that I wish I were rich. It
is because right now everyone is checking out the lovely Christmas lights and
this trip was just as exciting as that. It was amazing and beautiful and
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I seriously miscalculated how wet the potatoes would be so instead of making 24 rolls it made 40 round rolls. They are fluffy and moist (very much like a regular old potato roll!).<br />
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<u>Sweet Potato Roll Recipe</u><br />
1 1/2 cups warm water<br />
2 Tblsp. yeast<br />
1/2 cup sugar<br />
1 tbsp. salt<br />
1 cup sweet potato, cooked and mashed<br />
2 eggs<br />
1/2 cup butter, melted<br />
1/3 cup dry powdered milk<br />
5-6 cups flour (or 7 or 8, I sort of lost count)<br />
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Activate the yeast in the warm water and sugar. Beat in salt, potato, eggs, butter, powdered milk and 3 cups of flour. Beat for 5 minutes or until smooth and glossy. With dough hook knead in the remaining flour. Your dough should be stiff with a slight stickiness to the touch, maybe due to the starch in the potatoes. It shouldn't stick to your fingers though.<br />
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Set in a warm place and let it rise to double. I like to warm my oven up a little until it feels like I could crawl in there to take a nap and put the dough in there.<br />
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Punch the dough down and let it rest a few minutes while you butter up a cookie sheet. Roll your little balls of dough and place them about a finger apart from each other on the cookie sheet. I fit all 40 on one large sheet.<br />
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Let rise until almost double. Preheat oven to 400. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Brush tops with butter while hot.<br />
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Serve with cinnamon honey butter. Enjoy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0