The last few months have been crazy busy. If you’ve been to my main blog over at Life on Purpose and Principle following me at all,, you know that in the last 2-3 months, I’ve become a grandmother, moved (drastically downsizing in the process), become a mother in law, helped plan and host my youngest stepson’s high school graduation and had company from out of state…twice. Whew. It seriously tires me… Continue Reading
Gluten Free Spiced Peach Buckwheat Waffles, Sans Xanthan Gum
Light, fluffy, flavorful and without gluten and xanthan gum!Our family’s favorite waffle recipe Many gluten free recipes call for xanthan gum…at least the ones that are mimicking their evil gluten-containing twins, like cakes, cookies and breads. Since xanthan gum is derived from corn, that can be an issue for people with corn allergy. I’m considering exploring that possibility here, but just haven’t been able to bring myself to that point yet. Going… Continue Reading
Allergy-Free* Spice Cake…FINALLY!
Thankfully, we don’t have nut or egg allergies here, but I know many do so I’m sharing this recipe I found…and modified to suit our gluten-free needs. We love spice cake, and cake in general, so it’s great to be able to have our cake and eat it too even though we’re gluten-free. I made this for a family gathering today, and eaters of gluten loved it too. I found… Continue Reading
Cooking on the Fly with Perpetual Stock
A very dear friend of mine recently introduced me to “perpetual broth (or stock or soup…).” I was intrigued by the idea, but wasn’t sure if I would use enough broth to make it worthwhile. Turns out, it’s a magnificent kitchen tool to have on hand. Yes, I said tool. 5. anything used as a means of accomplishing a task or purpose (dictionary.com) In the case of the modern housewife… Continue Reading
Millet Meatballs (and Why We Went Gluten Free)(NOT THM)
I have to admit I have not planned well for meals this week…I’ve gotten lazy over the last several days weeks months to be honest. And I surely wasn’t prepared for planning gluten free meals! What a blessing kind and generous friends are, let me tell you. Each day, I’m kind of “flying by the seat of my pants” and trying to pray about what to make, but it is so easy… Continue Reading
No Grain, No Pain
There is nothing more scrumptious than the heavenly aroma of freshly baked bread, blanketing my home in total comfort. I’m a big fan of bread, and many things made with wheat. In fact, I just recently ordered a 50 pound bag of organic soft, white wheat berries…and I wasn’t out of the last bunch I ordered. I was thinking ahead, you see. Sometimes, I think I really shouldn’t think… To… Continue Reading