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All of you readers (my dear friends) I am so thankful that you stop by and enjoy a nice cup of whatever you drink and relax with me.
It's so humbling to see that there are people reading my little old blog!

I am so thankful for those that contact me through my blog, those lost in the throws of starting gluten free eating or beginning the adoption journey or starting homeschooling. It's been such a blessing to be able to share with you my readers the trek that I have been making.

The homeschooled young man is enjoying a nice following on his blog. He is learning that you must carve out time to work a blog and that content does not always come easily.

May you find time to encourage others in the new year!



Gluten Free Snacks & Tips for New Year's Eve!


Looking for some quick and easy New Year's Eve or New Year's Day snacks? Look no further! I have a few simple yet full of flavor gluten free and some are even dairy free & corn free.
A quick hint for those that are NOT gluten free, but are cooking for friends or family that ARE gluten free. Wash hands before touching gluten free foods, you might have gluten on your hands. If you use a cookie sheet that has been used for gluten cooking, please use a sheet of foil on the clean cookie sheet. Only use clean bowls, utensils, pots and pans, meaning don't mix up a batch of chip dip and then use the same spoon to whip up a batch of gluten free chip dip. If you make a relish tray (veggie tray) wash your hands and the cutting surface (use a paper plate to cut on) before cutting up veggies. That way if your child made a PB & J for lunch and did not wipe off the counter top, your gluten free pal won't be sick in the New Year! Keep gluten free chips, dips and snacks at a different spot on the snack table, that way the Doritos (man I miss those!) don't accidently sprinkle their crumbs in to the gluten free dip.
Bacon Wrapped Olives (uncooked)

Gluten Free Bacon Wrapped Olives

I make up a batch of these and put them in the refrigerator and then put them in the oven later in the evening when we are ready to eat them. They can also be cooked in the microwave, I put a paper plate with a folded paper towel on a regular plate, then added the bacon wrapped olives and then cover with another paper towel. I microwave on high for around 2 minutes, depending on the watts of your microwave. You can always stop the microwave and take a peek and cook them more if needed.
Ingredients

24 pimento stuffed green olives with liquid drained. 6 slices of raw gluten free bacon (turkey bacon-it will cook faster so watch it)24 toothpicks

Heat oven to 450 or use your broiler.
Cut each bacon slice into 4 pieces, wrap each piece around an olive and spear with toothpick. Place on cookie sheet with sides (to catch grease). Bake for 5 or more minutes, until bacon is crisp and done. It depends on the type of bacon and the thickness.  Drain on paper towels and serve hot and remove toothpicks before eating.


Gluten Free Olive Cheese Crackers

Gluten Free Olive & Cheese Crackers

Ingredients
12 gluten free crackers of your choice (I like the Aldi brand Sea Salt)
Processed Cheese Spread like Aldi brand Clancy's Cheese Dip
6 pimento stuffed green olives with liquid drained

Spread cheese on crackers and top with 1/3 or 1/2 of a sliced olive


Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies

Preheat oven to 350.
Ingredients

2 eggs
2 cups peanut butter (I use natural peanut butter)
2 cups sugar
2 Tbls gluten free Vanilla (the more the better!)

If using natural peanut butter, add it first to the mixer and get the oil all mixed in, otherwise if using regular peanut butter just add everything at once.

Mix all together and spoon out on to cookie sheet. I use my small cookie scooper, then using a fork mash the cookie down and sprinkle with sugar if desired. Bake 8-10. Freeze, these are so good right out of the freezer!

Makes about 2 dozen large cookies and tons more if you make them smaller

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

Using the above recipe add Gluten Free Chocolate Kisses (use dairy free if needed) to each cookie after they come out of the oven and let cool.

Enjoy your New Year and have a safe and happy time!


Thanksgiving Gluten Free Menu

Here is my gluten free Thanksgiving dinner menu, but don't tell, because it will be so good that nobody will know that it is gluten free! Works every time.

GLUTEN FREE DINNER ROLLS

They are a bit odd shaped but I like crunchy dinner rolls so I let them rise longer so they are full of air pockets. If you like soft dinner rolls just follow the directions on the package. These freeze very well too.

GLUTEN FREE PECAN PIE

I also made a pecan pie today and snatched a slice, it was wonderful! For the filling I use Aldi pecans, and for the filling I use Gluten Free Pecan Pie Mix from Calhoun Bend Mill.
I can't remember the pie crust name, but I bought it at Kroger in the frozen section. 2 pre-made (my kinda pie crusts!) gluten free pie crusts for around $6.00.

I plan to try the French Fried Onions from Aldi that I bought for my green bean casserole. I have not tried those yet. I will make those along with the mashed potatoes and gravy the day of the of our meal. 

May you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. If you don't celebrate our holiday please take time to enjoy your family members, whether they are near or far.

Moe

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