I thought I would start out with a meme for Monday. I have seen this one around and have always wanted to try it. I think I would be much more organized with meal planning if I planned it out for a week.
I am not even sure if you can buy instant gluten free oatmeal. I know I just paid over $7 for my package of GF oats so I can’t even imagine how much it would cost to purchase flavored packets for breakfast. I have had this recipe for many years but it was not until I went gluten free that I actually started to use it. It also makes a great Christmas gift for those who want to do a homemade Christmas. This recipe is so simple!
Combine all in a large bowl. Mix with a wire whisk until evenly distributed. Pour into a sealed glass container.
To make: pour 1/2 cup boiling water into a bowl and add 1/2 cup of mix.
Note: I have used this mix for my apple crisp recipe and even no-bake cookies. If you follow a low salt diet feel free to eliminate.
My daughters always remind me when the container is getting low and it only takes minutes to make weeks worth of breakfasts.
photo credit: sleepyneko
I am sure from time to time we all have a kitchen disaster story to share. I know I have my fair share of them. I can tell you about the time I set the smoke alarms off.
I was outside talking with some friends and forgot I was making dinner. I was making smoked sausage. Well all of a sudden I looked up and noticed that the kitchen window was looking smoke filled. I ran back into the house and the kitchen was covered in this smoke and the smoke alarms were going off. I ended up having to throw the pan away as it was really badly burned.
I do have a kitchen tip to share with you. If your pans are burned and have scum on them fill them up with a little water and put baking soda in them and bring it to boil. Then let it cool. It will then remove all of the burned and sticky scummies.
I prefer to make my own pure vanilla rather than buying it.
Here is the breakdown in price for store bought versus homemade GF pure vanilla:
This recipe is easy to make but be sure to give it time for the flavor to blend.
You will have to pour out just a tiny bit of the vodka for the beans to fit without over flowing. Cut up the beans into small pieces. Make sure you use all of the bits that fall out. They are the most important part of the flavor. Add to the vodka and cover. Let sit for at least 1 month. The coloring will be very light, almost clear. The longer it sits the better the flavor and the darker it gets. I just used up the last of my bottle and it was very dark and flavorful. It had been sitting for almost a year. The vanilla will last indefinitely. Whole vanilla beans that have been used in sauces or other liquids can be rinsed, thoroughly dried, and stored for reuse. I always transfer my beans to the next bottle and just add a new bean along with the old.
Try this recipe when your vanilla is done. Browned Butter Frosting Enjoy!
photo credit: stevendepolo
Welcome to another week of Fantastically Delicious Foodie Link Love. This week’s hot topic in the foodie world has been fall and fall recipes. I love this time of year!
The leaves are starting to really change in their colors. I love the smell of fall in the air. My favorite is all the baking aroma’s of apple spices and pumpkin spices.
Get ready for another round of mouth watering recipes!
photo credit: quinn.anya
