Chex Crispy Treats!

I  really loved Rice Krispie Treats, but oddly enough even though they are made of rice...they are NOT gluten free!

Then one day...LIGHT BULB...Why can't I just use my favorite GF Chex? Genius!

I used the Rice Krispie treats recipe, pretty simple: cereal, marshmallows, butter

I made a batch but the Boo made a MUCH better batch. He mixed the Honey Chex & the Cinnamon Chex: YUM!

Word of advice...be sure the marshmallows are GF, I used Kraft Jet Puffed.

Daddy's Girl

I will admit...my dad is a pretty cool dude. He can cook/bake/grill his buns off!! It's nice to drop by and have a nice home cooked meal, that you didn't have to make, every now and then. On this particular occasion I got to partake in steak and beans...yeah, I know that sounds plain, but by no means was it plain.

This steak was perfectly seasoned, juicy, and moist.

The beans were a mix of lima beans, black eyed peas, corn, ham hocks...as well as some secret ingredients I'm sure! They were slow cooked to perfection.

 Dad, if you read this please make some more steaks and invite me over. Thanks, Love you!

(See? Daddy's Girl)

Cupcakes Like Mom Never Made

Alrighty...here's another adventure in baking!

I made yummy cupcakes and I do mean YUMMY!!!!

I modified the muffin recipe I posted earlier.

Sooo I had to taste one to make sure it was done

Then I had to taste one to make sure the frosting was extra yummy...

This is the frosting that I used on my cupcakes:

 Good news...this frosting is (drumroll) Gluten Free and clearly marked!

 I thoroughly enjoyed every one of these muffins and I hope you take advantage of Betty Crocker's new Gluten Free Baking Items!!

Hades Hot!!

Here in Texas it's about 200 degrees every day...well maybe closer to 100, but it's Hades Hot here! I've found a restaurant chain that sells AMAZING sno cones!!!


Bahama Buck's

This place is GREAT!! I had a Jamacian Punch:

I don't know what they do but their ice is so smooth and velvety it's addictive!!! So if you see a Bahama Buck's stop by and enjoy yourself!

Kozy has a hold on me!

Wouldn't you know it? I went back to Kozy Kitchen, I am determined to try as much of their menu as I can! So I went and had brunch with my Houston Diva and this is what we ate:

 She had this amazing salad...she loved it! I know that next time she's in town we can go there and have a great time!!

 These eggs were amazing! They use the freshest eggs and this raw cheese that I can't live without!

I'd like to take a moment to reflect on how amazing these pancakes were.......................

Ok I'm back! Seriously, these were an almost life changing experience, lol. Please, please, please...if you are ever in the Dallas (Uptown) area stop by this place and chow down!!

Dude, Sweet!

I really do like chocolate and I've found a really unique place that I am planning on frequenting. Although this isn't exclusively Gluten Free it was a nice treat either way.

Dude, Sweet Chocolate

As in every instance please be sure to look at the ingredients and ask questions if you're unsure.

I had such an amazing time at this little shop in Bishop Arts District. The owner was there and she greeted us and and her staff was unbelievable. You can sample almost anything they offer to ensure you know what you are getting yourself into. They have so many unique things. Here is what I ended up getting:

Chocolate Covered Bacon, Popeye & Olive Popcorn, and Carloha Chocolate Bar

And don't worry! If you can't get to Dallas for these goodies they ship these goodies too!Just check out their website and order online.

Hello There!

Sorry I've been a bit M.I.A.... the good news is that I got an AWESOME new job so I had a bit of transition. I also want to send a huge shout out to Andrea G. at my new job! She is Gluten Free (an just an all around sweet lady) and it's REALLY nice to be able to come to work and talk about GF things :-)

Anyway...back to the regularly scheduled program and  

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!