Pancaking

One morning when I was feeling particularly domestic I decided to make GF pancakes for me and the Man.

I used the new Gluten Free Bisquick from General Mills. I followed the directions on the side of the box, very easy stuff.

The key to this recipe is mixing the batter AND letting it sit for about 10 minutes so that the liquid can be absorbed by the flour. This keeps it from being grainy.

Here is the finished product, I added some chocolate chips to mine. You can't even tell that they are GF. I kinda out-did myself!

Mike Has Nothing on Chester!

I recently tried Michael Season's Feel Good Snacking Cheese Curls and they were breathtakingly delicious! These products are all natural, reduced fat, and wheat/gluten free. I would recommend anyone who misses chips to or salty snacking to try any one of Michael Season's products!

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!!