Monthly Archives: October 2010

Doh! (nuts)–A Daring Baker Challenge

Ah, doughnuts.  I’ve never made them, or ever thought of it.  And yet, that’s what Daring Baker Challenges are about–stretching my horizons. The October 2010 Daring Bakers challenge was hosted by Lori of Butter Me Up. Lori chose to challenge … Continue reading

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Menu Plan Monday–Pumpkins!

Wow!  I hope everyone had weather as beautiful as we did.  I’m somewhat limited in enjoying it because I sprained my ankle, but I did spend time in a nearby park with DH and we saw 4 wild turkeys, which … Continue reading

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Gobs of Basil…

Really, when I said gobs of basil I meant it.  My goal was to have a winter’s worth of pesto, so these are two plants out of 8.  Both are about 3-4 ft tall. The pictures aren’t great because they’re … Continue reading

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A Gluten-Free Autumn Menu Plan

What says Autumn?  Apples, pears, cinnamon, cloves, pumpkins, oh my!  So since we haven’t had cinnamon in the rotation for a bit, I thought I’d throw some in.  Many of my recipes do feature cinnamon because DH adores it.  Just … Continue reading

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Lentil Stew (and why I love my garden)

Gardening is such a joy.  I don’t always get a lot of food or exercise out of it, per se, but it’s so delightful to spy a growing watermelon, a new flower budding, my first artichoke–oh!  my babies.  The butterflies, … Continue reading

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Menu Plan Monday Oct 11–potatoes!

Oh my, what a week. I was at an amazing conference with fantastic people…and yet I sprained my ankle so I’m hobbling around and more than a bit stir crazy.  It’s challenging to walk, a pain to drive, awkward to … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chestnut Fudge

Note: Somehow I managed to ‘un-publish’ this recipe and I just realized it, so I’m sharing this again because it’s too good to miss!  Bon appetit! This fudge, or a version of it, was my saving grace.  When I went … Continue reading

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Adopt a Gluten-free Blogger–Shirley of GFE

I can’t believe that October snuck up on me, and so did the Adopt a Gluten-free blogger deadline over at Book of Yum.  Now, I’m at a mind-body conference all this week, learning fantastic things with absolutely amazing people and … Continue reading

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