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Zov's Warm Spice Mixture Recipe
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
Cooking Directions:
Measure equal amounts of each of the dry spices into a container.
Stir to combine.
Spoon out 1/2 teaspoon of the spice blend per salmon fillet, chicken
breast or lamb chop, being careful not to contaminate leftover spice blend
by touching it with raw fish or meat.
Leftover spice blends can be used to season soups, fish, chicken and lamb.
30 Eylül 2012 Pazar
Abbey's Apples Schatz
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Serving Size: 8
Ingredients
3 pounds cooking apples
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
1/4 cup butter
Cooking Directions
Core, pare and chop apples into bite-size chunks.
Put some lemon juice on the slices to prevent discoloration.
Place in saucepan with water over medium heat.
Sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Add butter
Cook, covered for about 15 minutes until hot and tender.
Ingredients
3 pounds cooking apples
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
1/4 cup butter
Cooking Directions
Core, pare and chop apples into bite-size chunks.
Put some lemon juice on the slices to prevent discoloration.
Place in saucepan with water over medium heat.
Sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Add butter
Cook, covered for about 15 minutes until hot and tender.
Zov's Spicy Marinated Salmon With Charmoula Sauce Recipe
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Zov's Spicy Marinated Salmon With Charmoula Sauce Recipe
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
4 skinless salmon fillets - (6 oz ea)
Zov's Warm Spice Mixture (see recipe)
3 diced, ripe tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro or basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 minced garlic cloves
1/2 large peeled & finely diced red onion
Salt, to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
Cooking Directions:
Rinse salmon in cold water and pat dry.
Rub with generous amount of Zov's Warm Spice Mixture on both sides and season with salt and pepper.
In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes and cilantro; set aside.
Heat nonstick grill pan on high heat until very hot.
Sear salmon, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
If salmon needs additional cooking, place in a 350degree oven until just cooked through.
No oil is necessary when sauteing in a nonstick frying pan because of the natural oils in the salmon, but if you don't use a nonstick pan, saute salmon in 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
In a medium skillet, make Charmoula Sauce by heating 1 tablespoon ofolive
oil on medium-high heat.
Add garlic and onion and cook, shaking handle of skillet to toss ingredients, until onion softens, about 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in tomato mixture.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Presentation: Place salmon on serving platter.
Top with the Charmoula Sauce and serve.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
4 skinless salmon fillets - (6 oz ea)
Zov's Warm Spice Mixture (see recipe)
3 diced, ripe tomatoes
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro or basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 minced garlic cloves
1/2 large peeled & finely diced red onion
Salt, to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
Cooking Directions:
Rinse salmon in cold water and pat dry.
Rub with generous amount of Zov's Warm Spice Mixture on both sides and season with salt and pepper.
In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes and cilantro; set aside.
Heat nonstick grill pan on high heat until very hot.
Sear salmon, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
If salmon needs additional cooking, place in a 350degree oven until just cooked through.
No oil is necessary when sauteing in a nonstick frying pan because of the natural oils in the salmon, but if you don't use a nonstick pan, saute salmon in 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
In a medium skillet, make Charmoula Sauce by heating 1 tablespoon ofolive
oil on medium-high heat.
Add garlic and onion and cook, shaking handle of skillet to toss ingredients, until onion softens, about 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in tomato mixture.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Presentation: Place salmon on serving platter.
Top with the Charmoula Sauce and serve.
Cajun Cafe's Bourbon Chicken Recipe
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Cajun Cafe's Bourbon Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds thigh meat or dark meat -- cut bite size chunks
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1/2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1/2 teaspoons ginger powder
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup white grape juice
1/2 cup bourbon
1/4 cup water
Cooking Directions:
Mix teriyaki sauce, worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, ginger, brown sugar, 1/2 cup white grape juice and bourbon.
Stir until thoroughly blended.
Pour 1/3 sauce on chicken pieces and mix.
Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
Refrigerate leftover sauce.
Braise chicken with marinade on medium-low heat until cooked.
Remove from frying pan.
In a 2-quart sauce pan heat remainder of bourbon sauce and add 1/2 cup of white grape juice and 1 tablespoon of sugar with 1/4 cup water.
Bring to a simmer and stir until sugar is disolved.
Add chicken to sauce and stir until chicken is coated and ready to serve.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds thigh meat or dark meat -- cut bite size chunks
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1/2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1/2 teaspoons ginger powder
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup white grape juice
1/2 cup bourbon
1/4 cup water
Cooking Directions:
Mix teriyaki sauce, worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, ginger, brown sugar, 1/2 cup white grape juice and bourbon.
Stir until thoroughly blended.
Pour 1/3 sauce on chicken pieces and mix.
Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
Refrigerate leftover sauce.
Braise chicken with marinade on medium-low heat until cooked.
Remove from frying pan.
In a 2-quart sauce pan heat remainder of bourbon sauce and add 1/2 cup of white grape juice and 1 tablespoon of sugar with 1/4 cup water.
Bring to a simmer and stir until sugar is disolved.
Add chicken to sauce and stir until chicken is coated and ready to serve.
Zov's Vegetable Tagine With Couscous Recipe
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Zov's Vegetable Tagine With Couscous
Serving Size: 12
Ingredients
1 bundle trimmed asparagus
1/2 pound haricots verts (small French green beans)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion. peeled, and roughly chopped
5 celery stalks. trimmed, and cut on the diagonal into 1 1/2" chunks
2 large carrots -- peeled, and thinly sliced
4 large carrots -- peeled, and cut on the diagonal into 1" chunks
2 large leeks, white and light green part -- halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced
12 large mushrooms -- quartered
6 garlic cloves -- minced or chopped
4 ripe tomatoes -- diced
2 yellow bell peppers -- cored, seeded, and cut into 1" chunks
1 green bell pepper -- cored, seeded, and cut into 1" chunks
5 Japanese eggplants -- trimmed, and cut into 1 1/2" chunks
7 medium red new potatoes -- quartered
6 ounces tomato paste
1 cup water
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons minced fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
4 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 boxes couscous - (12 oz ea)
1/2 cup hot water almost simmering, but not boiling
Cooking Directions
Bring a pot of water to a boil
Add asparagus and cook until just barely tender.
Drain and refresh with cold water.
Drain again; set aside.
Bring pot of water to a boil
add haricots verts and boil until cooked tender-crisp.
Drain and refresh with cold water.
Drain again; set aside.
In a large Dutch oven or pot, add oil.
Heat on high heat until very hot, but not smoking.
Add onion, celery, 2 thinly sliced carrots, and leeks.
Cook on medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent and celery is lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Add mushrooms and garlic; cook 1 minute.
Stir in tomatoes, bell peppers, 4 carrots, eggplant and potatoes.
Add tomato paste, 1 cup water, salt and pepper.
Stir to combine.
Bring to boil; lower heat and simmer, covered, until all vegetables are very tender and sauce thickens, about 30 to 40 minutes.
Should have a stew-like consistency.
Stir in parsley and basil.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Place couscous in a large bowl.
Pour 1/2 cup water over top.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Toss.
Presentation:
Place couscous on large serving platter.
Top with vegetable tagine mixture.
Allow to sit 10 minutes before serving, so that the couscous can absorb some of the liquid.
If you have excess juices, serve them in a sauce boat on the side.
Garnish with reserved asparagus and haricots verts.
Serving Size: 12
Ingredients
1 bundle trimmed asparagus
1/2 pound haricots verts (small French green beans)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion. peeled, and roughly chopped
5 celery stalks. trimmed, and cut on the diagonal into 1 1/2" chunks
2 large carrots -- peeled, and thinly sliced
4 large carrots -- peeled, and cut on the diagonal into 1" chunks
2 large leeks, white and light green part -- halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced
12 large mushrooms -- quartered
6 garlic cloves -- minced or chopped
4 ripe tomatoes -- diced
2 yellow bell peppers -- cored, seeded, and cut into 1" chunks
1 green bell pepper -- cored, seeded, and cut into 1" chunks
5 Japanese eggplants -- trimmed, and cut into 1 1/2" chunks
7 medium red new potatoes -- quartered
6 ounces tomato paste
1 cup water
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons minced fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
4 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 boxes couscous - (12 oz ea)
1/2 cup hot water almost simmering, but not boiling
Cooking Directions
Bring a pot of water to a boil
Add asparagus and cook until just barely tender.
Drain and refresh with cold water.
Drain again; set aside.
Bring pot of water to a boil
add haricots verts and boil until cooked tender-crisp.
Drain and refresh with cold water.
Drain again; set aside.
In a large Dutch oven or pot, add oil.
Heat on high heat until very hot, but not smoking.
Add onion, celery, 2 thinly sliced carrots, and leeks.
Cook on medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent and celery is lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Add mushrooms and garlic; cook 1 minute.
Stir in tomatoes, bell peppers, 4 carrots, eggplant and potatoes.
Add tomato paste, 1 cup water, salt and pepper.
Stir to combine.
Bring to boil; lower heat and simmer, covered, until all vegetables are very tender and sauce thickens, about 30 to 40 minutes.
Should have a stew-like consistency.
Stir in parsley and basil.
Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Place couscous in a large bowl.
Pour 1/2 cup water over top.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Toss.
Presentation:
Place couscous on large serving platter.
Top with vegetable tagine mixture.
Allow to sit 10 minutes before serving, so that the couscous can absorb some of the liquid.
If you have excess juices, serve them in a sauce boat on the side.
Garnish with reserved asparagus and haricots verts.
29 Eylül 2012 Cumartesi
Crock Pot Chops O'Brien From Food.Com
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Ingredients:
Servings:
6
Servings Size
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6 pork chops
seasoning salt
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
pepper
1 (24 ounce) package O'Brien potatoes, frozen
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions
Directions:
1
Brown pork chops lightly, sprinkle with seasoned salt, set aside.
2
Combine soup, milk, sour cream, pepper, 1/2 t seasoned salt, stir in potatoes, 1/2 c chedar cheese, 1/2 can french fried onions.
3
Put in bottom of 9x13 baking dish, place pork chops over mixture, place in oven, bake covered, at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
4
Uncover, place rest of cheese and french fried onions, bake uncovered for 5 minutes.
Servings:
6
Servings Size
Units: US | Metric
seasoning salt
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
pepper
1 (24 ounce) package O'Brien potatoes, frozen
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions
Directions:
Brown pork chops lightly, sprinkle with seasoned salt, set aside.
2
Combine soup, milk, sour cream, pepper, 1/2 t seasoned salt, stir in potatoes, 1/2 c chedar cheese, 1/2 can french fried onions.
3
Put in bottom of 9x13 baking dish, place pork chops over mixture, place in oven, bake covered, at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
4
Uncover, place rest of cheese and french fried onions, bake uncovered for 5 minutes.
Breaded Pork Chops From Oven From Food.com
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Ingredients:
Servings:
6
Servings Size
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6 center-cut pork chops, cut 1/2 inch thick,trimmed of fat
1 egg
1 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup crushed corn flakes
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
nonstick cooking spray
Directions:
1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Beat egg with evaporated milk; place chops in milk and allow to sit 5-10 minutes, turning so that each side gets down into the milk.
3
Mix together crushed cornflakes, breadcrumbs, paprika, oregano, garlic, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
4
Take chops out of the milk and coat with the seasoned crumbs.
5
Spray a shallow baking pan with non-stick cooking spray; place chops on pan.
6
Bake chops at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes; turn over and cook 15 minutes more or until juices run clear.
Servings:
6
Servings Size
Units: US | Metric
1 egg
1 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup crushed corn flakes
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
nonstick cooking spray
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Beat egg with evaporated milk; place chops in milk and allow to sit 5-10 minutes, turning so that each side gets down into the milk.
3
Mix together crushed cornflakes, breadcrumbs, paprika, oregano, garlic, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
4
Take chops out of the milk and coat with the seasoned crumbs.
5
Spray a shallow baking pan with non-stick cooking spray; place chops on pan.
6
Bake chops at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes; turn over and cook 15 minutes more or until juices run clear.
Van's Products Package Changes and enter to WIN a FREE COUPON!!!
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Hi everyone! I hope April is treating you all well! We've been having one hell of a month, let me tell you! Phew! These 3 weeks of April have felt like 3 months!!
Well, I have exciting news to fill everyone in on. We all know how I LOVE Van's gluten free waffles, right? I have a SERIOUS love affair with the mini's, especially! I adore them and am never without a box in my freezer. I have been informed that Van's will be updating their packaging!! Here is a sneak peek for everyone:
Okay, now down to how you can WIN a free (yes, FREE) coupon for a box of Van's products!!
To enter to win you can do any of the following:
1. Leave a comment on this post and tell me which of Van's Products is your absolute FAVE! Perhaps the mini's like me? Or the gluten free apple cinnamon waffles? Maybe their gluten free french toasts sticks? Or maybe you just can't narrow it down and you love them all!!
2. Post on your blog about this giveaway and link back here! (please leave a comment or drop me an email at gfsteph@gmail.com with a link to the post)
3. Tweet the following: RT @GF_Steph Van's Super New Packaging & enter to win a FREE coupon! http://tinyurl.com/3x5x47d
4. This is for the super faithful: Send me a pic of yourself holding a box of your favorite Van's product! If you do this, you are so hardcore that I will give you TWO entries!
Hurry though, you'll only have until THURSDAY, APRIL 29TH at midnight to enter!! On Friday, I'll choose FIVE WINNERS and announce them here! So don't forget to check back!!
Well, I have exciting news to fill everyone in on. We all know how I LOVE Van's gluten free waffles, right? I have a SERIOUS love affair with the mini's, especially! I adore them and am never without a box in my freezer. I have been informed that Van's will be updating their packaging!! Here is a sneak peek for everyone:
Love it!! I want to assure everyone that just because the package is changing, does not mean the delicious goodies on the inside are changing! I know too well (see the Milky Way incident) that those of us who are gluten free need to be incredibly wary and suspicious of any potential reformulations! But nothing is changing, other than the amazingly enticing picture on the front!
Keep an eye out for this new package! They should be slowly rolling out in stores anytime now or within the next couple of weeks. Van's has also launched a new website and a blog so check it out here!
Okay, now down to how you can WIN a free (yes, FREE) coupon for a box of Van's products!!
To enter to win you can do any of the following:
1. Leave a comment on this post and tell me which of Van's Products is your absolute FAVE! Perhaps the mini's like me? Or the gluten free apple cinnamon waffles? Maybe their gluten free french toasts sticks? Or maybe you just can't narrow it down and you love them all!!
2. Post on your blog about this giveaway and link back here! (please leave a comment or drop me an email at gfsteph@gmail.com with a link to the post)
3. Tweet the following: RT @GF_Steph Van's Super New Packaging & enter to win a FREE coupon! http://tinyurl.com/3x5x47d
4. This is for the super faithful: Send me a pic of yourself holding a box of your favorite Van's product! If you do this, you are so hardcore that I will give you TWO entries!
Hurry though, you'll only have until THURSDAY, APRIL 29TH at midnight to enter!! On Friday, I'll choose FIVE WINNERS and announce them here! So don't forget to check back!!
It's Back!!! Gluten Free Jubilee at Sprouts!!
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It's that time again, folks!!!! Gluten Free Jubilee at Sprouts!
May is Autism Awareness month at Sprouts and in honor of that, they are offering 25% off all gluten free products starting April 28th and continuing until June 2nd!!!
Stop by your local Sprouts and stock up on all your favorite gluten free goodies! (including Van's products...have you entered to win a coupon for a FREE box yet!?!) While you're there, you can also elect to donote to Autism Speaks!! Spread the word!
May is Autism Awareness month at Sprouts and in honor of that, they are offering 25% off all gluten free products starting April 28th and continuing until June 2nd!!!
Stop by your local Sprouts and stock up on all your favorite gluten free goodies! (including Van's products...have you entered to win a coupon for a FREE box yet!?!) While you're there, you can also elect to donote to Autism Speaks!! Spread the word!
Winners of the Van's Free Coupons!!
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Thanks to everyone who participated! The odds of winning were fantastic--everyone who entered won!! Yaaay!
So here's all the winners:
Blogger Entrants:
Michelle and Lauren
Twitter Entrants:
@kimicalg
@jenniferGFinGA
And yes, I said there would be 5 winners, but only 4 people entered! So I guess the last winner is...me!! Hooray! :)
To all the winners: Please email me your address at gfsteph@gmail.com or if on Twitter, please send it to me in a DM! I hope you all enjoy your free gluten free waffles/pancakes/french toast sticks! I know I will. :)
So here's all the winners:
Blogger Entrants:
Michelle and Lauren
Twitter Entrants:
@kimicalg
@jenniferGFinGA
And yes, I said there would be 5 winners, but only 4 people entered! So I guess the last winner is...me!! Hooray! :)
To all the winners: Please email me your address at gfsteph@gmail.com or if on Twitter, please send it to me in a DM! I hope you all enjoy your free gluten free waffles/pancakes/french toast sticks! I know I will. :)
28 Eylül 2012 Cuma
Star Wars Miniland Experience at Legoland Windsor
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If you're a parent to a boy 5-10 years old, chances are he's crazy about LEGO Star Wars. It's one of LEGO's most popular themes, and every day you'll find millions of little boys busy building speeders and x-wing fighters and AT-AT walkers and dreaming of flying through a galaxy far, far away.
Fortunately, you don't have to be Richard Branson or a former N'Sync boy band member to be able to afford a visit to the Star Wars galaxy. You just have to visit your nearest Legoland* , where the Star Wars Miniland exhibit is wowing fans with their detailed models, massive sets and cool light and sound special effects.
Here are some fun facts about the exhibit:
* Visitors will see some of the most famous scenes from all six of the Star Wars movies, plus a scene from the animated series The Clone Wars.
* There are about 2,000 LEGO models, and some of them are more than 6 feet tall
* Some of the models are animated; kids can start the sequence by pushing a button located near the models.
* The models are built in 1:20 scale
* Lego's master builders used 1.5 million LEGO bricks
When we visited Legoland Windsor this summer, my kids (ages 8, 8 and 11) my kids found most of the rides too tame for their tastes -- but the Star Wars Miniland exhibit was right up their alley. It was like the world's biggest and baddest Star Wars playset, and I know they were itching to jump into the landscape and start playing! Here are some photos of the cool things we saw:
Episode I: Naboo
The section for Episode I features scenes from the Battle of Naboo. I wish I had taken a photo of the Royal Palace -- it was so amazing! But I was too distracted by the rows upon rows of droids and Gungans:
Episode II: Geonosis
The section for Episode II features the Geonosis arena, where Padmé Amidala, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker battle ferocious creatures set upon them by Count Dooku, as well as the fight between Count Dooku's forces and the Republic Army, led by the Jedi Knights.
Episode III: Kashyyyk and Mustafar
The section for Episode III features 2 planets: the Wookie planet Kashyyk, and the volcano planet Mustafar. On Kashykk, you'll see droids rounding up and executing the Jedi knights as the knights battle on with the help of the Wookies.
On the other side, you'll see Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker constantly circling each other as they battle near the lava on Mustafar.
Episode IV: Tatooine
The section for Episode IV features scenes from the desert planet, Tatooine. You can see Luke's childhood home, the buildings of Mos Eisley, the Cantina, and the Millennium Falcon's hangar. There are sand people and all the riffraff of the Star Wars universe as well as Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, C-3PO and R2-D2.
My favorite scene in this exhibit is the Cantina, where an animated Cantina Band sways from side to side as the famous Cantina Band music plays through speakers.
The gigantic Millenium Falcon comes a close second. It has working headlights and cockpit lights, plus goes up and down. If only it were attached to a clear glass rod instead of a metal one, so it would look like it was taking off and landing on its own!
Episode V: Hoth
The section for Episode V features scenes from the ice planet, Hoth. The battle of Hoth is laid out quite nicely; you can see the Imperial AT-ATS taking out the Rebel's generators, and Han and Leia fighting their way to escape, with starfighters flying through the sky. The whole scene is accompanied by lots of light and battle sounds.
Look closely at the AT-AT on the far right -- you'll see Luke Skywalker (in his orange flightsuit) beneath its belly, trying to make his way to the top!
Episode VI: Endor
The section for Episode VI features scenes from the forest moon, Endor, showing how the Rebels and the Ewoks worked together to capture the generator and deactivate the force field of the Death Star II. For some reason it also had a giant LEGO Imperial Shuttle on a landing platform, with Imperial troops greeting Darth Vader. I don't think Darth Vader ever landed on Endor, so that part seemed inaccurate -- can any Star Wars fan correct me?
My favorite part in this section was a small Imperial speeder going round and round a big tree, with a couple of Ewoks waiting nearby to trap him.
As soon as you exit the exhibit you will find yourself (surprise, surprise) in the LEGO Star Wars gift shop. It's filled with enough LEGO Star Wars gift sets to fulfill every kid's wildest dreams (and bankrupt the parent in the process). Fortunately, there are a few things to distract your kids from all that birthday and holiday loot, like the giant Darth Vader made entirely of LEGO....
... as well as LEGO R2-D2. Hey, grownups can be Star Wars fans too!
Given the number of adult Star Wars fans, I wouldn't be surprised if Star Wars Miniland were one of the most popular attractions at Legoland -- but since it's a walkthrough exhibit, the crowds seemed to flow through it pretty smoothly. Sure, there were bottlenecks at some of the exhibits, and there were lots of kids clamoring to press the animation buttons, and a few annoying people who completely disregarded the instructions to turn their camera flashes off to take photographs. But overall, it was a great experience, even on a hot summer day with tons of people. We skipped a lot of the other rides around Legoland due to the crowds, but Star Wars Miniland was a must see!
* The Star Wars Miniland exhibit in Legoland California, Legoland Windsor, Legoland Deutschland, and starting in November 2012, in Legoland Florida.
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Gluten Free Jubilee Week at Sprouts!! January 13th-20th, 2010
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Gluten Free Jubilee week starts again at Sprouts tomorrow, January 13th!!
During this sale, all gluten free items are 25% off! It is also very, VERY helpful to go there during this time because ALL their gluten free products are marked clear as day! Last time they had Gluten Free Jubilee, I found several products that I didn't even know were there!And remember, Udi's gluten free bread is now at Sprouts...so it'll be 25% off as well!Check out the Sprouts website here to find a location near you. You can also look at their newest ad there as well. Happy shopping :)P.S. If you bump into me while I'm there, please do not judge me based on the huge quantities of Udi's bread, Van's mini waffles, and Kinnikinnick animal cookies in my cart. Thanks in advance.
During this sale, all gluten free items are 25% off! It is also very, VERY helpful to go there during this time because ALL their gluten free products are marked clear as day! Last time they had Gluten Free Jubilee, I found several products that I didn't even know were there!And remember, Udi's gluten free bread is now at Sprouts...so it'll be 25% off as well!Check out the Sprouts website here to find a location near you. You can also look at their newest ad there as well. Happy shopping :)P.S. If you bump into me while I'm there, please do not judge me based on the huge quantities of Udi's bread, Van's mini waffles, and Kinnikinnick animal cookies in my cart. Thanks in advance.
Van's Products Package Changes and enter to WIN a FREE COUPON!!!
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Hi everyone! I hope April is treating you all well! We've been having one hell of a month, let me tell you! Phew! These 3 weeks of April have felt like 3 months!!
Well, I have exciting news to fill everyone in on. We all know how I LOVE Van's gluten free waffles, right? I have a SERIOUS love affair with the mini's, especially! I adore them and am never without a box in my freezer. I have been informed that Van's will be updating their packaging!! Here is a sneak peek for everyone:
Okay, now down to how you can WIN a free (yes, FREE) coupon for a box of Van's products!!
To enter to win you can do any of the following:
1. Leave a comment on this post and tell me which of Van's Products is your absolute FAVE! Perhaps the mini's like me? Or the gluten free apple cinnamon waffles? Maybe their gluten free french toasts sticks? Or maybe you just can't narrow it down and you love them all!!
2. Post on your blog about this giveaway and link back here! (please leave a comment or drop me an email at gfsteph@gmail.com with a link to the post)
3. Tweet the following: RT @GF_Steph Van's Super New Packaging & enter to win a FREE coupon! http://tinyurl.com/3x5x47d
4. This is for the super faithful: Send me a pic of yourself holding a box of your favorite Van's product! If you do this, you are so hardcore that I will give you TWO entries!
Hurry though, you'll only have until THURSDAY, APRIL 29TH at midnight to enter!! On Friday, I'll choose FIVE WINNERS and announce them here! So don't forget to check back!!
Well, I have exciting news to fill everyone in on. We all know how I LOVE Van's gluten free waffles, right? I have a SERIOUS love affair with the mini's, especially! I adore them and am never without a box in my freezer. I have been informed that Van's will be updating their packaging!! Here is a sneak peek for everyone:
Love it!! I want to assure everyone that just because the package is changing, does not mean the delicious goodies on the inside are changing! I know too well (see the Milky Way incident) that those of us who are gluten free need to be incredibly wary and suspicious of any potential reformulations! But nothing is changing, other than the amazingly enticing picture on the front!
Keep an eye out for this new package! They should be slowly rolling out in stores anytime now or within the next couple of weeks. Van's has also launched a new website and a blog so check it out here!
Okay, now down to how you can WIN a free (yes, FREE) coupon for a box of Van's products!!
To enter to win you can do any of the following:
1. Leave a comment on this post and tell me which of Van's Products is your absolute FAVE! Perhaps the mini's like me? Or the gluten free apple cinnamon waffles? Maybe their gluten free french toasts sticks? Or maybe you just can't narrow it down and you love them all!!
2. Post on your blog about this giveaway and link back here! (please leave a comment or drop me an email at gfsteph@gmail.com with a link to the post)
3. Tweet the following: RT @GF_Steph Van's Super New Packaging & enter to win a FREE coupon! http://tinyurl.com/3x5x47d
4. This is for the super faithful: Send me a pic of yourself holding a box of your favorite Van's product! If you do this, you are so hardcore that I will give you TWO entries!
Hurry though, you'll only have until THURSDAY, APRIL 29TH at midnight to enter!! On Friday, I'll choose FIVE WINNERS and announce them here! So don't forget to check back!!
It's Back!!! Gluten Free Jubilee at Sprouts!!
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It's that time again, folks!!!! Gluten Free Jubilee at Sprouts!
May is Autism Awareness month at Sprouts and in honor of that, they are offering 25% off all gluten free products starting April 28th and continuing until June 2nd!!!
Stop by your local Sprouts and stock up on all your favorite gluten free goodies! (including Van's products...have you entered to win a coupon for a FREE box yet!?!) While you're there, you can also elect to donote to Autism Speaks!! Spread the word!
May is Autism Awareness month at Sprouts and in honor of that, they are offering 25% off all gluten free products starting April 28th and continuing until June 2nd!!!
Stop by your local Sprouts and stock up on all your favorite gluten free goodies! (including Van's products...have you entered to win a coupon for a FREE box yet!?!) While you're there, you can also elect to donote to Autism Speaks!! Spread the word!
Winners of the Van's Free Coupons!!
To contact us Click HERE
Thanks to everyone who participated! The odds of winning were fantastic--everyone who entered won!! Yaaay!
So here's all the winners:
Blogger Entrants:
Michelle and Lauren
Twitter Entrants:
@kimicalg
@jenniferGFinGA
And yes, I said there would be 5 winners, but only 4 people entered! So I guess the last winner is...me!! Hooray! :)
To all the winners: Please email me your address at gfsteph@gmail.com or if on Twitter, please send it to me in a DM! I hope you all enjoy your free gluten free waffles/pancakes/french toast sticks! I know I will. :)
So here's all the winners:
Blogger Entrants:
Michelle and Lauren
Twitter Entrants:
@kimicalg
@jenniferGFinGA
And yes, I said there would be 5 winners, but only 4 people entered! So I guess the last winner is...me!! Hooray! :)
To all the winners: Please email me your address at gfsteph@gmail.com or if on Twitter, please send it to me in a DM! I hope you all enjoy your free gluten free waffles/pancakes/french toast sticks! I know I will. :)
27 Eylül 2012 Perşembe
Home Made Olive Garden Breadsticks From Chef In Training
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups warm water
1 packet active dry yeast
4 1/4 cups all purpose flour
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter melted
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
In a large bowl, dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water and allow to sit for 10 minutes, covered. Mixture should be frothy.
In separate bowl, combine flour and salt. Add to yeast mixture. Add melted butter. Mix with paddle attachment of stand mixer or wooden spoon until fully combined.
Knead dough for a few minutes just until dough is smooth. Do not overknead!
Grease a cookie sheet. Pull off pieces of dough and roll out into strips. Cover the dough and let sit in a warm place for 45 minutes to an hour.
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and once heated, pop in the bread sticks.
In microwave, combine the following: 1 stick unsalted butter (or 1/2 cup margarine), 2 teaspoons garlic powder and 1 teaspoons salt.
After bread sticks have cooked for 6 or 7 minutes, brush the bread sticks with half the butter mixture. Then continue to bake. Bake for 5-8 more minutes.
Immediately upon removal from the oven brush the other half of the butter on the sticks.Allow to cool for a few minutes before eating
Ingredients
1 packet active dry yeast
4 1/4 cups all purpose flour
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter melted
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
In separate bowl, combine flour and salt. Add to yeast mixture. Add melted butter. Mix with paddle attachment of stand mixer or wooden spoon until fully combined.
Knead dough for a few minutes just until dough is smooth. Do not overknead!
Grease a cookie sheet. Pull off pieces of dough and roll out into strips. Cover the dough and let sit in a warm place for 45 minutes to an hour.
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and once heated, pop in the bread sticks.
In microwave, combine the following: 1 stick unsalted butter (or 1/2 cup margarine), 2 teaspoons garlic powder and 1 teaspoons salt.
After bread sticks have cooked for 6 or 7 minutes, brush the bread sticks with half the butter mixture. Then continue to bake. Bake for 5-8 more minutes.
Immediately upon removal from the oven brush the other half of the butter on the sticks.Allow to cool for a few minutes before eating
Crock Pot Smokey Chicken and Cheesy Potato Casserole From Recipe.com
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1 10-3/4-ounce can
condensed cream of chicken with herbs soup
1 8-ounce carton
dairy sour cream
6 ounces
smoked cheddar cheese, shredded (1-1/2 cups)
1 28-ounce package
frozen loose-pack diced hash brown potatoes with onion and peppers, thawed
3 cups
chopped smoked or roasted chicken or turkey
Crushed croutons (optional)
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Directions
1.
Lightly coat the inside of a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. In the cooker combine soup, sour cream, cheese, frozen potatoes, and chicken.
2.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours. If desired, top each serving with crushed croutons. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 399, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 1313 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Total Sugar 3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 25%, Calcium 27%, Iron 10%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
condensed cream of chicken with herbs soup
1 8-ounce carton
dairy sour cream
6 ounces
smoked cheddar cheese, shredded (1-1/2 cups)
1 28-ounce package
frozen loose-pack diced hash brown potatoes with onion and peppers, thawed
3 cups
chopped smoked or roasted chicken or turkey
Crushed croutons (optional)
add ingredients to list
Directions
1.
Lightly coat the inside of a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. In the cooker combine soup, sour cream, cheese, frozen potatoes, and chicken.
2.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours. If desired, top each serving with crushed croutons. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 399, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 1313 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Total Sugar 3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 25%, Calcium 27%, Iron 10%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Lemon Cheese Cakes From Food.Com
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Ingredients:
Yield:
16
Servings Size
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1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix (with pudding in the mix)
2 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Directions:
1
Preheat oven to 350°.
2
Mix dry cake mix, 1 egg and oil until crumbly.
3
Reserve 1 cup and pat remaining mixture into a 9 x 13 inch pan.
4
Bake for 15 minutes.
5
Beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and 1 egg until light and smooth.
6
Spread over baked layer and sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
7
Bake for 15 minutes more.
8
Cool completely and cut into bars.
9
Store in refrigerator.
Yield:
16
Servings Size
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2 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°.
2
Mix dry cake mix, 1 egg and oil until crumbly.
3
Reserve 1 cup and pat remaining mixture into a 9 x 13 inch pan.
4
Bake for 15 minutes.
5
Beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and 1 egg until light and smooth.
6
Spread over baked layer and sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
7
Bake for 15 minutes more.
8
Cool completely and cut into bars.
9
Store in refrigerator.
Mexican Pinwheels From Food.com
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2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (1 ounce) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
freshly cut chives, sliced thin
5 (12 inch) flour tortillas
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained & blotted dry with papertowels
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained & blotted dry with papertowels
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained & blotted dry with papertowels
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
salsa
Directions:
1
Mix cream cheese, ranch dressing mix and green onions or chives well.
2
Spread evenly over the tortillas.
3
Sprinkle equal amounts of remaining ingredients on top of the cream cheese mixture.
4
Roll up tortillas tightly.
5
Wrap with plastic wrap and chill a minimum of 2 hours before serving.
6
Remove plastic wrap and cut rolls into equal pieces - discarding the ends.
7
Serve with salsa and Enjoy
1 (1 ounce) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
freshly cut chives, sliced thin
5 (12 inch) flour tortillas
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained & blotted dry with papertowels
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained & blotted dry with papertowels
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained & blotted dry with papertowels
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
salsa
Directions:
Mix cream cheese, ranch dressing mix and green onions or chives well.
2
Spread evenly over the tortillas.
3
Sprinkle equal amounts of remaining ingredients on top of the cream cheese mixture.
4
Roll up tortillas tightly.
5
Wrap with plastic wrap and chill a minimum of 2 hours before serving.
6
Remove plastic wrap and cut rolls into equal pieces - discarding the ends.
7
Serve with salsa and Enjoy
Simmple and Garlic Cheese Filled Crescents From Food. Com
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Ingredients:
Servings:
8
Servings Size
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1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
2 slices process American cheese
garlic powder, to taste
butter-flavored cooking spray (optional)
Directions:
1
Preheat oven to 375F; line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray with butter flavored cooking spray.
2
Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into 8 triangles; sprinkle each with garlic powder.
3
Cut or divide each cheese slice into quarters to make 8 small squares of cheese.
4
Cut or fold one piece of cheese in half; stack the halves on top of each other and place them on the bottom end (the flat side directly opposite the side with the thinnest point) of one crescent triangle; roll triangle up starting with this end.
5
Fold the two side points of the dough towards the center of the dough so that all three triangle points are on the same side; place roll on the sheet with the points facing down.
6
Repeat for each dough triangle and bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden
Ingredients:
Servings:
8
Servings Size
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2 slices process American cheese
garlic powder, to taste
butter-flavored cooking spray (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375F; line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray with butter flavored cooking spray.
2
Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into 8 triangles; sprinkle each with garlic powder.
3
Cut or divide each cheese slice into quarters to make 8 small squares of cheese.
4
Cut or fold one piece of cheese in half; stack the halves on top of each other and place them on the bottom end (the flat side directly opposite the side with the thinnest point) of one crescent triangle; roll triangle up starting with this end.
5
Fold the two side points of the dough towards the center of the dough so that all three triangle points are on the same side; place roll on the sheet with the points facing down.
6
Repeat for each dough triangle and bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden
26 Eylül 2012 Çarşamba
The Loot From Gluten Free Jubilee at Sprouts
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So this is all that I got at Sprouts tonight during their Gluten Free Jubilee sale! All gluten free items in the store are 25% off so, of course, I took advantage! I was actually really surprised because they were sold out of a lot of things! I might go to a different location before the sale ends on January 20th to get some more Udi’s gluten free bread and some Kinnikinnick pancake and waffle mix. Oh, and their donuts. And maybe some more animal cookies just for good measure. :)
Have any of you gone to Sprouts this week for their Gluten Free Jubilee? Did your pile of stuff look better or worse than mine?
Kinnikinnick Gluten Free Pancake and Waffle Mix
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I have eaten a LOT of really bad gluten free pancakes. I’ve tried a few different mixes and a couple of recipes, all ending in disaster.
I recently decided to give gluten free pancakes one final shot. I’ve had mostly good experiences with Kinnikinnick products so I tossed their gluten free pancake and waffle mix into my cart at Sprouts.
This mix is so easy. One cup of mix, 3/4 cup milk (or water), 1 egg, and 1 tablespoon of oil makes 4-5 regular size pancakes.
Ooooooh, delicious little bubbles! Almost ready to flip..
Perfectly golden brown and I guarantee no one will notice they are gluten free. Visually, they are exactly the same as regular pancakes. The cook the same, and even the texture looks the same.
But how do they taste?
Oh. My. Gosh. They are divine!
The gluten free pancakes I’ve tried before were hard and rubbery. And they tasted weird. It was like someone put syrup on a hockey puck and put it on the plate in front of me. But not these Kinnikinnick pancakes. They are light, fluffy, and airy. Not at all dense and no funky taste! They are only lightly sweet, except of course, when I drown them in syrup. In short, they are the perfect (gluten free) pancakes.
They are exactly how I remember pancakes to be. Victory!
Van's Products Package Changes and enter to WIN a FREE COUPON!!!
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Hi everyone! I hope April is treating you all well! We've been having one hell of a month, let me tell you! Phew! These 3 weeks of April have felt like 3 months!!
Well, I have exciting news to fill everyone in on. We all know how I LOVE Van's gluten free waffles, right? I have a SERIOUS love affair with the mini's, especially! I adore them and am never without a box in my freezer. I have been informed that Van's will be updating their packaging!! Here is a sneak peek for everyone:
Okay, now down to how you can WIN a free (yes, FREE) coupon for a box of Van's products!!
To enter to win you can do any of the following:
1. Leave a comment on this post and tell me which of Van's Products is your absolute FAVE! Perhaps the mini's like me? Or the gluten free apple cinnamon waffles? Maybe their gluten free french toasts sticks? Or maybe you just can't narrow it down and you love them all!!
2. Post on your blog about this giveaway and link back here! (please leave a comment or drop me an email at gfsteph@gmail.com with a link to the post)
3. Tweet the following: RT @GF_Steph Van's Super New Packaging & enter to win a FREE coupon! http://tinyurl.com/3x5x47d
4. This is for the super faithful: Send me a pic of yourself holding a box of your favorite Van's product! If you do this, you are so hardcore that I will give you TWO entries!
Hurry though, you'll only have until THURSDAY, APRIL 29TH at midnight to enter!! On Friday, I'll choose FIVE WINNERS and announce them here! So don't forget to check back!!
Well, I have exciting news to fill everyone in on. We all know how I LOVE Van's gluten free waffles, right? I have a SERIOUS love affair with the mini's, especially! I adore them and am never without a box in my freezer. I have been informed that Van's will be updating their packaging!! Here is a sneak peek for everyone:
Love it!! I want to assure everyone that just because the package is changing, does not mean the delicious goodies on the inside are changing! I know too well (see the Milky Way incident) that those of us who are gluten free need to be incredibly wary and suspicious of any potential reformulations! But nothing is changing, other than the amazingly enticing picture on the front!
Keep an eye out for this new package! They should be slowly rolling out in stores anytime now or within the next couple of weeks. Van's has also launched a new website and a blog so check it out here!
Okay, now down to how you can WIN a free (yes, FREE) coupon for a box of Van's products!!
To enter to win you can do any of the following:
1. Leave a comment on this post and tell me which of Van's Products is your absolute FAVE! Perhaps the mini's like me? Or the gluten free apple cinnamon waffles? Maybe their gluten free french toasts sticks? Or maybe you just can't narrow it down and you love them all!!
2. Post on your blog about this giveaway and link back here! (please leave a comment or drop me an email at gfsteph@gmail.com with a link to the post)
3. Tweet the following: RT @GF_Steph Van's Super New Packaging & enter to win a FREE coupon! http://tinyurl.com/3x5x47d
4. This is for the super faithful: Send me a pic of yourself holding a box of your favorite Van's product! If you do this, you are so hardcore that I will give you TWO entries!
Hurry though, you'll only have until THURSDAY, APRIL 29TH at midnight to enter!! On Friday, I'll choose FIVE WINNERS and announce them here! So don't forget to check back!!
It's Back!!! Gluten Free Jubilee at Sprouts!!
To contact us Click HERE
It's that time again, folks!!!! Gluten Free Jubilee at Sprouts!
May is Autism Awareness month at Sprouts and in honor of that, they are offering 25% off all gluten free products starting April 28th and continuing until June 2nd!!!
Stop by your local Sprouts and stock up on all your favorite gluten free goodies! (including Van's products...have you entered to win a coupon for a FREE box yet!?!) While you're there, you can also elect to donote to Autism Speaks!! Spread the word!
May is Autism Awareness month at Sprouts and in honor of that, they are offering 25% off all gluten free products starting April 28th and continuing until June 2nd!!!
Stop by your local Sprouts and stock up on all your favorite gluten free goodies! (including Van's products...have you entered to win a coupon for a FREE box yet!?!) While you're there, you can also elect to donote to Autism Speaks!! Spread the word!
Winners of the Van's Free Coupons!!
To contact us Click HERE
Thanks to everyone who participated! The odds of winning were fantastic--everyone who entered won!! Yaaay!
So here's all the winners:
Blogger Entrants:
Michelle and Lauren
Twitter Entrants:
@kimicalg
@jenniferGFinGA
And yes, I said there would be 5 winners, but only 4 people entered! So I guess the last winner is...me!! Hooray! :)
To all the winners: Please email me your address at gfsteph@gmail.com or if on Twitter, please send it to me in a DM! I hope you all enjoy your free gluten free waffles/pancakes/french toast sticks! I know I will. :)
So here's all the winners:
Blogger Entrants:
Michelle and Lauren
Twitter Entrants:
@kimicalg
@jenniferGFinGA
And yes, I said there would be 5 winners, but only 4 people entered! So I guess the last winner is...me!! Hooray! :)
To all the winners: Please email me your address at gfsteph@gmail.com or if on Twitter, please send it to me in a DM! I hope you all enjoy your free gluten free waffles/pancakes/french toast sticks! I know I will. :)
25 Eylül 2012 Salı
What's for lunch?
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The kids aren't the only ones I pack lunch for; most days Alfie takes a packed lunch to work as well. He likes it because he can eat while he works through lunch, which lets him leave the office earlier, and I like it because it saves money! Most days I pack exactly the same lunch for Alfie as I do for the kids -- the only difference is that I leave the juice boxes, yogurt tubes and Dora the Explorer ice blocks out of Alfie's lunch. One of his favorite lunches is Branston Pickle and sharp cheddar cheese on buttered white bread; in this photo I served it with cucumber slices and plain chocolate McVitie's Digestive biscuits. It's a very English lunch, and in case you need translation, "plain chocolate" means dark chocolate, and "biscuits" are cookies.
Here are some other lunches I packed:
Red pepper slices, carrot sticks and crackers with hummus dip
Crisp bagel slices with peanut butter, cranberries & popcorn.
Salami and lettuce on whole wheat, goldfish crackers, and blackberries
Mini cream cheese sandwiches, cherry tomatoes, dried apples.
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How to make a Halloween Treat Bag from Duct Tape
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Halloween is just around the corner, so I'm keeping an eye out for fun, fab Halloween craft and decor ideas. This year The Pea is all about patterned duct tape -- she has been using it to create everything from wallets to hair ribbons. So when Scotch duct tape sent me some Halloween-themed rolls, I decided to try my hand at creating a craft of my own. I came up with cute Halloween gift bags. Here's how to make them:
You'll need duct tape (2 inches wide) in 3 different colors. I used solid black, solid orange, and a monster-pattern. You'll also need an exacto knife or cutter, a metal ruler, and a cutting board (I used an old chopping board!).
Here's my oh-so-high-tech pattern for the bag. You're going to make 5 duct tape panels -- 1 bottom, 2 sides, a front and a back -- by laying strips of duct tape down in slightly overlapping panels, then covering the sticky side with a second layer of duct tape. When you measure out your strips, make them a bit longer than indicated (i.e. for the bottom panel, cut your duct tape strips to about 6.25" instead of 6" long), so you can trim them neatly.
I used black duct tape for 1 side of the panel, and the monster patterned duct tape for the other side.
Trim the edges with your knife and ruler so they correspond to the measurements I indicated above.
Here are all my panels, black on 1 side and monsters on the other.
Lay the panels, pattern-side down, as shown in the photo. Position the bottom panel in the center, then lay the 2 side panels above and below it. Lay the front/back panels to the left and right of the bottom panel.
Tape the bottom panel to the side, front and back panels with duct tape in a contrasting color (I used orange tape, which shows up nicely against the black). Then fold the side, front and back panels up, so that the black side is on the inside of the bag.
Tape the side panels to the front and back panels, using the contrasting colored tape. Start with the insides, then do the outsides.
It can be tricky to get the sides aligned and taped up neatly! I used my ruler to firmly push the tape onto the panels so that all the corners are nice and squared.
I cut the orange tape a big longer than the height of the bag, so that I could fold the tape over and make a neat edge. Don't forget to tape the top rim of the bag with the contrasting (in my case, orange) duct tape!
For the handles, cut a length of duct tape in the contrasting color, then cut a small slit (1 or 2 inches) at each end of the tape.
Fold the strip of tape in half lengthwise, make sure the 1 or 2-inch portion at each end does NOT stick to each other. 
Attach the handle to the inside and outside of the bag.
And there you have it, a cute bag for Halloween! It's perfect for stuffing little Halloween goodies into, so you can use it as a party goody bag or a Boo Bag. You can adjust the length of the strips and the number of strips per panel to make the bag to any size you want, so it can even become a Halloween trick-or-treat bag for your child, or your child's doll. Happy crafting!
Disclosure: I received duct tape samples from Scotch. Click here for my Scotch Colors & Patterns duct tape review post.
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