Vegetable Garden

This is my second year growing a vegetable garden. I have learned a lot and still have many things to discover.

Currently, my garden consists of potatoes, strawberries, miniature lettuce, garlic, red onion, tomato, carrots and chives. I definitely plan to branch out and add more next year.

As you can see, many of my plants are in container's. I  actually started my garden while we still had a deck in our backyard. It has since been removed and we are left with a luscious grassy yard. 

Next year I hope to improve the garden by learning more about harvesting properly as well as pest prevention.

I love my garden. It really helps keep grocery costs down and it's quite relaxing to take care of.

Product Review: Betty Crocker Gluten Free Cookie Mix

This was my first time baking with Betty Crocker and she did not disappoint! The cookie mix is beyond simple. All you need to do is add butter, vanilla, an egg, and stir. Baking time is about 8-10 minutes depending on your oven.

 For me, this cookie mix brought back memories of regular home-made cookies. They are chewy with just the right amount of crumble! Betty Crocker has proved that Gluten Free does not have to be taste free. The cookies are so marvellous that you may have to hide them from any non Celiac's in your home. I guess that can be both a good thing and a bad thing.  It's great that I finally have cookie's worthy of sharing. Although,how much sharing I want to do is debatable

 The mix is made in a dedicated Gluten Free processing facility.Thumbs up! It  will be available across Canada by August of this year.

Awesome pros:

The mix has chocolate chips in it. Talk about value for your buck.
Easy to make and quick to bake
Minimal additional ingredients required

Beat The Heat With A Smoothie

Today called for smoothie's to help us beat this heat! I went with what I had on hand for this recipe but there are many substitutions available at the grocery store.


Recipe:
2 1/2 Cups Frozen Mixed Berries 
(blackberries,blueberries,raspberries & strawberries)
2/3 Cup Milk
1Cup Apple Juice 
4 frozen Yoplait Minigo 


If the mix seems too thick, feel free to dilute it with water or juice.
This recipe made 4 "Popsicles", 3 drinks and filled an ice tray.
On a side note.... Frozen Yoplait Minigo's on their own make a delicious treat as well.

10 Things On A Thursday

Some staples in my Gluten Free pantry

In no particular order....

1. All Purpose Gluten Free Flour
2. Tapioca Flour
3. Corn Starch
4. Quinoa Flakes
5. Milled Flaxseed
6. Bread Mix
7. Muffin Mix
8. Bob's Red Mill Hot Cereal (GF)
9. Cooking Oil/Spray
10. Pancake Mix

Thank - You General Mills Canada!

Some month's ago, I had sent an e-mail to General Mills Canada. I inquired if and when their Gluten Free line, that is in America, would hit Canadian shelves. Unfortunately, at the time, they  were not able to give me any confirmed information on the subject. Then last week, I received a wee package in the mail. I could not believe it! I knew by this point that Chex had already hit the shelves here and Betty Crocker is soon to follow suit. Still, this surprise was and still is pretty darn awesome! I was not expecting this at all so I am quite thankful to General Mills Canada for thinking of myself and probably many others as well.

Some companies really do care <3

Super excited to try the Cereal and bake like I've never baked before when Betty Crocker gets here :)