Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Go, go, going!!



So with four kids I'm a pretty busy broad!! Therefore I'm on the go constantly and there are times we have to grab some fast food on the go. For me that can be super tricky, since my biggest fear is getting sick all over again. So more often then not my family gets to eat and I'm sitting there starving till we get home. About a month ago my friend found these bars called think thin(not what your thinking they are not a diet product) they are gluten free, natural, meal replacement type bar that you can grab and keep in your bag or car for those times that you are starving. They taste great especially the peanut butter, high in protein and fill you up! These have saved me so many times, from a BBQ with no GF options to running errands longer than expected! So next time your out pick up a few they are lifesavers!

Sparkle Sparkle
&
Don't Forget to SHINE!!

XX
-B

Sunday, May 27, 2012

All dat and a bag of chips


Tortilla chips are one of my favorite snacks, especially Tostitos Restaurant Style.  Each bag says it is gluten free, as well as the Frito Lay website.  But after some research I found out that not every bag is.  Depending on the plant where they were made, they can either be comlpetely gluten free or be made in a plant that also processes wheat based products.  Apparently (according to a celiac.com community member ) after calling Frito Lay she found out that based on the code under the price stamp that you can see if your bag had been processed in a plant that also processes wheat products.  If the 2nd or 3rd numbers in the series of numbers is a 71 or 45 they have been made in a plant containing other wheat products.  So there you have it Tostitos unraveled.  If you still are alittle weary with the Tostitos, try Gaden of Eatin' Yellow corn tortillas, I usually get them from Whole Foods but I have seen them at BJ's Wholesale and Stop n Shop too.  They are amazing!! Also visit www.celiac.com, this website is filled with info to answer any question you may have.

Sparkle Sparkle
           &
Don't Forget To SHINE!!

XX
-B










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Sugar and Spice, some COOKIES would be NICE!!

After scouring in internet looking for Cookie Recipes I finally found one that was delicious from the The Food Network. It's a pretty easy cookie base.  If need be you can probably add things like peanut butter and such, and get the same results.  Enjoy and I hope you having a amawazing Memorial Day Weekend!!

Sparkle Sparkle
           &
Don't Forget to SHINE!
XX
-B
 SIDENOTE: Thanks The Food Network!!

                       The Chewy Gluten Free Cookie Recipe




Ingredients

  • 8 ounces unsalted butter
  • 11 ounces brown rice flour, approximately 2 cups
  • 1 1/4 ounces cornstarch, approximately 1/4 cup
  • 1/2-ounce tapioca flour, approximately 2 tablespoons
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 ounces sugar, approximately 1/4 cup
  • 10 ounces light brown sugar, approximately 1 1/4 cups
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract - make sure its GF (kirkland brand from costco is)
  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips - make sure they are GF (try Trader Joes Brand they are GF)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Melt the butter in a heavy-bottom medium saucepan over low heat. Once melted, pour into the bowl of a stand mixer.
In a medium bowl, sift together the rice flour, cornstarch, tapioca flour, xantham gum, salt and baking soda. Set aside.
Add both of the sugars to the bowl with the butter and using the paddle attachment, cream together on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the whole egg, egg yolk, milk and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. Slowly incorporate the flour mixture until thoroughly combined. Add the chocolate chips and stir to combine.
Chill the dough in the refrigerator until firm, approximately 1 hour. Shape the dough into 2-ounce balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheets, 6 cookies per sheet. Bake for 14 minutes, rotating the pans after 7 minutes for even baking. Remove from the oven and cool the cookies on the pans for 2 minutes. Move the cookies to a wire rack and cool completely. Store cooked cookies in an airtight container.

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Pasta, Pasta...



So for my first Blog Post on The Beautyus EATS, I feel like I should start with one of the hardest hits for me when I went GF(Gluten Free).  I am  big on Pasta, fresh bread, cookies, cake,... the list goes on.  So when I started this journey one of the first things I started looking for was pasta.  I think I may have tried every one out there with no luck.  Until on day my sista from anotha mista, went shopping at Trader Joes and picked me up some of their Corn Pasta.  AMAWAZZZZZING!  I swear it is the closest thing to the real stuff!!  I gave it to my husband and he couldn't even tell the difference.  He also said he liked it better because he didn't have that heavy stomach feeling after like with regular pasta.  I feel the same way!  Now every time I go To Trader Joes this is my main stock up item.  I hope helps! ENJOY!

Sparkle Sparkle
           &
Don't Forget To SHINE!
XX
-B
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