Author Archives: Becky

Gluten-Free Horseradish You Easily Make Yourself!

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Becky

The Vitamix Blender makes horseradish preparation a “whizz:”** 1/2 cup (about 1/4 lb.) peeled and chunked fresh Horseradish Root 1 Tablespoon White or Apple Cider Vinegar 1 teaspoon Water 1 teaspoon Sweetener of choice–Swerve, Sugar, etc. 1/8 teaspoon Sea Salt … Continue reading →

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“The Hidden Side” by Heidi Chiavaroli

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Becky

When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned! Two tales, parallel stories separated by centuries are both taking place in New York State.  Mercy Howard lived during the Revolutionary times of the 1700’s.  She witnessed the loss of goods, homes and happiness … Continue reading →

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“The Kremlin Conspiracy” by Joel C. Rosenberg

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Becky

The Enemy of My Enemy….. Two men, one American and one Russian, are unaware their lives are on a collision course with each other.  Despite not knowing one another, different occurrences in the lives of each man brings the intersection … Continue reading →

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Mousse in a Vitamix Easy & Gluten-Free CORRECTED VERSION

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Becky

I am sorry! After I posted this recipe, I later discovered the amounts of the ingredients were wrong.  Here is the corrected version—please try this, it is good!!               This is an elegant looking dessert … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter with Noodles and Beef!

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Becky

Happy Easter Everyone!!  This is my Mom’s much requested noodles and beef recipe.  Everyone in the family loved it when she made this, especially her grandkids.  Mom would cook for days preparing all the home-made dishes she served for holiday … Continue reading →

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Book Review “Answering the Toughest Questions about Heaven and Hell” by Bruce Bickel & Stan Jantz

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Becky

Difficult Questions! Most of us, if not all, have questions about the afterlife.  This is especially true the older one gets.  Curiosity and questions increase as more family and friends pass on.  What will Heaven be like? If Hell exists, what … Continue reading →

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Clara and Cooper came to my house this week….

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Becky

            and did they ever make me smile! Physical therapy is plugging along, but it is difficult, and progress is slow along with painful. I was in dire need of a way to de-stress between sessions.  … Continue reading →

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Fluffy Mousse in a Vitamix Blender, Easy & Gluten-Free CORRECTED VERSION

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Becky

I am sorry! After I posted this recipe, I later discovered the amounts of the ingredients were wrong.  Here is the corrected version—please try this, it is good!!               This is an elegant looking dessert … Continue reading →

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Secrets for Gluten-Free Baking, Xanthan Gum and Guar Gum 

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Becky

The gluten in baked goods keeps them from being dry and crumbly.  Gluten-free flours need something to help them have the elasticity and texture—the mouth feel—of things made with wheat.  Xanthan Gum is often used when baking to help the … Continue reading →

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Chuck’s Blend of Gluten-Free Flour

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Becky

          Unlike cooking with wheat flour, gluten-free flours really don’t work individually in dishes.  For recipes to taste more like the wheat flour version, a combination of multiple gluten-free flours needs to be used.  We like … Continue reading →

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