DAY One of Facebook Break and............

Hello all , I am sure most of you read that i am taking a break from facebook, well I am not taking a break from my Blog I still want to stay connected this way and I may Try to Post a Link to this Blog Post on Facebook But if you wish to comment you will have to do so ON MY BLOG HERE for now . (because i wont be checking facebook to answer questions, I have already given everyone a heads up and my email address as well if anyone wishes to contact me - glutenfreechef81@yahoo.com.


I am loving my day one of my facebook break , yes there are some things I miss but right now the other things that don't out way it lol . hahah .

I made the  most adorable "Alphabet/Color Parking lot " for the younger kids for school today even my two year old chimed in and loved it !! I will post a pic when i can.

Tonight's Dinner is Veggie Melody Turkey Noodle  Soup ( using my Turkey Stock I made ) with Onion - Dill Pull Apart Rolls!!! ( gluten free, allergen free of course) !

I am thinking of making some delicious chewy sugar cookies dough.  I am loads of "Homework" I have to do tonight, not to Mention Piles of clean and not so clean laundry that needs attending too. I have so many Handmade Christmas Gifts I NEED to make!!!! where is the time lol hahah .
So much to but I am excited about it all. Most of all I got to sit down and write this ( with only a few intruptions from my Minions) and drink some Strawberry - Chocolate Tea ! YUM!!!

Oh and also excited to see What I WILL be making for Christmas BAKING THIS YEAR!! - Keeping it Simple but always Keeping it Real!!!!  :D
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!
~JoAnnaGlutenFreeChef~

JoAnna's Gluten Free Challah Bread ( Non Braided)

HAPPY EASTER!!!
 Easter is upon us and no meal would be complete without gluten free, delicious challah bread!! ( nut and peanut and chicken egg free & more) !
I hope to try a "Braided Version" But not sure with my incredibly busy week If I will be able to do that, I actually just got done teaching a great gal how to bake gluten free, and make my AMAZING Nut free, Dairy Free VEGAN Pesto!***
JOANNA:GLUTEN FREE CHEF AND HEALTH ENTHUSIAST

Challah Bread

Gluten free, nut free, chicken egg free, buckwheat free and more!

1 cup of sweet brown rice flour
½ cup of millet
½ cup of Oat Flour ( gluten free, I just make my own by taking Bob's Red Mill Gluten free Oats , put in your blender or coffee grinder and WALLA FLOUR!

1 tab ½ of Dry yeast (PROOF)
1 ½ cups of WARM WATER
1 TAB OF HONEY for the water ^^
1 and ½ cups of Tapioca Flour
¼ cups of Arrowroot
1 TSP OF Xanthum Gum
1 tsp of salt
4 Tablespoons of  Honey
1 tst of Vanilla extract
3duck eggs + I yolk or 4 chicken eggs with 1 Yolk.

It will look like cake batter once beaten all together for 3 min.

Place in "Bunt Cake Pan" or whatever Shape u want it and let rise in a dry warm spot for 45min. (cover with oiled saran wrap   )
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bake for 45 min , in a pre-heated oven.
Finished when tooth pick comes out clean and if the top seems to be getting too dark , cover lightly with foil near the end of the bake. :)

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2009-2014 JoAnna L McGarvie

Been an Eventful Weekend , Bountiful Baskets, More Chocolate Goodness Making In Time for Valentines Day!

So it has been rather an eventful weekend , Kiddos and Hubby still sick , i am still struggling with some health nonsense, But along with all the stress's and pressures of everyday life =) hahha I was able to pick up my 2 orders of  "Bountiful Baskets " if you have not heard of them more info here : http://www.bountifulbaskets.org/  

At first I was rather Hesitant , Being a Chef I love picking out my own produce and veggies , I don't know how else to explain it , and I just was not sure if it was going to be worth the $$
when you order the first time there is a first time fee and , I guess after each order there is a 5$? charge for each basket - so my Total this time for my First time Ordering was $42.00.
It included :
2 Bunches of Asparagus
2 bunches of Broccoli
2 Bags of Mini Apples
5 Cucumbers
4 zucchini
2 6oz. Containers of Blackberries
2 lbs total of Strawberries
11 Oranges
4 Large Grapefruits
2 bunches of bananas
**** My first Time Ordering through Bountiful Baskets !

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 Chocolate Making in time for Valentines Day
Here are some Valentines Chocolate Lips , filled with my golden sunbutter goodness !
 & also some JUMBO SUNBUTTER CUPS !

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RECIPE FOR CHOCOLATE SUNBUTTER CUPS COMING SOON!


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2009-2014 JoAnna L McGarvie

Embracing New Goals and Future

Yes this is titled Embracing new Goals and new dreams...

Photo found VIA http://www.pinterest.com/pin/61643088621981809/

It's amazing how fast things change, yes we have all hear when God closes a door he opens another one.

But that does not mean one is not over the shock, and sadness of it right away,  So blessed to be able to pray and go to the Lord for peace and He definitely gave me the answer of direction I was looking for , quite abruptly lol, though I must say~
 So this is what is going on Just found out last night that there is
No chance as of now of,me  getting my masters in health and nutrition, Doula (certified and all), website $ opportunity due to events that I will not go into , just allot to take in when one has been working over 5 + years to those goals.

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So I will commonsense with and continue to use my Blog as a ministry like I have been doing and serving you all , My work is still copyrighted , And I also want to remind you all to that this is a Ministry , I always put God, and Family and Friends first in the order, I already have many demanding responsibility  , Homeschooling, Help running our Construction Business, Still on my healing journey, and making everything from scratch , prepping, canning , preserving , milling, drying, fermenting, gardening, animals, crafts and sewing... and such not.

And I would also LOVE to give a shout-out to my dear friends, Susi, Courtney and Angela, and also to my sister Jackie who was most helpful and understanding today.
and also a special thank you to Maruee K. :) And all those with kind loving words :)  (¯`'•.¸ *♥♥♥* ¸.•'´¯)
and thank you to all who have continued to follow me on this crazy thing called life lol!!!! (¯`'•.¸ *♥♥♥* ¸.•'´¯)

CHECK IN

Sorry just a quick check in!!
My web designer for my NEW WEBSITE is going through a move right now so the website has been pushed back due to this , No worries we are still working on things! Beleive me I have been writing so many things out , amongst my crazy busy life!

Some treats to look forward to!

Gluten free , Vegan , Nut Free, allergen free,
Raspberry Scones !
&
Gluten free , Allergen free, Vegan , Nut Free , Rosemary Foccocia Bread!

Easy Peasy Nice and Easy~ Basil and olive oil Discs

Heheh Easy P easy , Nice and Easy Basil and Olive Oil Discs !
What to do when you are pressed for time and you have an over load of fresh organic basil!



Just throw your fresh organic basil and enough olive oil to make a PESTO LIKE consistency add some salt and Pepper and garlic if you wish if not leave it out , pour into your muffin tin or i guess you could use a Ice cube tray too, and freeze cover with some sarane wrap and then take out when set , and i just threw them in some sandwhich bags then threw them all once they were all in the little sanwhich bags in a bug freezer bag and you can just take them out as needed throw into soup or use for meat or even salad dressing or even veggies! :D
**** Of course you can use any herb  you wish! :D

COPYRIGHT AND ADVISORY
COPYRIGHTED: JoAnnaGlutenFreeChef&HealthEnthusiast All images & content are copyright protected. Please do not use my images without prior permission or posts. ALWAYS link back to my blog. NEVER COPY AND PASTE. There is a SHARE Button to share posts and recipes , or Share directly from the link, Thank you.
2009-2013 JoAnna L McGarvie

Cook Book Update and Health Jorney Update!! Epic

Hello all,

 UPDATE ON THE COOKBOOK!
I SHALL BE STARTING A "KICKSTARTER" TO RAISE MONEY FOR IT!! :)


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PHOTO CREDITED TO: http://www.flickr.com/photos/40542289@N02/6879857569/in/photostream/
This Photo is not my own. But can be used with permission if i state where it came from  :)

I have a friend coming back home in December and she will help me make a video for the Kickstarter! and then we can start making Bigger steps to make this cookbook possible!! :)


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And Also I have A HUGE HEALTH JOURNEY PRAISE!!!
THIS IS PRETTY EPIC
(note to those who do not know , I have Lupus, Sjolgrens Syndrome, fibromyalgia
Tietze syndrome &
 costochondritis
Anemia Hemochromatosis food and enviromental allergies)

For the first time ever in my life!! My Blood test results (that we normally check, Iron, Thyroid, auto immune and so forth that im not going to bother to name , i take a good 6 vials of blood every time I go in.) CAME BACK JUST in the NORMAL RANGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AND I EVEN GAINED WEIGHT!!! Now 109 !! :D
CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT!!! PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSING FLOW!!!!!!!!!
Now to work on Sleep and my extremly LOwwwwwwww Blood pressure. Anyway its too exciting , Long health Journey I have been on , and am still on , Keep Moving Forward , My Favorite quote from:
Meet the Robinson s- Disney / Pixar
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Photo: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/17099673555125737/
from waltdisneyconfessions.tubler.com

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Photo Taken by my 8 year old son. :)  Me September 2013

ANNOUNCMENT!!!

ITS TIME , PLEASE BEAR WITH ME AS MY BLOG GETS A NEW FACELIFT AND AS I AM LOOKING INTO PRINTING OUT MY OWN COOKBOOK TO SELL!!!
YES THE TIME HAS COME MY FRIENDS!!!  :)

SO PLEASE BEAR WITH ME AS I MAKE THESE NEW AND EXCITING CHANGES!

MY DEAR SWEET LITTLE BABY GIRL!

Eleena & Seans Birthday Celbration! :)

Here is a Sample of the Party I threw for two of my 4 kids, My First born son- who turned 8 and my first born Daughter who turned 3.
PIRATE / TINKERBELL THEMED PARTY!

Jack and Sean in there Pirate costumes, yes Jack has the after-math of the Delicious Cupcakes I made and Invented!

Gluten free, Allergen free, Vanilla Cherry Chip Cupcakes, w/ homemade marshmallow fluff and topped with dark chocolate - PIRATE CUPCAKES

Gluten free, Allergen free, Vanilla Cherry Chip Cupcakes, w/ homemade marshmallow fluff and homemade marshmallow fondant roses topped with fresh lime zest!
Eleenas Cupcakes

My Husband and our  Cutie baby girl.

Photo of table with Jack and Sean awaiting the party guests.

See I made all the doll clothing except the Tinkerbell in an hour! and even that Miniature Tutu dress!!!

Drink Table finished with Root Beer with Pirate Label's and Fairy Fizz lol which is tech "My Cranberry -Cherry Lime Spritzer!

Backdrop banners hanging from beam, In Our Shop.

Pirate Ship on Main Table

Gift Table~~

Party Favors feautring some toys and Gimbal’s Fine Candies Jelly Beans

I got all these dolls and horses at goodwill , except for the tinker-belle doll and made all the clothes for them in an hour had to cloth them lol even made that miniature tutu dress!

The "Banner Backdrops "
PARTY TIME FUN!!!

 

PIRATE TREASURE!!

The Pirate Table!!

JoAnna's Gluten Free , Allergen Free Gravy

I am a huge gravy fan! huge!!! :0) lol
I have to admit I was have been surprised to hear that allot of ppl don't know how to make gravy , I didn't know there were such things as store bought gravy  or gravy packets lol , all news to me i have to admit, Making gravy is healthy and as easy as boiling water!

***as a side not i have A great tasty!! Gravy that is GAPS /SCD Freindly i will write that out soon!Enjoy My recipe below! :)

JoAnna's Gluten Free Allergen Free Gravy

UNDER CONSTRUCTION


Enjoy!

*copyrighted 2009-2012 JoAnna L McGarvie

JoAnna's Apple Pumpkin Cardamon Bread (Gluten Free, Allergen Free)

JoAnna's Apple Pumpkin Cardamon Bread (Gluten Free, Allergen Free)  DO NOT  MAKE THIS LOL I NEED TO TWEEK IT OKAY BEAR WITH ME IM DOWN FOR A BIT DUE TO MEDICAL ISSUES THANK U!

                                       

Copyrighted 2009-2012 JoAnna L McGarvie

Apple-Potato Hashbrowns

Apple Potato Hashbrowns (with variations)
(servings one)

1 Small Potato, Grated (this can be done with sweet potatoes but cook at and even lower setting)
1/2 your favorite apple, grated
SQUEEZE THE EXCESS LIQUID OUT OF THE POTATOES AND APPLE


Coconut Oil about 1 Tsp.
S&P

Optional: I also Love adding some Shredded Fresh Raw Zuchinni :D

Heat up a medim, non- stick pan to medium low add tsp or  more of coconut oil, melt and then add your grated potato and apple, sprinkle alittle sea salt and pepper, cover with a lid for around 3 min (check the bottom if brown) Flip, I flip the entire thing with the pan, but Use a spatula if u wish :) cook the other side till brown.

Place on pate sprinkle with alittle more sea salt and enjoy!!!

*there are so many ways this can be do with diffrent ingredients like celery root, zuchinni and so forth! Enjoy!

copyrighted 2009-2012 JoAnna L McGarvie

CIRCLE OF MOMS TOP 25 FOOD ALLERGY MOM'S!!!

PLEASE TAKE THE TIME DAILY TO VOTE FOR ME , I WOULD BE THRILLED TO BE ONE OF THE TOP 25!!! :D

WILL YOU PLEASE VOTE FOR ME JoAnna:GlutenFree Chef and Health Enthusiast (BLOG) , YOU CAN VOTE EVERY 24HRS, SO MUCH APPRECIATE PLEASE , I WOULD LOVE TO BE ONE OF THE TOP 25~~~~ :)http://www.circleofmoms.com/top25/Top-25-Food-Allergy-Moms-2012?trk=t25_Top-25-Food-Allergy-Moms-2012

 

 

 

 

Eventful Night Last nIght

Well Lol I had an eventful night or should i say early morning was in the ER for 6 yrs last night!!! :(

 Infection is gone but seems i have Kidney stones lol (had them 3 times before ) but this time around felt alittle diffrent and with so many things going on the pain level was an 8 anyway lots of things going on but Im resloving them~---

-Anyway Im happy to be home, but with being so for so long I had to throw away a whole box of Green Beans that I was going to can :( Im so upset about that I am so dissapointed I have been so sick a whole box of green beans thrown in the compost :(

 

I managed to get to the Entire Box of Nectaries cut up and frozen today and Made up a nice Fall Festive Cobbler! :)
Picture coming soon! (Gluten Free, Allergen Free, Pumpkin-Nectarine Cobbler)!!!! Its delcious!!! :D

Yes it was very good !!! Hit lol ;D .. Fall is just about  here i know its not offically fall yet but the leaves are falling everywhere! :) Fall is so exciting!! :D More on that later!!

God Bless all!! :D
xoxoxo JoAnna

copyright 2009-2012 JoAnna L McGarvie

JoAnna's Ginger-Lime Carrot Cake with a TWIST!

Hello all I'm pleased to be releasing my ginger lime carrot cake with a twist this is one of our family favorites! :) This Cake was created in Honor of my 4th Child's Birth! Sweet Gabriella Mama love you~ :D

         JoAnna's Gluten Free Ginger-Lime Carrot Cake with a TWIST!! :D

Another Variation : Lemon Spice Carrot Cranberry Cake

**This Recpe is featured also on: .nourishingtreasuresmake-your-own-monday-link-up

Coyprighted 2009-2012 JoAnna L McGarvie