tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post4592035646353147221..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Pantries and Preparedness. Gluten free, Sour dough, tips.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-70087284854369815522017-06-22T18:05:05.899-07:002017-06-22T18:05:05.899-07:00Dear Patti, It is so good to hear from you and tha...Dear Patti, It is so good to hear from you and that your eyes have improved! Thank you for letting us know! <br />Allergic and chemical reactions are a terrible thing. I hope those people move or are moved on. I react to cigarette smoke badly so to be surrounded by something 24 hours a day would be terrible. <br />I hope your week has gone well! With lots of love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-31248189845712846272017-06-21T11:22:19.177-07:002017-06-21T11:22:19.177-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Precious People Preschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284398084100195331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-17822514715624377062017-06-21T10:47:53.795-07:002017-06-21T10:47:53.795-07:00Annabel,Rachael and lovely Bluebirds thank you soo...Annabel,Rachael and lovely Bluebirds thank you soooo much for thinking of me. The Lord really knows when we need our community of friends I can use the computer for a tiny bit now my eyes are getting a little better day by day.(They won't fully recover until the people next door move out or stop doing what they are doing.We are praying they would move. We live in a condo so we share air with them. We have been praying for Andy's job we are believing for a miracle job...I pray everyone is well and enjoying winter and summer. Cookie we have been praying for the east coast. <br />With much love,<br />Patti <br />Precious People Preschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284398084100195331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-573728766858945382017-06-21T05:24:10.433-07:002017-06-21T05:24:10.433-07:00Jenn- I make that recipe too ,it's a winner al...Jenn- I make that recipe too ,it's a winner all round :-) Love Maria xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-51873083309323637422017-06-20T14:27:49.527-07:002017-06-20T14:27:49.527-07:00There is a family member who is gluten intolerant ...There is a family member who is gluten intolerant (not Celiac). I have successfully made cake with black beans (no flour), garbanzo beans (no flour), MOO gluten free flour (I can make a big batch for around $20). I buy gluten free wraps and pasta from Aldi. Oh, and there is a wonderful gluten free biscuit recipe on food.com that uses cornstarch as the base. This is my favorite gluten free cookie recipe (it's an old recipe): 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg. Mix all together. Roll into small balls and place on a cookie sheet. Criss cross with a fork. Bake 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees.Jennileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684495712469386275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-58157363250959950332017-06-20T02:47:18.100-07:002017-06-20T02:47:18.100-07:00Dear Kelsey,
Here's the link for the orange c...Dear Kelsey,<br /><br />Here's the link for the orange cake. elanaspantry.com/paleo orange cake. It makes a one layer 8 inch cake. Nigella Lawson also has one called a clementine cake which is similar but uses more eggs. Blessings,Cookie<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-67088705141594191082017-06-20T02:19:56.253-07:002017-06-20T02:19:56.253-07:00Thank you, Debbie, for the information on the bean...<br /><br />Thank you, Debbie, for the information on the bean cake!! I've had a look ..... and I love beans!! I'd love to try this!! I noticed, too, a recipe using avocado in the frosting/icing!!<br />Regards,<br />RachelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-41350261996682145942017-06-19T23:29:18.101-07:002017-06-19T23:29:18.101-07:00Dear Vicky, Thanks for helping Kelsey with the nut...Dear Vicky, Thanks for helping Kelsey with the nut butters. Another easy thing to make ourselves! <br />I KNOW your week is going well! Happy to say! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-19788564919144935982017-06-19T23:27:42.323-07:002017-06-19T23:27:42.323-07:00This is a very easy cake and its so cheery in wint...This is a very easy cake and its so cheery in winter...<br />http://thebluebirdsarenesting.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/winter-sunshine-cake.html It is orange season right now so I am due to make this! Good luck with it! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-50787595131146382902017-06-19T23:25:24.402-07:002017-06-19T23:25:24.402-07:00Dear Rachel, Thank you for thinking of Patti and M...Dear Rachel, Thank you for thinking of Patti and Mel. Me too. It is funny as I go about my day I think of different ladies, there will be something to remind me. What a little friendship group we have become! <br />I have quite a few new sour dough experiments coming now that I have new recipes and ideas. Flatbreads are in the making at the moment. Have a good week Rachel! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-9675577520139870862017-06-19T23:22:49.972-07:002017-06-19T23:22:49.972-07:00Dear Maria, I think these muffins look really good...Dear Maria, I think these muffins look really good. For breakfasts, snacks, desert, lunch boxes... <br />Kallie is up and running with great sour dough cooking. We are taking Australia, NZ and US by storm! I hope you are having a good week so far! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-10614169587056412992017-06-19T23:21:14.614-07:002017-06-19T23:21:14.614-07:00Dear Anne, Thank you! If you have GF friends you m...Dear Anne, Thank you! If you have GF friends you might now have lovely gifts to make also which they would love! The sour dough book has recipes I never even thought of! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-9117899306960529142017-06-19T23:19:56.280-07:002017-06-19T23:19:56.280-07:00Thanks Glenda. You are well ahead of me in this a...Thanks Glenda. You are well ahead of me in this area. I hope some of the DIYs help some budgets. The sour dough is a process of endless learning too! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-58596096782057996932017-06-19T23:18:52.264-07:002017-06-19T23:18:52.264-07:00ooh! e love Shark Tank and its on tonight! Will be...ooh! e love Shark Tank and its on tonight! Will be watching!xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-12551189092236834752017-06-19T23:18:24.719-07:002017-06-19T23:18:24.719-07:00Dear Janet, Thank you so much! Truly, I always say...Dear Janet, Thank you so much! Truly, I always say it, but little bits all add up! Thank you for commenting! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-71756636532873869382017-06-19T21:06:05.691-07:002017-06-19T21:06:05.691-07:00Your posts are always so wonderful!! Full of such...Your posts are always so wonderful!! Full of such great info! I only wish I could be even a small bit as productive as you are but I'll keep trying! :)imsovintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11539575862675093153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-73142407266291877602017-06-19T19:00:49.183-07:002017-06-19T19:00:49.183-07:00Mimi and Annabel, I was told by someone that the l...Mimi and Annabel, I was told by someone that the lady that is coming onto that shark tank programme, has found gluten free bread that tastes yummy. She is apparently going to be offered the biggest sum ever on that show of something like 2.5 million dollars! Maybe check that out. Fi Fionanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-47825233107457079212017-06-19T18:55:14.152-07:002017-06-19T18:55:14.152-07:00Dear Cookie, Thanks so much for all your help in t...Dear Cookie, Thanks so much for all your help in this!<br />I hope there are no tornados! I hope you are all safe and sound.<br />These books are excellent and extensive. Amongst the best free ebooks I have had! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-20422837283400340712017-06-19T18:53:51.937-07:002017-06-19T18:53:51.937-07:00Thank you Debbie! Chloe used to get eczema and it ...Thank you Debbie! Chloe used to get eczema and it was awful. The cake sounds the perfect recipe! I hope some of these tips will help as no doubt as your Grandson grows feeding him will become more expensive and good GF options will be really important. His parents will be so grateful to you for some of the money saving tips. Mimi tip was that most GF mixes need more moisture, I think that is true too. Many thanks Debbie, with love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-6948769324499860862017-06-19T18:50:50.578-07:002017-06-19T18:50:50.578-07:00Dear Fiona, Thank you! I agree with your thinking...Dear Fiona, Thank you! I agree with your thinking... the more and more homemaking is creating a sanctuary in many ways and the importance of it.<br />The adding protein into the mix in the form of powdered milk, an egg, or both... works wonderfully! Warmth, protein and humidity seem to be the magical combination.<br />Thanks for your encouragement! I hope your week is going well! With lots of love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-19050145868317177112017-06-19T18:47:19.643-07:002017-06-19T18:47:19.643-07:00Dear Mimi, You are very good at this! I agree on t...Dear Mimi, You are very good at this! I agree on the crumbles... the topping can be easily made gluten free and just as yummy. From what I am reading it is possible to convert a sour dough starter from ordinary flour over to gluten free... or start one from scratch which would be most interesting!<br />Mum is GF and so I have gradually caught on to some of the issues and costs. I think a lot of shops, businesses have cashed in big time on this but we can beat all that at home!<br />Thank you so much for your tips! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-88477210663067667782017-06-19T18:15:26.308-07:002017-06-19T18:15:26.308-07:00Dear Cookie and Annabel,
Very interesting blog pos...Dear Cookie and Annabel,<br />Very interesting blog post with good and useful information.<br />Thanks for sharing....<br />Love and hugs,<br />GlendaGlendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-441278622792283642017-06-19T17:30:53.667-07:002017-06-19T17:30:53.667-07:00Dear Annabel, it's very thoughtful of you both...Dear Annabel, it's very thoughtful of you both to cater to we Gluten Free folk! Lots of really useful information there. I have found that ready made mixes are most useful for day to day baking, and I've been fortunate to find reasonably priced ones where I live. I do however still yearn for the perfect Gluten Free bread, (the readymade stuff is up around the $6-$9 a loaf!) and a lot of my experimentation, revolves around that. Today I am trying to make a Gluten Free Sourdough Starter using Teff flour, and it will be interesting to say the least! I've found Art of Gluten Free Baking to be a very informative blog on this topic, and she is the only one I've read that recognises that gluten free flours absorb more liquid than wheat flours, thus confirming what I have observed in my own baking, that adding 10-15% more liquid and/or an additional egg (especially if using an egg replacer like No-Egg), when converting recipes from standard to gluten free, is always a good strategy to maintain the right end result. It's been several years since my daughter was diagnosed with Gluten Intolerance, and we've never looked back as a family. It's just getting your head around the fact that you don't HAVE to replace everything in your wheat diet, with an appropriate substitute. Iceberg lettuce leaves make a great surround for roast 'sandwiches', Pad Thai noodles are great as fettucine, and gluten free crepes are an admirable replacement for lasagne sheets. Other than that, we've found that less baking is better for our waistlines, lol, and whilst we miss apple pie and apple crumble, we can still enjoy stewed fruit with chopped maple syrup walnuts, or whole baked apples stuffed with raisins and almonds, and not feel too deprived :) Mimi xxx Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-81380882548995337622017-06-19T17:07:34.963-07:002017-06-19T17:07:34.963-07:00I love making things too Annabel. I’ve also been ...I love making things too Annabel. I’ve also been making the cleaning spray for a good ten years or so. I make three aroma’s – tea tree, lavender and eucalyptus. The making of brown sugar is so simple, I never knew. Thanks for that one! I was glad to find out how to make your own baking flour, as I had been wondering how to add the protein. I saw that was the only difference after reading the packet of bakers flour that was several dollars dearer to buy than ordinary SR flour and the place that Cath mentioned is not out of reach. <br /><br />You did well on your bathroom buys and it was great that Andy was able to do so much of the work himself, Im sorry to hear that Andy’s new job has not panned out as expected. One blessing is that he is a resourceful man and it sounds like you have a few irons in the fire including your renovating, but as you say unsettling all the same. <br /><br />Great link from Kallie and good cooking ideas from Cookie, she is a smart cookie. <br /><br />Have a great week Annabel and everyone reading. We are at a very tumultuous point in the world I feel, and coming here and reading about the very things that give us peace and freedom – homemaking – well it takes my mind off things. So thank you Annabel and all the ladies. Fi xx<br />Fionanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-24786123215823514132017-06-19T14:38:39.505-07:002017-06-19T14:38:39.505-07:00Dear Annabel, What great ideas as there are a lot ...Dear Annabel, What great ideas as there are a lot of people gluten intolerant and buying premade mixes are not cheap. I have tried a few flour mixes but weren't happy with them, I will check out Cookies links. My Grandson cant eat anything with gluten in as it gives him eczema that bad that he claws his skin to pieces. I make him a yummy chocolate cake that has no flour at all, it is made with a can of kidney beans and is a beautiful cake and no one can tell it has kidney beans in it. Just google Magic Bean Cake, there are heaps of recipes.<br />Loving these posts!<br />Have a great week. Debbie xx Debbie Leverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697364796071268775noreply@blogger.com