Lemon Poppy Cake~
No gluten.. No casein
This cake really hits the spot for something yummy!

I used the betty crocker cake mix. I added
one extra tsp. of xanthan gum, and instead of
using water I used rice milk.
I got the betty crocker mix at wal-mart and the shorting from a local health food store.
I hope everyone enjoys this yum'o cake!

Chicken nuggets

Yesterday I posted about the chicken nuggets that I make. Today for lunch I made the chicken nuggets for lacie. I took some pictures to show you just how easy it really is. If you missed yesterdays post here is how to make them
1 can of Hormel white chicken
1 egg
salt and pepper
about 1/3 cup of the rice crumbs. I just add the rice crumbs until it looks right... So I'm a little unsure how much you will need exactly.
I drain the chicken. Then add it to my mixing bowl.. I use a spoon or whatever to break down some of the larger chunks.
add my egg, salt, pepper, and rice crumbs mix well.. then gently place them on my all ready hot skillet.. I use extra virgin olive oil to make them crispy... and that's it!! Your done.. a super fast kid friendly meal.. Hope your little nuggets enjoy. =)

Yummy Food

I have recently talked with a few moms who feel keeping their child on the diet is to hard.. or that they will not be getting enough nutrients. I would like to share with you what my daughter eats on a typical day.
Breakfast
1. cereal, pancakes, waffles..
Lunch
1. Chicken nuggets, tuna patty's, hot dogs, (leftovers from dinner sometimes) ;)
with some veggie and fruit..
Dinner
1. Meat loaf, chicken and dumplings, hamburgers,
chili, ... potato and a veggie again..
Snacks..
wow.. I love .. love .. love a good muffin.. so I try to mix up some often. For snacks Lacie would have
fruit, muffins, cake, cookies, chips, nuts, ....
NOTICE anything?? .... its the same food your feeding your kid right now.. The only difference is
the way the food is affecting your child.

I know you want the best for your child! So do I.. =)
Cooking gluten/casein free is not has hard as you might think! Here is a list of the items I use to cook with.

To make the chicken nuggets I use Orgran all purpose rice crumbs, one egg, salt, pepper, and one can of hormel chicken white meat. I mix them all together make them into the shape of a chicken nugget and put in on my all ready warm skillet ... I use extra virgin olive oil... brown on both sides an YOUR DONE.. wow.. I know..

For my basic all purpose flour I use a mixture of differnt things.. IF your new at this.. I would not suggest you buy the all ready to use flour.. One its expensive two they taste like crap!
I use
2 cups millet flour
1 cup sorghum flour
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup potato starch
1 cup tapioca flour
This flour blend is the best I have ever tasted!!! I got it from a cookbook called Gluten-free baking classics by Annalise g. Roberts
You will definitely want to pick this up!! Because she will tell you how much Xanthan Gum you will need for each recipe.

This post is becoming to long.. haha.. ok ... if you have any question or would like to know a specific name brand that I use of something please ask!

the start

Hey Everyone!
I am starting this blog to share with you all the success that I have had in the gluten/casein free diet. I will be posting recipes, tips, and ideas for what to feed your kids in a pinch.