Teton Dam Half Marathon
We had been toying with the idea of doing a half marathon for a while, but it wasn't until February/March that we started to get serious about it. At the time, we didn't have very much money, so we...
View ArticleFinally Summer
One of the best things about summer is the carefree feeling that comes along with it.This feeling is harder to come by when we're in school/going to work all day and then doing homework at night, so...
View ArticleYellowstone Part 1
We made a spontaneous trip to Yellowstone last weekend.I took a ton of pictures, so I'm doing this in two parts. I am really glad we got to go. I haven't been for a few years, and there was a lot of...
View ArticleYellowstone Part 2
As promised, here is part two of our Yellowstone trip a few weeks ago.Mud CaldronMud Caldron PanoMud Volcano areaMud Volcano areaYou can't really tell from this picture, but there is steam coming out...
View ArticleBlack Currant Truffles
If you've been reading my blog for a while, then you know of my complete obsession with all things Europe. My friend Hannah was born there and served an LDS mission there as well. So naturally, when...
View ArticleAmped-Up Cookie Bars
Today I am guest posting over at Like Mother, Like Daughter with my French Toast Cupcakes recipe! Be sure to go check out their blog :) You won't be sorry!One of my assignments in my nutrition class...
View ArticleButton Swap
I've never done this before, but I recently swapped buttons with two other bloggers. If you are interested in swapping as well, please email me at layne.erika{at}gmail.com. Thanks! I am excited!
View ArticleGF Pasta Salad
I've been trying to not eat gluten during the past two weeks. I tried this last summer too and failed miserably, so this time around I wanted to make sure I was at least somewhat successful before...
View ArticleA Step Into Womanhood
I wrote this for a class, and it was a hit. Hope you enjoy it ;)I located the correct aisle from the overhead signs. Aisle 15. I approached the aisle and turned left. I saw what I was looking for on...
View ArticleSalad of the Week: Taco Salad
We've been on a super big Mexican food kick during the last few weeks for three reasons: cheap, easy, & delicious. After our 30th burrito, we decided it was time for something new. Taco salad is...
View ArticleGF Macaroni & Cheese
I think the best gluten free foods are those that mimic the foods we are used to, but without gluten. All of the recipes with 10 ingredients that I've never heard of are intimidating and freak me...
View ArticleGrilled Peaches
This is one of our favorite summer time desserts. Peaches are one of my all time fruits, so when they are in season, I try to enjoy them as much as I can.We first tried these last summer. My genius...
View ArticleTinkyada Brown Rice Lasagna Noodles
The other day, I wanted manicotti sooooooo bad. I went to the store to look for gluten free manicotti noodles, but there wasn't any to be found. I was devastated. But, I did find gf lasagna noodles,...
View ArticleVery Pinteresting
I've had my share of Pinterest fails and I'm sure you have too! But, lately I've had a lot of success with the recipes I've tried.Tonight, we had Martha Stewart's Cilantro Lime Rice. This wasn't my...
View ArticleLately
Don't you hate it when you have to fill out those random letter things to post a comment on a blog? I just did that and had to try 4 or 5 times. Fail.So we moved. Monday was "moving into the new...
View ArticleOn Fashion
Obviously this isn't a fashion blog, especially since the minute I change out of my work clothes, I put on either yoga pants, sweat pants or my pajamas.But, I do follow a number of fashion blogs, and I...
View ArticleThis Week's Menu
Soon my sister-in-laws and I are starting a blog where we will be posting our weekly menus, recipes and such. Since it isn't created yet, I'm posting mine here.Monday-Sesame Quinoa Spring...
View ArticleWow! And Roasted Veggie Pasta
I've been neglecting this poor little blog lately(if you couldn't tell).Life has been busy. We moved over a month ago, and we still aren't unpacked. I'm still trying to get this school year down to a...
View ArticleGluten Free Fried Chicken
Fried chicken is definitely one of those "special occasion," foods, but it sure is tasty! I love how moist and flavorful it is. When eating gluten free, why should you not be able to enjoy fried...
View ArticleGluten Free Pumpkin Pie
Picture this: It's November. Not quite Thanksgiving, but still close enough for pumpkin pie. You're around 9 years old, kind of a chubster, and you love pumpkin pie, especially with a sweet dollop of...
View ArticleGluten Free Cornbread Muffins
Chili and cornbread is hands down my favorite fall combination. Growing up, my mom always let us pick what we wanted for our birthday dinner. For my mid-November birthday, I always chose chili and...
View ArticleGluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies
I found the recipe for these Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies on Pinterest a while ago, but I was a little bit hesitant to try it. It only has 4 ingredients, so I was skeptical as to how they would...
View ArticleGluten Free Dutch Babies (German Pancakes)
Last week at work, I did something that I've always secretly feared I would do. I sent a response to an email I received from a student and gave him my cell phone number instead of my work number. 5...
View ArticleGluten Free Cheesecake-German Style
Cheesecake is delicious. German cheesecake is even better. Gluten free German cheesecake is the best. Try this. That is all I have to say about that. Crust1 cup rice flour1/4 cup tapioca starch1/2...
View ArticleGluten Free Shrimp Artichoke Pizza
How are you bringing in the new year? We are cleaning/organizing our apartment today. At the end of every semester, I like to go through and get rid of all the "stuff" that has accumulated over the...
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