Casey and I had the opportunity to escape to the finger lake region (Seneca Lake) on Friday for an overnight. The trip was a last minute one, because we realized if we didn't go now we might not get up there until late fall.
Casey and I have stayed at different places in the past; hotels and B&Bs. This time we did something different, thanks to one of Casey's co-workers for letting us know about a wonderful place. We stayed at Finger Lakes Cabins at Mill Creek near Valois, NY (East Side of Seneca Lake). This place had two cabins that were fully loaded with everything we could possibly need (soap, shampoo, stove, fridge, microwave, tv, games, coffee, creamer, charcoal for the grill, wood for the fire pit... you get the idea).
Monday, June 01, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Gluten-Free Banana Bread
This past weekend I was woken up by my daughter Hailey telling me that mommy cooked a surprise for me. When I entered the kitchen, I saw something that I haven't seen for breakfast since before Casey was diagnosed with Celiac disease... banana bread... and it looked and smelled wonderful.
Casey made the bread from a recipe on the back of a Pamela's Products Baking and Pancake Mix. She said it was so easy and the results were definitely the same as everything we have made with this mix, super yummy. Below are some photos for you to enjoy.
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Casey made the bread from a recipe on the back of a Pamela's Products Baking and Pancake Mix. She said it was so easy and the results were definitely the same as everything we have made with this mix, super yummy. Below are some photos for you to enjoy.
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Gluten-Free Green Peppers and Pepperoni Pizza
I know that I have posted about my gluten free pizza before, but this time the photos are better. Enjoy. I think I have gotten this recipe down perfect now, I haven't made a less than perfect pizza in over 6 months. Here are some photos of the yumminess.
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Monday, May 04, 2009
Tyler's 18 Month Checkup
I took Tyler to his 18 month checkup with the Doctor today. He was such a good little dude at the office and everyone got a kick outta watching him run around and laughing. Little did he know he was going to be getting a shot today.
Tyler weighed in at 31 lbs @ 32 inches tall. Wow, he sure is one heavy guy. No wonder Casey is always saying her back hurts when she carries him. :)
When it came time for his shot he didn't even cry! He made a grunting noise like he was irritated. The nurse was very surprised and got Tyler a sticker for being such a good boy. He laughed and ran down the hallway when leaving... it was a good doctor visit.
Tyler weighed in at 31 lbs @ 32 inches tall. Wow, he sure is one heavy guy. No wonder Casey is always saying her back hurts when she carries him. :)
When it came time for his shot he didn't even cry! He made a grunting noise like he was irritated. The nurse was very surprised and got Tyler a sticker for being such a good boy. He laughed and ran down the hallway when leaving... it was a good doctor visit.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Celiac Support Group Meeting
Tonight was my first time attending the State College Celiac Support Group. I am just so excited to see a local group is now present because the next closest group is in Harrisburg, PA and that is just too far to drive.
Heidi Watson is the group organizer / contact person. Kudos to her for getting the local support group started! I enjoyed the meeting agenda. I especially enjoyed the meeting's inclusion of two local business owners: Natures Pantry Owner and Corrinado's Pizza Owner.
Heidi Watson is the group organizer / contact person. Kudos to her for getting the local support group started! I enjoyed the meeting agenda. I especially enjoyed the meeting's inclusion of two local business owners: Natures Pantry Owner and Corrinado's Pizza Owner.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins
Casey made these wonderful gluten-free blueberry muffins for breakfast! These muffins are from our favorite gluten-free cookbook (“Gluten-Free Baking Classic”). I posted some photos so people could see how good they turn out.
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Update: Entered the above photo in and this post into the Simply...Gluten Free Photo Contest.
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Update: Entered the above photo in and this post into the Simply...Gluten Free Photo Contest.
Hands-on House
Casey and I took Hailey and Tyler to Lancaster, PA this past weekend to a place called the Hands-on House. The Hands-on House is a children's museum featuring many day-to-day activities miniaturized for the benefit of educating children. Activities like farming, fishing, grocery shopping, acting, and manufacturing were just a few things the kids could experience.
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Hailey's favorite experience was the factory where she could make widgets and learn about the processes involved with manufacturing. Tyler's favorite experience was definitely the grocery store, he continuously pulled items from one shelve and put them on others. It was so cute.
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[/caption]Hailey's favorite experience was the factory where she could make widgets and learn about the processes involved with manufacturing. Tyler's favorite experience was definitely the grocery store, he continuously pulled items from one shelve and put them on others. It was so cute.
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After the museum, we went to Carrabba's for some yummy food (they even had a gluten-free menu for Casey) and the kids were so well behaved. It was a fun day trip, if you get some time check out the Hands-on House.
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