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The Best Soft Caramels

The Best Soft Caramels

For at least a decade, I've been perfecting my Christmas candy making. With gluten free kids, making dozens of baked goods didn't make sense, so I put my time and efforts into learning the art of making the best candy. My good friends and neighbors all look forward to our assortment of candies at Christmas time. I'm excited to share my learnings with you! We are starting with my all time favorite soft caramels. These little gems are heaven in every bite. Christmas wouldn't be the same without them!

Pistachio Salad

Pistachio Salad

For a fun side dish, give this Pistachio Salad a try. It comes together in under five minutes and is always a favorite at events with family and friends. It's a great salad to serve at holidays because of its fun green color. A little fruity, a little nutty, and super creamy!

Mother Goose Popcorn

Mother Goose Popcorn

This sweet popcorn is fun to make for different holidays by changing the color. We love to make green popcorn for St. Patrick's Day! It is such a tasty snack or dessert, and is a great surprise in a school lunch too. The sugary coating is unique to any other popcorn I make, and it's addicting! I don't know how this recipe got it's name, but it's been in my family for years.

Patriotic Fruit Pizza

Patriotic Fruit Pizza

Do you want to celebrate the 4th of July with a dessert that will be a real showstopper? This fruit pizza is so much fun to make and eat. With a gluten free sugar cookie crust, fresh berries, and a delicious cream filling, everyone will want a slice! I love desserts that use fruit in season, and that is berries right now for us. This would definitely be a grand finale to any 4th of July BBQ!

Cherry Bing Bars

Cherry Bing Bars

Thanks to my dad, I grew up loving the combination of chocolate and cherries. He got me addicted to "Big Cherry" candy early on, so when I found this recipe after a neighbor delivered some at Christmas, I knew I had found a keeper! The bottom layer of these bars is like a cherry fudge. Cherry fudge people! ! The top is milk chocolate and peanut butter with chopped peanuts stirred in. The combination of the two is phenomenal. Out of all the candy we make at the holidays, this is MY favorite. Cherry Bing Bars are a Christmas treat you don't want to pass up!

Christmas Sugar Cookies

Christmas Sugar Cookies

We all need a favorite sugar cookie recipe, and this is ours! You'll never know it's gluten free, and the dough is so easy to work with! You can cut out your favorite holiday shapes, then eat them plain or frost them with our favorite buttercream frosting - so good! Kids love to decorate sugar cookies, so these are a must during the Christmas season.

About Me

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Hello! I'm a mom of four kids and live in Virginia. Two of my kids have celiac disease, so I've been cooking gluten free for 18 years now! It was very overwhelming when my oldest daughter was diagnosed back in 2007, but it has been a fulfilling journey ever since. I know there are a lot of gluten free blogs out there, but I wanted to create one devoted to food specifically for kids.

Through the years, I've had many friends come to me when they or someone close to them have started down the gluten free path. I used to send them an email detailing our favorite brands, what breads, pastas, pizza, etc. are most enjoyed by my kids, as well as some of our best recipes to get them started. I am hoping to help others who may be new to gluten free eating or just want to have some fresh ideas.

Cooking and baking have always been a passion of mine, so when my daughter was diagnosed, my mom told me "you're just the mom to make the best of this". Moms know just what to say!! It has definitely become second nature to me, and I've found ways to help my kids enjoy food just as much as they would if they could have gluten. The trick..... make it so delicious that my whole family enjoys it! Let's get started!