Thanksgiving... recipe's for the takin...

Here is my line up for Thanksgiving Dinner... a few can't do with out recipes and a few that are just naturally gluten free just the way they are! There is no holding back in our kitchen~!

Turkey: Tim LaBant from The Schoolhouse at Cannondale, is all about the salt brine... and he will even prep your turkey (local and organic) for pickup on Tuesday the day before. If you want to take it one step (or one less step further) the team at The Schoolhouse will prep your entire Thanksgiving Day dinner for you! mention you are gluten free, as you might want to skip on the stuffing... BUUUUUT all the sides other than that- including the soup- are naturally gluten free. He doesn't add fillers, or take any short cuts- so it is bound to keep you eating more and saving less room for dessert!
Stuffing: http://udisglutenfree.com/recipes/Dinner/29
Mashed Potatoes... you are right out of your mind if you have to thicken your potatoes with flour.. .other than that... your safe! Add a little chicken stock for extra flavor!
Creamed Red and White Pearl Onions: http://wednesdaychef.typepad.com/the_wednesday_chef/2005/11/barbara_lynchs_.html
you will not regret the labor you put into this!
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup: http://anyoneforseconds.wordpress.com/2009/10/11/roasted-butternut-squash-soup-gluten-free/ the name says it all: Anyone for seconds?
Brussels Sprouts:  keep it simple and natural... http://nymag.com/restaurants/articles/recipes/pansearedbrusselssprouts.htm or add some bacon and a simple toss of olive oil to the pan for a different flare
Cranberry Sauce: I go old school here.. there is NOTHING better than Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce out of the can... sorry can't beat it in my mind, its just never going to be passed!
Pumpkin Pie with a Gingersnap Crust: http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,186,153172-248201,00.html... ok make sure your gingersnaps are GLOW cookies and you are all set here~!

Take 2...

A real life bagel... well as I mentioned before, take 2... even better... Udi's Gluten Free. I was told and didn't listen, and I should have. I still have been hesitant to taste the bread- I am sure you completely understand this- half the stuff out there is DISGUSTING, and we are supposed to just roll over and pretend we like it, or better yet, pretend that we are not offended by how much we have to pay for food that tastes like cardboard. BUT Needless to say, I will be tasting their bread, and the newest item to their roster: Cinnamon Raisin Bread- hellooooo french toast! Real food= Real taste, and that is one thing that Udi's has!

So, one word (or 68) of advice... join their facebook group for the best recipes and new ideas! It's great! And they are not over powering with their posts- again, AMAZING! http://www.facebook.com/udisglutenfree

A long long time ago...

It's been since I have been blogging. I am SO bad! But... since then, it's been so good! Best News: They are going to be continuing every Thursday through the Winter at Gilberties in Westort... and a little birdie told me that my favorite Gluten Free pastry girl- Peace Tree Desserts, might be there too... a girl could only hope!

First let's discuss Westport Farmers Market... This year:
Collyer Catering: Quinoa- EVERY week, a different type- can we say: lunch?
Raus Coffee: The Cold Roman, first of all, we all need a wake up call, or at least I do... it's the start of my day!
Sugar & Olives: Gluten Free cookies, and they melt in your mouth... a real cookie, not any of that fake sugar sh*t
There is another farm stand, and it's sad but I can't remember their name- so here is my description- they sell lamb, and sheep milk and cheese... there they also have feta pesto... you will not only love it, you will dive into it over and over and over again... a staple to any party
Arugala from any market you can't miss, but the microgreens from Two Guys From Woodbridge... those are something to talk about!