When You've Got an Itch . . .

My cherub, who got 5 inches cut off of
her hair! I love this style on her!

Seriously!

It's the new year and I've got a new cookbook, kitchen tools, and King Arthur supplies!

This is NOT, I repeat, NOT what I want to do . . .

but for the sake of our girl cherub, we must.

We must be gluten-free.

That's right.

I hear your gasp!

You feel my pain!

Together, we grieve!

But for many months, the Mr. and I have discussed this option.

We've -- no, that's not right, I've read and researched and shared vital information with him.

After tubs of benedryl cream and a tingl-y tongue, and itch-y, rash-y neck, it's time we do what's best for our cherub and we see if gluten is the culprit.

Do you know what gluten is in?

EVERYTHING!

E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G! I tell you!

But after 2 hours at the grocery store for only 1 week of food, I think we're going to make it!

Today, for the first time in a very long time, there's been no itching or weird feeling tongue on our youngest cherub!

Maybe it's coincidence.

Maybe it's a quinky-dink.

Or maybe, just maybe me and the Mr. are right!

Only time will tell. Our plan is to remove the gluten for a legitimate amount of time then re-introduce a single gluten-containing food at a time and watch for the tell-tell signs.

It's iffy, and maybe a little "tree-hugger" style of helping our cherub, but if it works then it'll be worth it! If we're not successful, we will use modern medicine and smarter people than us to help us figure out what's going on!

Until then, I'll still be sharing with you recipes that you won't want to miss out on . . . and some of them will be gluten free!

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Charleston's Style Potato Soup

Love Charleston's! Love everything I ever eat at Charleston's. Love the blackened fish sandwich, which isn't listed on the menu but you can still order it, with glazed carrots. Love the carrots! Love the chicken fingers; the best there are! I rarely order them -- because it's not a healthy choice, but oh boy! They're delish! Love the honey glazed croissant. L.O.V.E! Love the pork chops with smashed potatoes and glazed carrots. Love the potato soup! Seriously adore it! It's thick. It's simple. It's delicious! We don't have a Charleston's where we live. Boo hoo! Here's a close replica of Charleston's baked potato soup. I found it at www.tastebook.com I made some adjustments to the recipe. Not because I think I "know," but because I didn't have everything on hand nor can my sweet girl cherub have some of the ingredients. I made it and didn't tell my family what it was su

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Chicken and Artichoke Casserole

Picture from Cooking with Paula Deen ( . . .and aren't those cute dishes!) We first had this delicious casserole on Mother's Day while feasting at "Dining on Persimmon Hill," which is a restaurant at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, OK. Side note --- if you have the chance to visit the Museum, please take advantage of the opportunity. It is a wonderful experience! And don't forget to eat at the museum restaurant. It's delish! So back to the casserole. After eating it we knew we had to find out the recipe! The owner of the restaurant graciously shared her secret! It's a Paula Deen; which means it's full of fat AND yummy flavor! This casserole is a hit with my cherubs and the Mr. Also, whenever I make it for friends, they always want the recipe . . . maybe they're just being nice, I'm not sure! When you look at the recipe, you might think it's a pain, but really, it is so easy! Especial

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