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  • Our Gluten Free Thanksgiving Menu

    Our Gluten Free Thanksgiving Menu

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    Melissa
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    It is supposed to snow tomorrow. Snow, in November, on Thanksgiving. I live in the desert in California. IF it snows, it snows in February or March. Never in November. Nevertheless, our plans continue. I’m making dinner and people are coming over to eat it. My uncle was hesitant to accept my invitation knowing that…

  • Thankful

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    Melissa
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    This year I am thankful for 1.  The health and safety of myself, my family and my friends. 2. The incredible generosity of friends, loved ones and strangers. 3.  The amazing food that is available here in NorCal. 4.  This amazing recipe for Mashed Sweet Potatoes that saved my butt at the last minute today.…

  • Thanksgiving Cranberry Upside Down Cake

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    Melissa
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    It is a miracle this cake made it.  I started baking early in the afternoon, just after lunch.  First the butter and brown sugar were brought to a rich and creamy dark brown in my cast iron pan.  Cranberries were cooked in orange juice until they popped out of their skins.  The cake batter called…