Thursday, February 14, 2008

Valentines GF Baking: 101

Today, Mia has her very first Valentine's Day party at school. I don't know who is more excited about the day's festivities, me or her! So, in order to make my daughter feel "normal" and not singled out, I talked to her teachers to find out what things I could make for Mia that they would be serving at the party. Here are a few things Mia's "personal chef" whipped up:

GF Heart-shaped Cupcakes:










GF Chocolate-frosted Cupcakes (regular and heart-shaped):










GF Heart-shaped Sugar Cookies:









I am proud of myself. And I don't think Mia will have any problems "fitting in." She can have her own treats and everything else that is being provided...minus the cheese curls. :)

Phew! So, I am up really late and need to go to bed. But, I can't help but wonder, "What am I going to do for the next major holiday party?" Eh, I won't think about that today...I'll think about that tomorrow. Sweet slumber is calling my name...

Happy Valentine's Day to all...and to all a goodnight!
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5 comments:

  1. JennieMaeThursday, February 14, 2008 9:28:00 AM

    Think about it another time, eh Scarlett??! Well, I don't blame you!! Mia has such a nice Mommy, ensuring her fun treat alternatives in this land of gluten (or glutton???) we live in!! Hahahahahah! She is much better off than the other kids with the sugar laden treats whose Mommies will have to peel them off of the ceiling at the end of the day, I would think...By the way, can I have a cookie?

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  2. JennieMaeThursday, February 14, 2008 9:29:00 AM

    Wait, does gluten free stuff have less sugar than the regular stuff????

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  3. DanaThursday, February 14, 2008 10:03:00 AM

    Ha ha! You are a riot! Unfortunately, not all gluten (glutton!) free stuff is free from sugar. There are still sugary cereals and cookies that have just as much sugar in them as regular cereals and cookies. However, most of it is made with organic evaporated cane sugar/juice/syrup....so there's that. Better for you than white sugar, but still gives you that wonderful, crazed buzz! ;o)

    Alas, I will still probably be peeling Mia off of the walls after today. :)

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  4. DanaThursday, February 14, 2008 10:04:00 AM

    P.S. Kudos to Scarlett O. for such a wonderful phrase! :)

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  5. MerrieThursday, February 14, 2008 10:57:00 AM

    WOW... I'm so impressed! They look so good and delicious. You are a super mom!

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