Gluten Free Easter Basket Cupcakes

I cannot remember where I saw the idea for these cupcakes, but I couldn't wait to try them for Easter.  These were definitely a special treat. Since I have committed to a healthier lifestyle, I've cut way back on my sugar intake.  Having these around really made the kids happy!!
I wanted these to be white cupcakes and I used the recipe found here. It is a gluten free recipe and is VERY delicious. I used plain white rice flour instead of Thai rice flour. They were so moist and flavorful.

I used canned icing simply for the convenience and Duncan Hines is labeled gluten free. The squeeze tube of green icing worked well for the "grass" on the top of the cupcakes.

I used vanilla and lemon icing..just to please everyone :).

Jelly beans and pipe cleaners finish off the cupcakes to make cute Easter baskets. My daughters enjoyed helping me decorate these.

Look at how moist and fluffy these babies are!! They really were a big hit in my home. I'm always thankful when I've made a gluten free dessert that my family loves.

What really matters...

We are coming up on the end of our third year of homeschooling.  It really doesn't seem like it. Some days I just wonder where the time went.  We really do love what we do and are very thankful to God for calling us to homeschool.

Not every day is wonderful. Not every day follows my lesson plans. Not every day ends with happy, smiling kids...nor does every day begin that way. There are difficult, stressful days. And you know what? That's OK! I'm finally beginning to accept that fact.


Most of our days go very well and I'm thankful for that. I love our flexibility..as long as there is some structure. I love the relationship building that is done while we're together. I love learning more about God and His ways together.
That's what really matters...God. It matters that we strive each day to bring honor and glory to Him. That we grow in His Word. I just want my children to totally depend on Him and trust Him in the big and in the small. We'll keep learning and loving together.

My Busy Life....and.....Gluten Free Corn Muffins

It doesn't seem as if I can keep this blog updated very often. I can go weeks without even opening my laptop! I'd love to be able to post once a week now.
Life as a homeschooling mom keeps me busy...VERY busy. I don't love being extremely busy..but I do love spending time with my family. Back in the fall, my mother had major back surgery. The girls and I have spent a lot of our time taking care of my sweet mama and helping her out wherever needed. My church activities keep me busy also. So, with homeschool, helping out family, staying active in church, and just day to day Mom/Wife duties...I've not thought of blogging!
I'm still enjoying making gluten free yummies, making homemade soap..and now even laundry detergent (actually my husband does that!), and also homemade deodorant!
So, I'm going to do my best at sticking to this blog...goal for right now...posting once a week. I'll start back by sharing this recipe for gluten free corn muffins. They are delicious!





1 cup gluten free all purpose flour blend *
1 cup cornmeal (I use corn flour)
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 stick butter, melted
2 eggshttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 12 muffin cups Combine flour blend, corn flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and xanthan gum in a large bowl. Whisk buttermilk, butter, and eggs in a medium bowl; stir into dry ingredients until well blended. Spoon batter into muffin cups and bake 20-25 minutes...until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan.

*My gluten free all purpose flour blend is: 2 cups sorghum flour, 2/3 cup potato starch, and 1/3 cup tapioca flour.

This recipe is found in The Gluten-Free Bible.