Sarah Grether

2013–Where have you gone?

Can it really be December 31, 2013?  It must be.  I am cleaning my house like a mad woman and doing all the laundry.  Is there anyone else like me out there?  You feel like you must have the house clean, all the laundry washed, dried and put away.  Oh yes, and the ironing has to be done.  I don’t know what gets into me on December 31st but I go into overdrive.  My dad always said whatever you do…

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The Christmas Present

It is Christmas Eve.  As I look out my window I am greeted by a winter’s scene that could grace any Currier and Ives Christmas Card.  I wanted to share a little from my heart this morning since we are in the season.  Isn’t it a shame that we don’t always feel we should be in this season?  Something about Christmas brings out the best in all of us.  I wanted to share about a very special present I received…

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Sweet Potato Casserole

This side dish is a great accompaniment–no matter what your main dish is for the Christmas Holiday.  This is another Gluten-Free recipe contributed by John Piscatello.  Again, thank you John for your contribution. Sweet Potato Casserole 6 to 8 Cups of mashed sweet potatoes (5 to 6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, sliced thick and boiled until tender. Drain and mash with a potato masher. Canned Sweet Potatoes can be substituted.) 3/4 Cup of Butter (1 1/2 sticks) melted or very…

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Desserts that are Gluten Free

Christmas is just around the corner. Don’t panic–enjoy the season. When we get stressed out, we really miss out on so much. With that said, I have 2 great Gluten-Free recipes to share with you. These were developed by John Piscitello. Thank you for your contribution this week. Gluten-Free Carrot Cake In a mixing bowl add the following: 4 Large eggs, well beaten (eggs should be at room temperature) 2 cups of sugar 1 1/2 cups of vegetable oil 3…

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