GreenSunflower Cooks: Jam/Jelly

A Cook's Tools

Henckel Knives
Good knives are part of the backbone of a great cook. They will last a long time. Buy good ones.
Waring Blender
I had many blenders before this one. This is the best: powerful and easy to clean.
Salt Keeper
It is easier and faster to dispense salt of the correct proportions when you can pick it up with your hand or a spoon easily. Shakers are just not acceptable.
Cuisinart ® Ice Cream Machine
I love to make homemade ice cream. Once you do it, you will never go back, except for maybe, Haagen Daz.
Cuisinart Mini Prep Plus
This is perfect for blending small amount so things, when you dont want to get the big one out. Babe loves to make chicken salad with it.
Cuisinart Food Processor
I dont know what to say. You just cant live without this. Dips? Pie Crust? Pesto? Baby food? It just doesnt stop.
Calphalon One Cookware
Not teflon, but still nonstick and can go in the oven. Cook very evenly and disperse heat perfectly.
Le Cruset Cookware
Have to cook something slow and for a long time? Want to brown something perfectly, deglaze the pan and then add more ingredients? Soups or curries? This is your cookware.
All Clad Slow Cooker
Has a timer, looks nice, and cooks great food. The busy person must have.

Gluten Free Donuts
Originally uploaded by greensunflowerRN.

I was recalling to someone the other day, the days in my former life, where I took a medication that made me a ravenously hungry glutton. I used to eat Krispy Kreme donuts as if my doctor told me they would prevent cancer. Since giving up gluten I haven't had a donut. And prior to that, I hadn't had a donut in quite a while.

I found this recipe the other day. I was intrigued... could it be good? Would it satisfy me?

The verdict and international law of food holds true... anything fried is wonderful!! I used Bob's Red Mill Wheat Free Biscuit Mix, and found that the thinner the better.

I liked it so much that my shirt looked like this afterward.

I really liked those donuts
Originally uploaded by greensunflowerRN.