Rice Chex! July 10, 2008

Thank YOU General Mills! For all of you (celiacs) out there that have been waiting for a brand name, gluten free cereal (other than Cocoa Pebbles-eating those for 3 months has gotten old) say hello to the new and very improved Rice Chex cereal. Perusing the shelves and shelves of the grocery store my (also celiac) mother spotted the box, with the words GLUTEN FREE printed proudly on the box. Pre-gluten freeness, Rice Chex had contained the all hated *MALT FLAVORING*, the downfall of many of our favorite cereals. But, recently, Rice Chex has gone gluten free. They are great drizzled with honey, sprinkled with sugar, topped with fruit, anything. Enjoy this easy-to-find, yummy cereal. And, while you’re at it, try this delish recipe for a great “party” or bake sale mix.

“Puppy Chow”

1/2 cup Peanut Butter
1/4 cup Butter
1 cup Chocolate Chips
1/2 tsp. Vanilla
9 cups Rice Chex cereal
1-1/2 cups Powdered Sugar

1. Combine peanut butter, butter and chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl.

2. Microwave for one minute then stir to blend all ingredients thoroughly. Add 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Stir well.

3. Pour over cereal. Coat with powdered sugar.

Scotch-a-roos July 8, 2008

While I was at my 2 week summer camp, I had the best dessert of my entire life. Actually, I have been having this dessert forall 4 years I have gone to this camp, and this year, I asked for the recipe. The camp cook was happy to give it to me, and I am happy to say that this may be the best thing you ever eat. Enjoy!!

Scotch-a-roos

2 cups corn syrup
2 cups sugar
2 cups peanut butter
1 to 1 1/2 boxes crispy rice

In a pot combine corn syrup and water. Heat on stove top until the mixture boils and becomes clear. Take the mixture of the heat and add the 2 cups of peanut butter. Stir it constantly until the peanut butter melts. Add the crispy rice.

What I do is grease my pan and pour in the crispy rice ahead of time. Then when the liquid part is ready to go I pour it over the rice and mix it in the pan it is going to be sit in. This way it isn’t as messy and it is less dishes!

Frosting
Equal parts chocolate chips and butterscotch chips. Melt them together and frost scotch-a-roos

And thats it! Super Yummy! As a note, most crispy rice cereals contain gluten, such as Rice Krispies. I recommend Nature’s Path Crispy Rice. Picture here.

SO BUSY!!! July 8, 2008

Wow. It has been an entire MONTH since I did my last post. And boy, do I feel bad! I have been to 3 camps, and I have been the busiest I have ever been in my life. But, as of today I will try to make as many posts as possible, because I’ve missed doing it. Can’t wait to catch up!

XO,

Juliet