Sunday, December 4, 2011

Waffles for breakfast???



I found the most delicious waffle recipe! And it is healthy...and grain free...and it actually tastes like you are eating real waffles!!


Grain-free Gluten-free Waffles:


3 eggs, room temperature if possible
3 Tbsp water
splash vanilla extract
Optional – 1 Tbsp maple syrup, honey, or other sweetener, I put some cinnamon in mine.
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
3 Tbsp coconut flour

Preheat your waffle iron. Mix all the ingredients together until the batter is no longer lumpy. Then let the batter site for about five minutes. The coconut flour has so much fiber in it, it is good to let it soften and absorb some of the liquid. Stir it again when the waffle iron is hot and ready. You may have to add a little more water if it has gotten too thick.



This recipe makes four waffles, so evenly divide the batter over the four squares. It will rise, so don't fill them too full. Let the waffles cook for a few minutes. When they have stopped steaming a lot, check them. When they are golden brown, they are ready. Top thaws with a fruit topping and they don't get soggy. They are really delicious!

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had the best day on Thursday, and I hope that you did as well. There is so much to be thankful for these days!


I snuck in a protein pumpkin pie, and it totally passed for a "gluten free, sugar free pie" :). Grandma said that she liked it best, but I am sure that she just felt bad, because everyone else liked mom's better...oh well. At least I had a dessert that I could enjoy.



My nephew, Cael, and I...


And my niece, Paige, learning how to get all the homemade whipped cream off the beater. :). Cael just asked for a bowl of it. Yum. I hope that everyone's day was a great as ours was!

Love, Em

Kim and Dee make it to a year!




Way to go, Kim and Dee! It has been a year since you started in boot camp! Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

Love you. Em

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Pumpkin Farm

My mom is the most amazing woman I know. I never in a million years, ever, thought that I would see her driving a tractor, holding a baby goat, picking up a rabitt, or running around in a chicken pen. She has sure broadened her horizons with this job, but I think that it is a perfect fit! She did a fantastic job. Thank you so much Mom, for letting Grandma and I join the field trip on Friday. We had so much fun!

I picked up some pie pumpkins that I am going to roast and make my own pumpkin puree. I cannot wait for that!



Here is a picture of my mom and grandma (92) at the pumpkin farm. It really is a beautiful place. It is hard to believe that I grew up in Morton, and I cannot remember ever going to a pumpkin patch! Mom, did we ever go? I am so glad that I got to experience it now. Ackerman Farms is just outside of Morton on 150. Get off on the Goodfield Exit and take 150 towards Morton, you cannot miss it! You will probably get to see my mama, and she might even take you on a hay rack ride! They are only open through Halloween, so you better hurry!

Saturday, October 22, 2011

One whole year!




It is hard to believe that it has been a whole year since I met Caitlin, Suz and Gretchen! These ladies are amazing! Caitlin has a whole year of clean eating under her belt and she looks and feels incredible! Suz is down almost 60 pounds and is stronger than ever. And Gretchen just ran a marathon in 4:09! Thank you for pushing yourselves and striving to be fit and healthy over the last year. Every week, I am more and more impressed by you!

Keep it up. Love you! Em

Monday, October 10, 2011

Our New Spokesmodel??


Rachel's daughter, Brooke, is showing off her muscles in a boot camp shirt! We are pushing ourselves to get stronger and healthier every single day, and it is carrying over to the next generation. Be proud that you are all teaching your daughters that strength and health is a lifestyle, it makes you feel good, and it makes you a better mom!

Thank you for sharing this pic with me! She is adorable!

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Boot Camp Baby





I got to meet Ameila today. She is precious and very pensive. She already seems amazed by the world around her. Mama Julia is doing great, looks beautiful, and is ready to get back to boot camp! We are ready for her return, but in a couple more weeks.

Congrats Julia and Roger, she is beautiful.

Love you, Emily