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Happy Frenchie Friday!

December 26, 2014 Happy WifeStyle
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Happy Frenchie Friday!  I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas yesterday!  As you can see..."Stella" got spoiled as usual and has lots of new toys to play with!

I think her very favorite things she got....her new "pocket bed" that she can lay on or inside...

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...and her "Bee-Hive Puzzle" that has three bees inside that she can pull out, each has squeakers...she plays with the bees AND carries around the whole hive!

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We had a wonderful Christmas.  We splurged and had a very "un-paleo" breakfast that was incredible.  Overnight Baked Blueberry French Toast and homemade scalloped potatoes....YUM.

Enjoy your holidays everyone!

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How to make a gift bag out of wrapping paper!

December 23, 2014 Happy WifeStyle
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I can't believe I never knew how to do this until now!  I've always fancied myself a pretty good "wrapper" of gifts...but making a gift bag out of wrapping paper takes it to a whole new level!  This is so perfect for those odd shaped gifts that are hard to wrap!  If you don't have a gift bag, now you can easily make your own!!

It's Christmas Eve...Eve today, so this might help you out with those last minute hard to wrap gifts!


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Here's how...

Use a medium weight wrapping paper.  Too light won't be strong enough, and too thick will be hard to work with.

Lay out some wrapping paper and measure the width of your gift(s) you want to put inside.  Fold the edges into the center, overlapping slightly.  Tape the seam completely closed.

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Next, fold up the end.  Again use your gift as a guide to make sure the size is right.

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Now, open up the bottom, like this...

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Crease the edges down, like this...(this is the fun, "origami" part)

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Next, fold the tips down, overlapping slightly in the center...

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Tape all the bottom seams, like this...

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Taping all the seams will make your bag strong.  Next, pop open your gift bag and trip the top if needed, leaving enough room to fold the edge down to close.

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Fill your bag and now that you're feeling crafty...maybe try some homemade handles!?  I haven't gotten that far yet, so I just folded the bag down, taped it close and put a bow on it!

Now you know how to make a gift bag out of wrapping paper!  This would be fun to teach your kids!  :)  Pretty cool, huh?  Give it a try!

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Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

December 20, 2014 Happy WifeStyle
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This paleo-friendly Pumpkin Chiffon Pie I tried from Make It Paleo Cookbook is a light and fluffy twist on the traditional pumpkin pie!  It's not too sweet and is perfect paired with whipped coconut cream!

The Crust:  This crust can be made with almond flour (pictured above) or pecan flour, which is just ground up pecans.  The almond version is versatile enough for any fruit, pudding, or pumpkin pies... or even cheesecake.  The pecan version will be an especially good compliment to this pumpkin pie, I plan to give that a try next time to see how it compares;)  You really can't go wrong, this crust is so easy to make!  

  • 2.5 cups almond flour (or pecan flour)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup palm shortening
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (I use Grade B)
  • 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract

This is the palm shortening I used and it worked great...I had a little trouble finding this.  I found this one at Sprouts.  It's a blend of palm and coconut oils...

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  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. In a medium sized bowl, combine dry ingredients.
  3. In a small bowl, combine wet ingredients (make sure to melt the palm shortening before mixing it into the batter, about 40 seconds in the microwave works).
  4. Stir wet ingredients into dry.
  5. Pat the dough into a 9 inch glass pie dish creating an even, thin layer.
  6. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden.
  7. Remove from oven to cool.
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The Filling:

  • 1 Pie Crust (see above)
  • 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
  • 2/3 cup pure maple syrup (I use Grade B)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 16 oz pure pumpkin puree
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • whipped coconut cream or any whipped topping (optional)
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  1. Make a pie crust in a 9 inch pie pan (see above).
  2. In a saucepan combine gelatin, maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, pumpkin, egg yolks, and almond milk.  Mix thoroughly.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it boils.
  4. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  5. Once the pan is cool enough, put the filling in the fridge to chill until set.  (About 2 hours)
  6. Beat egg whites until stiff.  Beat the heck out of them...this is the secret to success with this recipe to get it light and fluffy, so if you think you're beating them too much...that's the right amount!!
  7. Once pumpkin filling has cooled and set in the fridge, remove from fridge and fold pumpkin filling into the whipped egg whites.
  8. Pour filling into pie crust.
  9. Cover pie with plastic wrap and cool in the fridge until set.
  10. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon (optional).

I made this pie for a group and here's what was left... so I'm thinking it was a success!  :)  This will become a holiday staple at our house for years to come!  Since it's a healthier, lighter version of the traditional pumpkin pie...I saved one extra piece for my husband.... he ate it for breakfast;)

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-This recipe is from the cookbook "Make it Paleo".

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Frenchie Friday...Christmas is right around the corner!

December 19, 2014 Happy WifeStyle
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Happy Frenchie Friday everyone!

"Stella" received her BarkBox on the doorstep yesterday, but I didn't show her because it's getting wrapped and put under the tree!!  Christmas always sneaks up quicker and quicker every year it seems!  I'm baking and cooking today as we are having our staff over this evening for a white elephant gift exchange!

I'm doing appetizers and cocktails...keeping it mostly Paleo and simple!  I made the pie, fudge and roasted nuts yesterday to make today easier;)

I'm making:

  • Meatballs in the crockpot...so easy and always a hit!  (I've always used the grape jelly/chili sauce recipe...can't be beat!)
  • Bacon-wrapped Jalapeno Poppers (my husband requested these...he loves them)
  • Baked Brie with Pepper Jelly inside, served with salami and almond rice crackers
  • Homemade Pumpkin Chiffon Pie with Coconut Whipped Cream (if this turns out good...I'll do a recipe blog post because it looks goooooooood!)
  • Fudge (with extra in tins to send home with everyone)
  • Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies with red sugar
  • Maple-Spiced Nuts...Pecans and Almonds

For our white elephant gift we got books this year!  I think everyone should read more, so we thought if someone's not a reader now...maybe this will inspire them to read!  Books are always a good gift;)

Enjoy your holiday parties, and remember if you're throwing one....plan ahead, keep it simple so you can enjoy yourself!  :)

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Our deepest fear...

December 17, 2014 Happy WifeStyle
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We think that our deepest fear is failure, but what about our fear of success?  We all have something special within us to share.  Often we hold back sharing something with someone because we don't have "training" or "credentials" in a certain subject that we think we must possess in order to help others.  This isn't always necessary to truly make an impact on other's lives.

I believe every person has a special gift...something to give.  Some people tend to hold back because we ask ourselves, "Who am I to ______?"  That's Imposter Syndrome creeping in.  You never know when you can make a huge impact on another person's life.  It might be encouragement.  It might be believing in them when no one else has.  It might be information that they knew nothing about.  It could be something small that changes their mood for the better.  It could be information that seems small to you...but can actually change or save their life!  It could be that one thing they were ready to hear in that moment that could make all the difference.  Our job is to share the gifts we have with others...without fear.

I believe people cross our paths for a reason.  I've studied the Law of Attraction for quite a few years and this has helped me recognize when an opportunity presents itself...and take it, when I may have let it slip by in the past.  The thing is...if someone is not seeking what you have to give, it's hard for them to receive.  They have to be ready to hear what you have to say.  Don't get discouraged if someone doesn't receive what you have to offer, don't take it personally.  It just may mean they aren't ready at that moment to take that information in.  That's okay...just share your gifts...without fear.  It could make all the difference in the world, to someone.

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It's Frenchie Friday...Stay Dry!

December 12, 2014 Happy WifeStyle
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Happy Frenchie Friday everyone!  Yesterday we got some serious rain here in the north bay of California!  Biggest storm in six years!  The good part is...we need it here in California with the drought that's been happening!  The bad part is, people who have to get around in this weather....hope everyone stays safe out there!  :)

I can't remember schools ever being closed because of weather in this mild-weathered state we call home!  All the schools were closed here in Sonoma and Marin counties, along with many businesses in preparation for the flash flooding and high winds.  It made me laugh when I saw on TV that the east coast is laughing at us for being such wimps!  Maybe true, maybe not...we do get our share of serious flooding from time to time in California.  I'll never forget the flash flood we got when I was about 7 or 8 years old when we were living in Beverly Glen Canyon in Los Angeles, it was about 1979.  Many of our neighbors homes were literally washed away.  The canyon became a rushing river in an instant when the reservoirs at the top of the hill overflowed, boulders the size of VW Bugs were slamming into our house....scary to say the least.  So I feel for those who are dealing with flooding yesterday and today!!

We were sad we were unable to attend a wedding out of town yesterday due to road closures.  I'm sure it was beautiful;)

As you can see, "Stella" is always prepared...and fashionable...in her reversible puffer coat;)  Stay safe out there and enjoy your weekend!

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