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Friday Finisher 9/8/17

September 8, 2017 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 6 Comments

Friday Finisher | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 #FridayFinisher

Well this week started a new school year! 5 classes, 15 credits, this semester, but finally all classes that are essential to my major. This was what kids term "syllabus week" and adding/dropping classes occurs. It's also the week where you feel completely stressed out and all over the place, trying to figure out the new routine and how much time each class is really going to require. It usually gets easier (I hope!) and I'm just trying to say positive and not think to much about all the papers I'll have to write (weekly!) I still can't believe the summer is over! It just started, didn't it? Fall semester always goes by faster than Spring, so I'll just keep my sights on winter break now, hopefully it will come soon, haha! I'm looking to do a few more "summer" things before the official end of summer in 2 weeks...I'll hold on to every moment I can before the cold weather comes and sun disappears! Cheers to the weekend, gluten-free friends!SS Posts from the week: Monday: Homemade Gluten-Free + Allergy-Free Uncrustables (Vegan) Wednesday: Easy Gluten-Free + Vegan Pizza Bagels (Allergy-Free) … Read More...

Easy Gluten-Free + Vegan Pizza Bagels (Allergy-Free)

September 6, 2017 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 50 Comments

A super fun, quick, and easy recipe for the kids! Gluten-Free and Vegan Pizza Bagels that are top 8 allergy-free, easy to assemble, and totally customizable! Perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or a big after school snack!I just love getting super excited about recipes! Our "back-to-school" classic remake series would not be complete without some pizza, would it? I've had these in the "to-post" file for a year now and it seemed like the perfect time to share them. We all know that pizza is a favorite among kids (and adults), plus bagels are pretty enticing too. When you combine the two, you know you're going to have a crowd-pleasing meal even the pickiest of eaters will love! Did I mention they're gluten-free, allergy-free, and vegan (or course!). … Read More...

Homemade Gluten-Free + Allergy-Free Uncrustables (Vegan)

September 4, 2017 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 51 Comments

Just what the little picky eaters want! Homemade Gluten-Free + Allergy-Free Uncrustables! A school-friendly, top food allergy-friendly, vegan, and gluten-free version of the packaged "PBJ crustless pocket" sandwich! Make these ahead of time for a quick and easy lunch recipe or snack for the entire school week!Guys! O my goodness, do you remember Uncrustables? I sure do! If you don't, an uncrustable is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich without the crust for picky "crust-hating" kiddos. Basically, a huge bread waster and not-so allergy-friendly. I never had the packaged Smuckers kind. My mom was not going to waste money no that! But, we did have one of these trusty "uncrustable" devices, which we still have now and I found in the depths of the "random gadget" shelf for this recipe. … Read More...

Friday Finisher 9/1/17

September 1, 2017 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 13 Comments

This was not the "last week of summer" I expected. We had some issues with the blog this week. A post lost half its content and a few posts lost ALL their comments. We aren't sure why that happened, could have been from the transfer of staging site to live site or when I switched over to https. Really upsetting for me, but I rewrote the one post and there maybe a way to access those missing comments on a few posts. Just when you think things are going smoothly, there will always be a few "blemishes". My mom and I spent the day together on Monday for one last "hoorah". We just shopped around and hung out, nothing to exciting! I'll be back on the college grind starting Tuesday (first day of classes). FIVE classes, 15 credits, this semester and I am a little freaked out, but there won't be any hard statistics or chemistry classes this year at least! That, my friends, is a HUGE relief! I foresee a lot of writing, but now I'm in the depths of my "major" so the classes will hopefully be engaging and interesting! As I try to figure out my schedule, as I have to every year, I'm not sure how I'll fit blogging and school together, but I always seem to make it work once things settle down and into place! Cheers to the first day of September and a wonderful weekend! xoxoSS Posts from the week: Monday: Classic Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes (Vegan, Allergy-Free, Sugar-Free) Wednesday: Classic Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes (Vegan, Allergy-Free, Sugar-Free) … Read More...

Classic Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes (Vegan, Allergy-Free, Sugar-Free)

August 30, 2017 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 66 Comments

Delicious homemade Classic Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes that are vegan, top-8 allergy-free, & sugar-free! When you need a simple chocolaty dessert recipe everyone will love and never know is "free-from"! A soft and rich cake with a simple cocoa "buttercream" frosting; it's time to celebrate!You didn't think I was forgetting about chocolate ones, did you? We are on #5 of my "back-to-school" classic remakes! Just as much as I get requests for classic gluten-free vanilla cupcakes, I get the same amount for classic gluten-free CHOCOLATE cupcakes! I'm a hard sell on vanilla vs. chocolate cupcakes. It's a hard decision. If we're talking cupcakes with frosting, I'd go with vanilla. If we were talking just a slice of cake with frosting, I'd go with chocolate. … Read More...

Classic Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes (Vegan, Allergy-Free, Sugar-Free)

August 28, 2017 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 69 Comments

Delicious homemade Classic Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes that are vegan, top-8 allergy-free, & sugar-free! When you need a simple dessert recipe everyone will love and never know is "free-from"! A soft and fluffy cake with a simple "buttercream" frosting; it's time to celebrate!One of the BIGGEST requests I get from celiacs is for a simple, no-fuss vanilla cupcake recipe. Nothing fancy, nothing hard, just a go-to recipe for birthdays, parties, etc. Something easy to customize if they want, but ultimately just delicious, easy, and no-fail. It took me a few tries, but I finally nailed a PERFECT gluten-free cake and a super easy vegan buttercream frosting to go with it. These vanilla cupcakes are completely allergy-free and sugar-free too. They do not taste like it though! I also knew vanilla cupcakes HAD to be part of the "back-to-school" remake series. … Read More...