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Thought for Today

You cannot think negatively and live positively any more than you can plant apple seeds and expect to harvest oranges. — Tommy Newberry

Thought for Today

“Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but only God can count the number of apples in a seed.” — Robert H. Schuller

I have recently been seeing more and more “gluten free” recipes calling for spelt flour. With the holidays approaching when people will be doing more baking I decided to tackle this issue. The short answer to the question “Is spelt gluten free?” is no. The FDA in Questions and Answers on the Gluten-Free Labeling Proposed Rule explainsContinue reading “Is Spelt Gluten Free?”

Thought for Today

Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them. – The Dalai Lama ______________________________________________________________________

Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake

Did someone say cake? Copyright 2015 by R.A. Robbins I love a good challenge. Some of my best works of art have come from challenges requiring working around a theme, colors, materials, techniques etc. So several years ago when I was invited to participate in a recipe challenge using caramel and apples I was readyContinue reading “Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake”

Thought for Today

“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” — The Dalai Lama Read more at: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_peace.html

Tools for Defeating Fear: Watch Yourself Online

The internet can be a wonderful tool, but it is just that… a tool. As a tool it is neither good or evil in itself, but can be used for either. With the advent of the Internet Age, we now have access to more information than ever before. We also have access to that informationContinue reading “Tools for Defeating Fear: Watch Yourself Online”

Thought for Today and a Few of My Own

“If you ask me what I came to do in this world, I, an artist, will answer you: I am here to live out loud.” ― Émile Zola It’s been awhile since I’ve commented on a quote, but this one hit me right in the heart. It can be easy to be intimidated and overwhelmed by peopleContinue reading “Thought for Today and a Few of My Own”