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Quick Gluten Free Cherry Turnovers Recipe

GeeFree Gluten Free Puff Pastry — Serve warm of cold. Or with ice cream.

I received product from GeeFree, but all opinions are my own.

I know I said I would post this the other day, but I did not have time to make these until tonight. If I had known how good they would be, I would have made them sooner. Here is the Gluten Free Cherry Turnovers recipe

geefree puff pastry — GeeFree Puff Pastry

I have never worked with any puff pastry before, so I was a little bit worried about these turnovers coming out right. But let me tell you that using GeeFree Puff Pastry is so easy. Just take it out of the freezer and let it thaw out for about thirty minutes. Then, use your favorite gluten free flour to prepare the surface, roll out the pastry, then cut it into whatever shape you want to use. For my Gluten Free Cherry Turnovers Recipe, I used Glutino All Purpose Flour to sprinkle on my counter top. Then I got busy.

Gluten Free Cherry Turnovers

Quick Gluten Free Cherry Turnovers

2017-05-21 21:05:48

Serves 4

Four ingredients make a very quick gluten free cherry turnover.

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Prep Time

15 min

Prep Time

15 min

Ingredients

1 sheet GeeFree Gluten Free Puff Pastry
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 can Comstock Cherry Pie Filling
1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 365 degrees.
Roll out the puff pastry to desired thickness.
Cut puff pastry into 8 pieces, each in a rectangle shape.
Brush each piece with melted butter.
Spoon a heaping tablespoon of pie filling on each piece of puff pastry.
Fold the puff pastry over the pie filling, and seal with a fork.
Brush tops of the turnovers with melted butter.
Sprinkle with sugar.
Place on baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Bake for 15 minutes at 365 degrees.
Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Comstock pie fillings are gluten free, but be sure to read labels. They could change their recipe at any time.

By Karen Eidson

https://fabgrandma.com/

gluten free cherry turnovers — Roll GeeFree Gluten Free Puff Pastry out to desired thickness.

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Rosie The Boy Cat Brings Us Gifts

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We are still learning about cats. Every day, Rosie The Boy Cat and Morti do something new. The things they do can be entertaining, or annoying, or surprising, depending on what it is that they do.

rosie and the snake — Rosie with the snake

One of the things that Rosie does that surprises us is that he likes to bring us gifts. In the beginning of his stay here, I could be sure of stepping on his toys because he would bring all of them to me during the night and put them by my side of the bed. As he grew he started going outside during the day. Pretty soon, he would come to the door, and make a new sound that wasn’t a meow. It was more like a howl, but not as intense as that. When he makes that sound, he is letting us know that he has brought us something he has found.

rosie the boy cat — It was just a baby snake.

One day, he brought us a little snake! That snake must have been scarred for his life! It was still wiggling though, and each time it did, Rosie would jump at it again. We thanked Rosie for the gift, but took it outside. I’m not having a snake in the house!

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Going In Style In Theaters Now!

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I was compensated by Warner Bros. Pictures for this post.

I can not wait to see this fun new movie, Going In Style.

Oscar winners Morgan Freeman (“Million Dollar Baby”), Michael Caine (“The Cider House Rules,” “Hannah and Her Sisters”) and Alan Arkin (“Little Miss Sunshine”) team up as lifelong buddies Willie, Joe and Al, who decide to buck retirement and step off the straight-and-narrow for the first time in their lives when their pension fund becomes a corporate casualty, in director Zach Braff’s comedy “Going in Style.”

Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, the three risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.

Starring Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Alan Arkin, Ann-Margret, Joey King, with Matt Dillon and Christopher Lloyd. I love all of these actors, and the subject matter is bound to appeal to those of us in the “retirement” age group. I know I would probably be doing the same thing as these guys if MY pension were to disappear! Going In Style is in theaters now! If you go to see it, come back and leave a comment and let me know how you liked it.

Be sure to check out the Going In Style official pages:

Visit the Official Website

Like ‘Going In Style’ on Facebook

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Warner Bros. Pictures is going to give one lucky reader a $50 Visa Gift Card so you and your buddies can go see the movies to see Going In Style! To enter the giveaway, use the Giveaway Tools Entry form below:

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Enter to WIN a 40″ TV from Beesavy

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Who is ready for summer? I know after the dreary winter we had that I’m ready for some sunshine, a vacations, and maybe just some time at home to play in the garden. As a retired Grandma on disability, I have a fixed income, so I’m always looking for ways to save some money. One of my favorite ways to save money is to shop online for the things Fabgrandpa and I want and need. And shopping through BeeSavy helps me save even more with cash back!

Shopping online lets you search for the best deal, and when you shop through Beesavy, you will earn cash back on all your online purchases. Yes, there will still be a need to go to an actual store, and I do love to walk around a mall to try things on and enjoy the scenery, but online shopping is a much better choice. Usually, when I am out shopping, I like to keep my phone with me and see if I can get a better deal online versus buying it from the store and nine times out of 10 I can!

Not only can you save money by shopping online, but you can also actually MAKE money back while shopping online by using Beesavy! If you have never been paid to shop online, you are missing out, and I’m so glad I get to tell you about just how easy it is today! It’s just 1 extra step and you shop. Beesavy keeps track of your purchases and gives you cash back on your purchases. Here are a few examples of some of my favorite stores that I earn cash back from:

Walmart – 2%
Kohls- 1.5%
Walgreens- 4%
Hotels.com – 2%
Petsmart- 3%
Ancestry.com – up to $8.75
and, even some purchases from Amazon, my favorite store!

There are over 2,000 of the top online brands where you can earn cash back! What could be better than getting cash back? It’s like shopping with FREE money! What could be better than that? Well…there might be one more thing…

Getting paid when your friends shop! And that’s what makes Beesavy’s social shopping concept so unique. Refer your friends to Beesavy, and you will earn a 10% cash back bonus whenever they shop! This isn’t a limited time offer; you will earn this bonus forever…there is no limit!

And, It is so easy. All you do is sign up for a Beesavy account. Then, every time you shop online, do it from a Beesavy link through your account. You’ll shop just like you normally would after that, but you’ll get cash back on your purchases applied to your Beesavy account! Easy Peasy!

So now that you know the awesomeness that is Beesavy go sign up! And when you are done, scroll down and enter to win a 40″ TV from the awesome people at Beesavy! Enter using the form below and good luck!

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The blogger is not responsible for the prize. The event is organized by SavingYouDinero.com, and the prize is provided by Beesavy.

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Avoid These 4 Mistakes To Prevent Premature Aging Of Your Skin

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A youthful looking face is every person’s dream, especially women. You want your face to look appropriate for your age, or even look younger. Most of us follow the regular skin care regime; cleanse, scrub, tone, moisturize.

Every once in a while we steam, apply face mask, exfoliate and such other practices aimed at keeping the skin glowing. These regimes sometimes work, and others not so well. Is your face still showing fine lines?

Here are some of the reasons why your skin could be aging prematurely:

Sleeping with Make-up

Chances are you often purpose to give some attention to your face before you sleep, but by the time evening comes there’s hardly any energy left. After a long day at work followed by house chores in the evening, don’t you just want to slump into bed and sleep? The face can wait for tomorrow right?

Don’t be surprised when the skin does not look as radiant as you expect after your facial the following day. Make –up looks good on the skin, but in essence clogs your pores.

The foundation, concealer, sunscreen, powder and creams lie on the pores of your skin all day. If you don’t remove the layers of make-up in the evening, you have your pores clogged almost 24 hours a day. Washing your face in the evening gives the skin the much needed time to breath.

Going Out Without Sunscreen

You may be of the opinion that sunscreen is only important when you’re going out to spend hours in the hot sun. In essence, sun screen is important even when spending time indoors.

Remember the UV/UVA/UVB rays of the sun go through glass windows. Make an effort to learn about various SPF levels and the appropriate circumstances to use them. Apply a mild sunscreen even when staying indoors. When going out, an SPF 30 will protect you against all types of rays.

The effects of sun exposure are often ignored as they do not appear right away, other than the sun tan. But prolonged exposure is one of the main causes of aging skin and wrinkles on your face and chest as it often leaves lines and dark spots. A good sunscreen can be a preventive chest wrinkle treatment.

Experimenting with Multiple Products

There are loads of beauty products in the market for cleansing, scrubbing, toning, moisturizing, concealing, eliminating wrinkles, lightening and so on. These products are formulated for the different skin types. Do you know your skin type? This should be the key factor when selecting facial products.

You don’t have to try every other product available. Find out what works for your skin and remain consistent. Even when a product does not seem to deliver the expected results, avoid ditching it too fast. Allow each product at least 6 weeks to settle in before you can see any changes. Remember every product exposes you to different chemicals, some of which may not be compatible with your skin.

In worst case scenarios, you can develop serious allergic reactions to these products. It is advisable to have some basic home medical supplies for such instances.

Lack of Sleep

Insufficient sleep affects several bodily functions, and the skin is not left out. Sleeping for only a few hours is not the only problem. Sometimes you’re asleep but the body is not really resting due to stress, disease or any other reason.

In both cases, you’re likely to get up with dark circles around the eyes and sagging skin. If this goes on for an extended period, the condition of your skin will be altered permanently. Ensure you have the recommended 6-8 hours of sleep every day. There are plenty of reasons why you should always get sufficient sleep, and now your skin is one more.

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Happy New Year 2017. Do You Have Goals For The Coming Year?

Karen · 2 Comments

2017 is here and it gives us a fresh start. I have a few goals for this year. I don’t make resolutions because I never was able to keep them for very long. Goals, I can work on. So, for my personal like, I will be working towards getting my blood sugar under better control, and get my A1C under 7.0. I will be working towards sleeping more during the night, and stop sleeping in my recliner so much. I think the BiPAP machine I will be getting soon will help with that.

Another health goal is to get some exercise, since I don’t get ANY right now. I am going to try to walk around the outside of the house every day at least once. Trust me when I tell you that that is a huge goal for me. I will also be working towards a goal of losing 25 pounds this year. Lord knows I need to lose much more than that, but setting a reachable goal may just help me succeed.

For my blog goals, I want to get back to writing more about cooking and saving money, sewing, crafting, and my personal life, and less about products. While I still need to write about the products for the extra income it provides to supplement my Social Security, I want to do less of it. You know, like maybe 50% of what I post instead of 95%. I will still be hosting giveaways because I love to do them. I love when I can give a little something back to my readers.

Another goal for the blog is to increase the following I have on my social accounts. If you are not following me on Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram, I would appreciate if you would take a moment to click over to them and follow me.

Please leave me a comment here, and tell me what you would like to see more of on Fabgrandma.com, and what you don’t care if I never write about again. Do you care about the health issues I write about for me and Fabgrandpa? Do you like to see our thrift store finds? Do you like seeing pics of Morti and Rosie The Boy Cat? Crafts, sewing, quilting? Fabric sales and new fabrics on the market? Help me make reading Fabgrandma more enjoyable for you. Happy New Year to all of you and your families. What are your goals for the coming year?

P.S Here is a little poll for you:

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Five Ways To Save Money In 2017

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Now that we are looking towards the new year, many of us are making New Years Resolutions to save money in 2017. There are lots of ways to pinch pennies and keep more of your hard earned dollars in your pocket. Here are some of the ways that Fabgrandpa and I save money throughout the year.

Buy Seasonings in Bulk

If you like to use a lot of different herbs and spices, then you know how expensive they can be. One small jar of Cinnamon can cost more than $4.00! We found a farmer’s market type store in our area, Dekalb Farmer’s Market, were we can buy four ounces of most herbs and spices by the pound. I was very surprised at the low prices of these seasonings. It is a long way to go there from our home, so we only go about twice a year to stock up, but it well worth the drive.

Buy Meats on Sale

When you catch chickens on sale for 69 cents a pound, buy several and put them in the freezer. I look for sales on meats every time I go to the grocery store. When I see a good price, I try to buy several packages of whatever it might be. I also look for meats that have been marked down, and either use them that day or freeze them for later. When I buy meats in bulk, I separate it into meal size portions and put them in zip lock freezer bags, so that I can take just what I need out of the freezer when I am ready to use it.

Cut your own hair

We got a hair clipper several years ago, and I have been cutting Fabgrandpa’s hair ever since. He like the way it looks, and it saves us from $15 to $25 every time I cut his hair.

Take Care Of Routine Car Maintenance At Home

Simple things like changing the oil, changing the windshield wipers, and adding windshield wiper washer can easily be done at home. Other things like repairing a broken tail light or headlight, changing blown fuses, or checking the tire pressure are things you can do at home to save money.

Shop Thrift Stores

Many things you may need during the course of the year may be found in thrift stores. Fabgrandpa and I have shopped at thrift stores many times, and found things for our home at a fraction of the price of buying them new. Cutlery, silverware, glassware, storage containers, and much more can be found if you look thoroughly through the thrift stores in your area. You might also find baby furniture, children’s clothing, books, and games. We have found many items in good condition, and save lots of money by shopping in thrift stores.

Do you have plans to try to save money in 2017? What are some of the ways you have found that help you save?

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Butterball® Turkey Talk Line® Now Has Texting!

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With the big turkey day just a few days away, many Thanksgiving cooks are wondering just how to get that turkey from the freezer to the table, without messing up. The turkey experts at the Butterball Turkey Talk Line are here to help, just in time! And while you can still call them on the phone and talk turkey, you can also send them a text this year. I think it is a FABULOUS idea, because if you just talk to someone and take notes, you might leave out or forget something really important. But, if you have a texted reply, you have the information right in your phone, in the kitchen, right where you need it. The number to call or text is 844-877-3456.

I interviewed Butterball Master Chef, Anthony Seta the other day about the Butterball Turkey Talk Line. Watch the video to see what he has to say!

Master Chef Anthony (Tony) Seta is one of only 65 of the certified Master Chefs by the American Culinary Federation. The title is the highest level of certification a chef can receive.

Master Chef Tony graduated from the Culinary Institute of America with a degree in culinary arts. Chef Tony gained a strong foundation in culinary sales from his experiences as Chef Instructor & Director of Continuing Education at the Culinary Institute of America, heading R&D departments for large restaurant chains, and as a consultant for prominent food manufacturers. He is well known throughout the foodservice industry and has a lot of love for turkey.

Master Chef Tony has 25 years of experience in successfully developing creative and signature turkey items for restaurant chains and food manufacturers. He applies his expert knowledge of ethnic cuisines and current culinary trends to recipe and formula development with a primary focus on flavor. A culinary pioneer, he is especially known for reinventing old favorites like tasty barbecue sauces and other signature dishes. In fact, Chef Tony’s big ideas have been behind many of the restaurant franchises nationwide such as Bonefish Grill, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Olive Garden Italian Restaurants and Perkins restaurants, as well as many other quick serve, family and casual dining restaurants.

With one in 4 first time cooks saying they’d text the Butterball^®Turkey Talk-Line® for cooking help, it only makes sense that Talk-Line experts will expand their support by offering for the first time the ability to text your cooking questions. The Talk-Line experts are making themselves available 24/7 the week before Thanksgiving.

What would you ask the Butterball Turkey Talk Line? Will you be calling them at

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