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CVS Gold Emblem Baked Rice Crisps

These Gold Emblem Baked Rice Crisps from CVS are quite tasty. They come in two flavors, Sea Salt and Barbecue. They are not only gluten free, but look:

·      Baked not fried

·      Low sodium

·      0g Transfat

·      No cholesterol

·      MSG Free

·      Non-GMO Certification pending

Ingredients in Sea Salt flavor: Rice flour, rice bran oil, Maltodextrin, Sea Salt, less than .005% sugar and Tocopherol to preserve freshness.

Ingredients in the Barbecue flavor:Rice Flour, rice bran oil, less than .005% sugar, salt, soy sauce powder (maltodextrin, salt, soybean oil), natural smoke oil, paparika, capsicum, tocopherol to preserve freshness.

Both flavors may contain milk and soy.

CVS Gold Emblem Baked Rice Crisps sell for an average of $2.49 per bag.

One Fabgrandma reader will win 6 bags of CVS Gold Emblem Sea Salt Baked Rice Crisps, and 6 bags of CVS Gold Emblem Barbecue Baked Rice Crisps, for a total value of aprox. $30.

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The Book Thief

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The Book Thief is coming to theaters November 8! It stars Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson and Sophie Nélisse in a movie based on the bestselling book of the same name. It tell the story of a spirited and courageous young girl who transforms the lives of everyone around her when she is sent to live with a new family in World War II Germany.

Find out more about this movie:

Visit the official website

Like THE BOOK THIEF on Facebook

Follow @BookThiefMovie on Twitter

#TheBookThief

TBT_Still4 — Liesel (Sophie Nélisse) meets her foster family.

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Enter For A Chance To Win A $150 Amazon Gift Card From Kinsights

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Colleen over at Shibley Smiles is hosting a great giveaway for a $150 Amazon Gift Code, sponsored by Kinsights. You can use the entry form below to enter! Good luck!

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Glutino: Chocolate Goodness That’s Gluten Free+A Gluten Free Pumpkin Recipe For Fall

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I know you have all seen the stuffed brownie recipes on Pinterest or that other bloggers have written about. Since Glutino sent me a box of their Gluten Free Double Chocolate Brownie Mix and a box of their Gluten Free Milk Chocolate Wafer Cookies at the same time, I THOUGHT I was going to make some of them. You know, because I had the ingredients sitting right there. But before I could make them, I discovered that the Chocolate Wafer Cookies were all gone. Empty box.

So then, I decided that I would make some of that delicious Death By Chocolate chocolate trifle dessert with the brownies. I baked them up, and Fabgrandpa and I ate a couple of them, but there were enough left in the pan to make the trifle. And I had the rest of the ingredients for it in the house. But then, before I could make the trifle, all the brownies disappeared! Just POUF! Gone.

If I ever get both of these two great chocolate goodies from Glutino in the same place at the same time, you can be assured that I will be making this recipe with them. While Trisha might not have liked them that much, I think it is brilliant! Chocolatey Crunchety Gluten Free Goodness all in one place. Thank you, Glutino, for sending the products. They were quite delicious, but honestly! I have NO IDEA how they JUST DISAPPEARED!

So, instead of a yummy delicious chocolate recipe, I will be giving you a very nutritious, good for you, gluten free pumpkin recipe to try on a crispy fall day:

Brown Rice Penne with Roasted Pumpkin, Caramelized Onions, Spinach and Goat Cheese

By Beth Hillson, author, Gluten-Free Makeovers

Serves 6

This recipe is inspired by the array of squash and pumpkin that fills the produce aisle in my local market this time of year, a display that’s reminiscent of a watercolor painting with splashes of vibrant orange, creamy yellow and deep green. Besides versatility (think roasted, pureed, made into soups or pies), squash is also full of nutrients and fiber, low in calories and very filling. The biggest challenge is deciding which gourd to use. This time, I tried sugar pumpkins. If you are not familiar with these (also known as pie pumpkins), be sure to make the acquaintance. Unlike the big jack-o-lantern variety, the sweet, tender flesh is great for eating. Roasting brings the flavors up a notch or two, perfect for this flavorful dish. Adding pasta, spinach and goat cheese makes this as hearty main meal, too.

Roasted Pumpkin

1 small sugar pumpkin (about 1 ½ pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into ½ -inch cubes (about 4 cups)

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1 teaspoon sugar

½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder, optional

Coarse salt and ground pepper

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. In a large bowl, toss the pumpkin with the remaining ingredients. Spread over the baking sheet and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until pumpkin is soft and slightly browned. Set aside.

To Make the Pasta

8 ounces Glutino Brown Rice Penne Pasta

2 tablespoons olive oil

5 ounces baby spinach

1 large onion, cut into thin wedges and cut in half through the length

¼ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon dried thyme

1 ½ cups gluten-free chicken or vegetable broth

Roasted Pumpkin (above)

3 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled

Coarse salt and ground pepper

(1) In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente (about 7 minutes). Drain pasta, rinse under cold water to prevent it from sticking. Set aside.

(2) In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and sauté the spinach just until wilted. Remove to serving tray and wipe out the saucepan with a paper towel.

(3) Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and add the onion and salt. Sauté until onion takes on color (about 10 minutes). Add thyme and broth and simmer 3 minutes. Add the spinach and the roasted pumpkin and simmer for 1 minute. Add the penne and bring just to a simmer. Remove from heat and crumble in the goat cheese and adjust seasonings. Serve warm.

Note: Sugar pumpkins are members of the gourd family. Choose smooth, deep-orange pumpkins that are heavy for their size, without cracks or soft spots. For peeling, cut off the top and bottom ends, then use a vegetable peeler or paring knife to remove the skin. For tougher skin, make a few more passes with the peeler.

To see how I cook these wonderful little sugar pumpkins first, without peeling, see this.

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Green Giant Fresh Klondike Potatoes and Asparagus: Buy The Potatoes and Get the Asparagus Free!

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Starting today, Target and Green Giant Fresh are getting together to bring you Green Giant Klondike Potatoes and Asparagus! You can get the asparagus free when you buy a 5 pound bag of potatoes! What could be better than that? Get your coupon here!

Now, what are you going to make with those potatoes? Fabgrandpa and I love one dish meals, because I like the ease of having everything in one pan, and he washes the dishes! One pan means he gets done faster. Here is a good one pan meal we made using our Green Giant Fresh Klondike Potatoes and Asparagus:

Chicken, Potatoes, & Asparagus one dish meal

Gluten Free Chicken, Potatoes and Asparagus

Ingredients:

4 chicken thighs, deboned and cut into bite size pieces

3 or 4 potatoes, diced or sliced

8 ounces fresh asparagus, cut into one inch pieces

4-6 cloves of garlic, sliced

1 sprig of fresh basil and 1/4 teaspoon dried basil

salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 cup white wine, optional

Directions:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet with a lid. Add the chicken, garlic, basil, salt and pepper, and sautee´ for about 5 minutes on medium heat. Add potatoes and wine, if you are using it, and stir to coat the potatoes. Cover and cook about five minutes. Add the asparagus, stir to mix well, cover, and cook about twenty minutes more until the potatoes are tender. If you like your asparagus crispier, add them about 5-6 minutes before cooking is completed.

Serve with a tossed salad or sliced tomatoes, and this one dish meal is complete! What will you do with your potatoes and asparagus?

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Funeral Expenses: Can You Afford Them?

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Since we have been discussing retirement and insurance coverage, one more type of insurance you need to think about having is a funeral plan. A funeral plan is different from a personal life insurance plan, in that you family can get access to the funds from the funeral plan in as little as twenty four hours after they submit the claim.

Having rapid access to funds is very important when your family is preparing for your funeral. It assures them that they can make the best plans possible without the worry of how to pay for it. They will know exactly how much they can spend to send you off to your eternal resting place.

While a personal life insurance plan can be bought with coverage that pays out in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, a funeral insurance plan is more in the $30,000 coverage range. Although a funeral may only cost around $8,000 to $15,000, your bereaved my need to take some time off from work to recover from your death. The knowledge that they will be able to do so because you took the time and paid for a funeral plan can really ease their mind in a difficult time.

What should you look for in a funeral insurance plan?

A good funeral plan should be easy for the survivors to file a claim. Getting the payout quickly is one of the most important features of a funeral plan because most funerals take place within a few days of the death of the insured. A straightforward, uncomplicated claim form would be most helpful for someone who is under the great stress of having lost someone they love.

Second, look for a plan that will cover you for as long as you live. A plan that expires when you are seventy is not good enough if your family tends to live into their late eighties or nineties. Ask before you buy a plan if it will cover you for as long as it is needed.

Another good feature of a funeral plan is one that lets you receive a portion of the premiums you have paid in every two or three years. Some plans refund 10% of the premiums every three years. That is one benefit of a funeral plan that you can take advantage of yourself. Shop around, and find a plan now that fits your needs to the end.

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Do You Have A Personal Life Insurance Policy?

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One of the things I have thought about since reaching retirement age is whether or not I still need personal life insurance. I no longer have young children to think about taking care of, so why would I need to have it?

There are many reasons why you still need personal life insurance as you get older. First, of course, is so that your survivors would have enough money to bury you when you die. The cost of funerals has risen every year, so that the average cost is now in the thousands of dollars. Would you want to leave your adult children with the burden of finding the money to provide for a decent burial?

Second, if you are married and your spouse survives you, will he or she have enough money to live on? Would they have to pinch pennies so tightly that they wouldn’t be able to go to a movie or even buy a new book? If you have a personal life insurance policy, you can be assured that you will be able to leave your precious loved one with enough money to live a comfortable life.

Is your home paid for? If now, how will your survivors pay for it? Will your spouse or adult children still need a place to live? Could they afford to pay for it if you died? This is a quite morbid question, but one you need to think about, especially now that you are getting older. Personal life insurance will help ease the financial burden for those you leave behind.

So, how much life insurance do you need? This question is important, but every person will have to figure out for themselves how much they will need. If you have no children or grandchildren to worry about, and your spouse has a sufficient income, then you may be fine with having a small policy that will pay for your burial. If, however, your spouse will need to supplement their income after you are gone, then you will need to consider a larger amount. Most insurance companies recommend the most coverage you can comfortably afford.

Some things to consider when shopping for life insurance are how much will it cost, will the coverage cease at a certain age, and will you need to get a physical examination before the company will cover you. All of these things are important, so getting a good insurance agent will be beneficial to you.

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Puritan’s Pride

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I received product from Puritan’s Pride in order to complete this post.

DSCN5599 — Honey, Vanilla Extract, and Ground Cinnamon from Puritan’s Pride

When you think of Puritan’s Pride, the first thing that comes to mind might be vitamins and dietary supplements. But did you know that they also carry gluten free and healthy baking supplies?

They have things like Almond Flour, Honey, Vanilla Extract, and Cinnamon. All the things you need to bake just about anything for the holidays. Want a coconut cake? They have Organic Raw Shredded Coconut. Want to sweeten your baked goods with honey? Try their Honey Well Organic Raw Honey.

I love that I can find all the different kinds of nuts that I need to make my cakes, cookies, and pies and know that they will be the highest quality at the lowest price I can find. I like that I can depend on them being organic and fresh. I even found Pignolias, and at $21.99 for two eight ounce bags, that is a steal! I can not wait to get my order so I can make some delicious pesto!

When it comes to shopping for your holiday baking supplies, to get the freshest, organic and raw varieties you should check Puritan’s Pride first before you buy somewhere else. They have free shipping, and when you buy two items, you get Three free. What a deal!

The folks at Puritan’s Pride sent me some Almond Flour, some Roasted Unsalted Almonds, some Honeywell Organic Raw Honey, some Vanns Vanilla Extract, and some Surrey & Loeb Ground Cinnamon. I used some of the ingredients they sent me to make a batch of home made banana bread. It was so delicious! You can see the recipe here.

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