{monday fun-day? not.}

::Sigh::

Today was not a good day. :( So many annoying little things kept happening. I'm glad it's almost over. The silver lining? Finishing my homework, "Gossip Girl" & "House."

Until tomorrow...

{what i'm loving today.}

I love Sundays. This morning on the agenda: wrapping a birthday present! And where is the best place for supplies? Why, Paper Source, of course! If you have never been to Paper Source, drop what you're doing and go now. I went there to buy one thing, and ended up browsing for a half hour and spending way too much money. :)

Check out this fabulous wrapping paper and wrapping job, done by yours truly...



I think the outside should look just as pretty as the inside.



I'm also loving my new wall decals. They really make a difference in my {boring} dorm room. I wish I could paint my walls! Birds & Frames.



And last, but not least...my new shoes! I love DSW.



Have a lovely Sunday!

{oh, hello there.}

I miss blogging. Even though I had a total of 3 posts :) . I read so many blogs...but I want to start writing again. And maybe get more readers.

I transferred colleges, and am SO.MUCH.HAPPIER. I even have a kitchen! This fact means that I will be blogging about easy gluten-free recipes.

I want to try and blog everyday. To make it easier, I'm thinking of doing "Thankful on Thursday" posts, or "Wordless Wednesday." I always like when bloggers do that.

Let's see how well this {continual blogging} goes!

{o is for oatmeal cookies.}

Oatmeal cookies, I have missed you so.

Ever since I was diagnosed with Celiac, I have missed oatmeal cookies big time. After some research, I decided to take the plunge and attempt baking Bob's Red Mill Oatmeal Cookies. And they didn't disappoint. They are so good!! My suite-mates even liked them! (and they don't even need to eat gluten-free!). I decided to save some of the batter and freeze it too. That way, whenever I was in the mood, I could bake them!

Here is the recipe, courtesey of Bobs Red Mill.

Don't they look delicious?

{restaurants.}

As time goes on, Celiac awareness is rising. The best part: this includes restaurants. Here are a few places with gluten-free menus I've tried:

1. Uno's Pizzeria: Their only gluten-free specific item is their gluten-free pizza. I have tried it at three different Uno's, and at all places, I've been pleasantly surprised. Mind you, it is not the BEST GF pizza I've tasted, but I really like it. The crust is thin and flakey, and the sauce is really good. They have a separate GF menu which is very helpful. My picks- pepperoni pizza and Caesar salad

2. PF Changs: I.LOVE.PF.CHANGS. Enough said. Their food is always delicious, and their separate GF menu is amazing. My picks- Cha.ngs spicy chicken or chicken fried rice.

3. Bertucci's: Not the best GF menu. I mean, the rolls at the table are already torture. Although they do have a separate menu, they do not offer GF pasta, which would be nice considering it is an Italian restaurant. There is nothing really worth mentioning on the menu. Just chicken, steak, etc. My pick-Something not on the menu that I asked for- chicken parmesan (with grilled chicken, of course)

4. Maggiano's: By far, my favorite. They offer GF pasta on every pasta dish they make. 3 of the many times I have gone, the chef personally came to my table, discussed my gluten allergy, and gave me his card. He even made my previous favorite, the fried mozzarella, with corn meal. I hardly noticed a difference! My picks- fried mozzarella and the pesto chicken pasta. SO GOOD

Until next time....