The Mercer Journal

Gluten Free Mini Cheesecakes

2012-01-02T20:11:16-08:00

I found this recipe on All Recipes and adapted it quite easily to make it gluten free. These were a hit at our Christmas gathering last week, and I have had several requests for the recipe since then! 12 gluten free cinnamon cookies (the original recipe calls for vanilla wafers 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 2 eggs 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2/3 cup white sugar … Continue reading →

My Favorite Muffins

2011-12-05T16:29:54-08:00

This is a “blank canvas” muffin you can customize as you please. You can add cranberries, chocolate chips, blueberries, or add a bit of cinnamon and make a yummy spice muffin. They can also be topped with sugar or crumb toppings. We have these every Monday for “Muffin Monday.” Enjoy! 1-¾ cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon … Continue reading →

On the Late Autumn Trail

2011-12-04T20:10:21-08:00

On Saturday our family hiked one of our favorite trails. The leaves are gone from the trees now, save a few determined branches holding on to the last little stragglers. While I love the lush, green fullness of the trail in summer, it’s beautiful this time of year as well. The sunshine hits the trunks and branches of the trees … Continue reading →