Monday, November 29, 2010

Cyber Monday SALE - Give a Great Gift for Less!

We've been running sales all weekend, and today tops off our last sale of the season - our Cyber Monday Sale! :)

Today between 9am CST and 1am CST on November 30, take advantage of 25% off ALL ITEMS IN OUR SHOPS! No exclusions - every single item is on sale for 25% off!!

We hope you will consider shopping with us and helping to support a small business who makes all of its items by hand.

To view all of our great deals, just visit our Etsy shops or come see us at:
http://www.etsyonsale.com/shop/javajesscrochet
or
http://www.etsyonsale.com/shop/javajesspublishing

Have a Happy Shopping Day! :)

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Best Gluten Free Simple Cookies EVER!!!!

It's been almost a full year since I had to go gluten free (per my doc), and it's been difficult finding "goodies" that I like that aren't dry and kinda gross. The few I have found cost a whole lot more than I'd generally like to spend just to enjoy a cookie or a cupcake. :(

Yesterday, I decided to experiment with a Betty Crocker Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix to make some cookies. I didn't use the chocolate cake mix because I'm also allergic to caffeine/chocolate, but I bet they would also work!

You'll laugh at how easy these are to make, yet how delicious they turn out!!

I made two versions, but once you get the hang of it you could basically make any kind of cookie you desire. :) This doesn't make a whole lot of cookies if you make them large like I do, but they are worth every single bite!

Gluten Free Super Moist Pistachio Cookies
1 Box Betty Crocker Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix*
1 Box Pistachio Jello Pudding Mix*
1/2 c. oil
2 eggs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together until they form a wet yet clumpy batter. Place heaping tablespoons or rounded balls of the dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, a few inches apart since they spread a little. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the bottoms have just started to brown but they are still slightly moist on top. Let cool on cookie rack.

You can still enjoy while they are warm, or just eat them cool. Either way, they are light and crispy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside! :)

Gluten Free Super Moist Cheesecake and Reese's Pieces Cookies
1 Box Betty Crocker Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix*
1 Box Cream Cheese Jello Pudding*
1/2 c. oil
2 eggs
1/2 c. Reese's Pieces

Follow same baking instructions as above!

*Since I have a gluten allergy, I have to use these specific brands. However, if you do not have a gluten allergy, you should be able to substitute a regular cake mix and a store brand pudding if you'd like!

Enjoy!! Feel free to post comments of other mixtures you try, or how they turn out for you! I think I personally will need to invest in some Betty Crocker and Jello stock lol!! ;) My next batch will probably be Coconut Cream Pie Cookies... mmmmmm....

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Gearing up for the next Craft Fair!

Did you miss us at our last craft fair? You will have a chance to catch us again on Saturday, November 20th at the Ironwood Holiday Boutique!!

The Boutique runs from 9am to 3pm and is located at the Ironwood Country Club at 126th and Pacific Streets in Omaha. There will be a wide variety of vendors, and the admission fee of $1 is donated to Meals on Wheels!

We will have a booth there showcasing many of our printed designs on tote bags and some t-shirts, as well as showcasing our handspun yarns. In addition, we will be proudly introducing my husband's brand new shop of ceramics and pottery called "Very Potter"!! :)

It's sure to be a really great time, and we hope you will all consider coming out and supporting this great event and the great charity it is donating to!!