Cauliflower Pizza Crust (Gluten Free)

Gluten-Free Doesn't Have to Mean Pizza-Free!

My husband has been dealing with some gut issues for almost four years. Recently, he went to see a naturopath for the first time. The naturopath did some interesting tests that I've never heard of but found quite fascinating. He believes that gluten, wheat in particular, may have a negative affect on my husband's body. He "prescribed" a gluten-free trial run for the following month- effective immediately.

Well... my husband is the only one I cook for besides myself. If he had to go gluten-free, then so was I! I went home and started purging our pantry of wheat flours, whole wheat spaghetti noodles and pastas, granolas that contained gluten, and the like.

That was 8 weeks ago.

I must say; I have noticed a difference in my OWN health by going gluten-free. Perhaps because most breads, which I LOOOOOOOOOOVE once loved turn to sugar in the body. By cutting out gluten, we also cut out the majority of our sugars. (I usually don't make "sweets" unless they are made with honey or fruit. I also don't buy sweets. We don't even own table sugar! ... How un-American. I know. haha)

Does that mean we have to give up foods we love? Like pizza? I have found the answer to be- absolutely not! Okay, okay. Sure you can probably make pizza without gluten, but you have to use exotic and unusual flours and ingredients. Right? No!

Take two normal ingredients plus your seasonings, and you have....

Cauliflower Pizza Crust!*

Prep time: 15 minutes active time + 15 minutes chilling= 30 total minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes without toppings + 10 minutes with desired toppings= 30 total minutes

Total time: 1 hour

Yield: 1 medium sized (maybe 8") pizza

Ingredients:

Crust:

-1 head of cauliflower

-2 eggs

-desired seasonings: salt, pepper, turmeric, italian seasonings, oregano, garlic powder

Toppings:

-pizza sauce: I use tomato paste with a couple of T. of water to thin paste & add seasonings

-pizza toppings: anything goes! Meatballs, onions, spinach, artichoke, sliced tomatoes, cheese, etc

-cheese!!! Lots and lots of cheese- the more the merrier. 

Process in Pictures:

Questions, Questions with My Love!

I discovered I'm not good at lifting over two tons, flying, or swimming in dirt....

My husband and I are pretty low key people. We're just real with one another, and we're best friends. Ahhh... How I love him!

A friend of mine posted this survey for women to ask their husbands. In a "20ish question" type game, I questioned my darling about myself. Sometimes, looking through the eyes of a loved one can help us to see ourselves better. We had several laughs, and I am amazed at how gracious my dear husband is toward me! 

I'll share this so you can get to know me a little better through a very biased person, but also, the person who knows me best!

No worries, I edited out anything not public appropriate! (Married people can have fun... no judgment!!)

**Thoughts on marriage: I have to get to know my spouse- over and over again because we change and grow as human beings. I feel that I have changed dramatically from wife to wife and mother. I know that he has also experienced change. I am interested in my husband, and I want to know what interests him. To do that, I must observe him and talk with him. I get to DATE my handsome man! (He is STILL the most handsome man I have ever seen.) Dating your spouse doesn't have to be an out of the house deal. Just get comfortable and spend quality time together.

At our wedding ceremony- just being goofy!

5 Perspectives to Have if You "Go to Church" {#5}

If you missed the first four posts in this series, 

you can read perspective 1 (the purpose of gathering together) here, 

perspective 2 (the church as a people) here,

and perspective 3 (who we are, not what we do) here,

and perspective 4 (accountability before God) here.

"Going to church" is largely viewed as what Christians "do."

In fact, a recent article shared 5 Spiritual Dangers of Skipping Church. According to this article, Christians who skip or do not attend a "church" 

1. "Miss out on God's primary design for your spiritual growth and well being"
2. "Disobey God"
3. "Make a statement to the world that God is not worthy of worship"
4. "Can't minister to anyone"
5. "Skip out on a foretaste of heaven"

Wow. Those are some pretty bold claims-- especially when these claims are only supported by three scriptures in the entire article. I could go point-by-point discussing with Biblical evidence each one. 

I will not do that, however. The point is not to prove or disprove someone's theology. The point is to have the faith of Christ (Galations 2:20), and to cling to His doctrine (Romans 6:17, 16:17, Ephesians 4:14)! My prayer is, "Show me Your ways, O Lord! Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth, and teach me because YOU are the God of my salvation" (Psalm 25:4-5). As Paul stated in 1 Corinthians 2:2, "I am determined to know nothing- save Christ and Him crucified." We can only stand on the rock of Jesus.

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With that in mind, I would like to share with you 5 perspectives one should keep in mind if you "go to church." I will share these perspectives one by one in a series- since they are generally lengthy. This post discusses perspective 5.

5 Perspectives to Have if You "Go to Church" {#4}

If you missed any posts in this series, 

you can read perspective 1 (the purpose of gathering together) here, 

perspective 2 (the church as a people) here,

perspective 3 (who we are, not what we do) here, 

and perspective 5 (servant leadership) here.

"Going to church" is largely viewed as what Christians "do."

In fact, a recent article shared 5 Spiritual Dangers of Skipping Church. According to this article, Christians who skip or do not attend a "church" 

1. "Miss out on God's primary design for your spiritual growth and well being"
2. "Disobey God"
3. "Make a statement to the world that God is not worthy of worship"
4. "Can't minister to anyone"
5. "Skip out on a foretaste of heaven"

Wow. Those are some pretty bold claims-- especially when these claims are only supported by three scriptures in the entire article. I could go point-by-point discussing with Biblical evidence each one. 

I will not do that, however. The point is not to prove or disprove someone's theology. The point is to have the faith of Christ (Galations 2:20), and to cling to His doctrine (Romans 6:17, 16:17, Ephesians 4:14)! My prayer is, "Show me Your ways, O Lord! Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth, and teach me because YOU are the God of my salvation" (Psalm 25:4-5). As Paul stated in 1 Corinthians 2:2, "I am determined to know nothing- save Christ and Him crucified." We can only stand on the rock of Jesus.

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With that in mind, I would like to share with you 5 perspectives one should keep in mind if you "go to church." I will share these perspectives one by one in a series- since they are generally lengthy. This post discusses perspective 4.

Delight {4 Pictures of A Day}

"Delight thyself also in the Lord: and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart." Psalm 37:4

How excellent is the Lord in all the earth! I am absolutely delighted and in awe of His beauty displayed throughout nature. What an incredibly artistic God I serve!

I had noticed many rose buds on this bush outside the door. I wondered when the roses would bloom. Recently, we had a two or three day downpour of rain. The next morning, they had all blossomed! What a beautiful sight to greet me.

5 Perspectives to Have if You "Go to Church" {#3}

If you missed any posts in this series, 

you can read perspective 1 (the purpose of gathering together) here, 

perspective 2 (the church as a people) here,

perspective 4 (accountability before God) here,

and perspective 5 (servant leadership) here.

"Going to church" is largely viewed as what Christians "do."

In fact, a recent article shared 5 Spiritual Dangers of Skipping Church. According to this article, Christians who skip or do not attend a "church" 

1. "Miss out on God's primary design for your spiritual growth and well being"
2. "Disobey God"
3. "Make a statement to the world that God is not worthy of worship"
4. "Can't minister to anyone"
5. "Skip out on a foretaste of heaven"

Wow. Those are some pretty bold claims-- especially when these claims are only supported by three scriptures in the entire article. I could go point-by-point discussing with Biblical evidence each one. 

I will not do that, however. The point is not to prove or disprove someone's theology. The point is to have the faith of Christ (Galations 2:20), and to cling to His doctrine (Romans 6:17, 16:17, Ephesians 4:14)! My prayer is, "Show me Your ways, O Lord! Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth, and teach me because YOU are the God of my salvation" (Psalm 25:4-5). As Paul stated in 1 Corinthians 2:2, "I am determined to know nothing- save Christ and Him crucified." We can only stand on the rock of Jesus.

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With that in mind, I would like to share with you 5 perspectives one should keep in mind if you "go to church." I will share these perspectives one by one in a series- since they are generally lengthy. This post discusses perspective 3.

5 Perspectives to Have if You "Go to Church" {#2}

If you missed any posts in this series, 

you can read perspective 1 (the purpose of gathering together) here, 

perspective 3 (who we are, not what we do) here, 

perspective 4 (accountability before God) here,

and perspective 5 (servant leadership) here.

"Going to church" is largely viewed as what Christians "do."

In fact, a recent article shared 5 Spiritual Dangers of Skipping Church. According to this article, Christians who skip or do not attend a "church" 

1. "Miss out on God's primary design for your spiritual growth and well being"
2. "Disobey God"
3. "Make a statement to the world that God is not worthy of worship"
4. "Can't minister to anyone"
5. "Skip out on a foretaste of heaven"

Wow. Those are some pretty bold claims-- especially when these claims are only supported by three scriptures in the entire article. I could go point-by-point discussing with Biblical evidence each one. 

I will not do that, however. The point is not to prove or disprove someone's theology. The point is to have the faith of Christ (Galations 2:20), and to cling to His doctrine (Romans 6:17, 16:17, Ephesians 4:14)! My prayer is, "Show me Your ways, O Lord! Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth, and teach me because YOU are the God of my salvation" (Psalm 25:4-5). As Paul stated in 1 Corinthians 2:2, "I am determined to know nothing- save Christ and Him crucified." We can only stand on the rock of Jesus.

Google Image

With that in mind, I would like to share with you 5 perspectives one should keep in mind if you "go to church." I will share these perspectives one by one in a series- since they are generally lengthy. This post discusses perspective 2.