Happy New Year!

I am so happy to close the door to 2016. This year has been one of the most difficult years of my life. Between my mom’s sudden passing and dealing with the emotions with that to my uncle’s passing after he had made so many milestones since the accident. Being with my ex who had brain surgery to us making the difficult decision to not be together anymore. I can’t forget the lessons I learned or how strong I realized I was.

There were happy things that happened too. My cousin got married and two more of my cousins got engaged. The love and bond of my family becoming closer that united us more than we could ever imagine. To the “fierce five” as my aunt calls us who have been through more tragedies than a person should have to endure in a lifetime. To my amazing friends and family who have supported me throughout this difficult year has shown me that I can get through anything. To all my lovegfreelife friends who have helped make my blog successful with their support.

There will always be challenges in life but it is how you react to them that either makes or breaks a person. I have learned this past year to love more, to not hold grudges because you don’t know when it will be the last time you speak to them. Life is precious. It is short and can be taken away at anytime. As I go into 2017, I am choosing love to guide me. “Love is love is love is love”. Happy New Years! Xoxo

 

Gluten Free Cranberry Bread

This recipe reminds me of my momma so much! She would always make multiple loafs around the holiday season and together we made her recipe gluten free! The bread is the perfect amount of sweet with the tartness from the cranberries. The bread is moist and overall is just delicious!

 

What You Need:

2 Cups of Gluten Free Flour

1 Cup of Sugar

1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder

1 Teaspoon Salt

1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda

1/4 Cup Vegan Butter

1 Egg, beaten

1 Teaspoon Orange Zest

3/4 Cup Orange Juice

1 1/2 Cups Cranberries, diced

Coconut Spray

What To Do:

Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl.

Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.

Add in your egg, orange peel, and orange juice and stir until it is evenly mixed in.

Fold in cranberries and put into a greased loaf pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 50-60 minutes. Try to wait until it is cool to eat it. It is hard but it is so good!

Hope everyone is enjoying the Holiday Season! xoxo