Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? But so easy to skip if you get out of bed at the last possible minute, like I do. I find having “instant” options on hand makes breakfast more of a sure thing, for my whole family. After you try these whole wheat pancakes, you’ll […]
Read More Pantry Cooking Series, Whole Wheat Pancake MixIt feels like life on the farm has gotten busy, but I really can’t say we have accomplished much more than usual. I joined the sub roster at my daughter’s school and have been called several times. Monday and Tuesday I subbed for my daughter’s teacher, and my already healthy respect for her grew ten […]
Read More News From The Farm, and Homemade YogurtI know what you’re thinking. She doesn’t know how to spell Chili Con Carne! Don’t worry, I do. Chili-Quin-Corne is the brain-child of my brilliant husband and daughters. Sometimes they like to invent things in the kitchen, and sometimes the things they invent are delicious. Chili-Quin-Corne! It has become a standby for the times I don’t feel […]
Read More Pantry Cooking Week 3, Chili-Quin-CorneWelcome back to my pantry cooking series! As I mentioned in week one, cooking from the pantry helps us minimize grocery store runs, and take-out meals, as well as being handy if we just don’t want to leave home. One thing I find worth mentioning though, is that if you have fresh ingredients on hand, by […]
Read More Pantry Cooking Series Week 2, Chicken SoupOne of my personal goals has been to learn how to cook from my pantry. It really helps us to be able to shop less often, which cuts out many impulse purchases. It also helps us eat fewer box and bag type meals. I thought it’d be fun to share some of the recipes I am able to […]
Read More Pantry Cooking Week One- Whole Wheat BiscuitsMy sister asked me to post this recipe, but I think some of you will like it too. If you’ve never made bread this one is almost goof proof. I’m sorry there’s no picture, it’s usually eaten before I think of taking pics. You’ll need a medium bowl, a pizza peel or smooth cutting board, and […]
Read More Easy Whole Wheat Artisan BreadToday I’m linking up with Homestead Barn Hop, so I thought I’d share my tried and true recipe for Honey Whole Wheat Bread. This recipe makes two 5×9 loaves. Originally it called for only two Tbsp honey, but my husband likes it sweeter, so I’ve adapted it to his liking. Pretty nice wife, huh? This recipe is forgiving so if […]
Read More Honey Whole Wheat BreadIt seems our family rarely uses and entire bunch of fresh celery before it turns limp and yucky. I’m not sure why this happens, but I think it has something to do with the clutttered state of our refrigerator. As a result, I started dehydrating any fresh celery I have left after I use it […]
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