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I can’t believe it hasn’t occurred to me to share this recipe before now. I literally tell someone how to make this at least once a month. The conversation goes something like this:
Friend: I would eat white rice at home, if only I could make it like the Mexican restaurants do.
Me: It’s really easy, I’ll show you how. (I’m super helpful that way 😉 )
You’ll need two secret weapons to complete this task; a pan with a tight fitting lid, and Knorr brand Caldo de Tomate. (affiliate links) You’ll also need white rice, but I don’t suppose we can call that a secret.
First, brown one cup of white rice over medium heat. We usually use butter or cooking spray for this, but dry works too.
When the rice is nicely browned, add 2 Cups of boiling water and 2 tsp of Caldo de Tomate. Give it a quick stir to incorporate the caldo, then reduce heat to low, and put the lid on.
Allow it to cook with the lid on for about 20 minutes. Resist the urge to check it by taking the lid off, and whatever you do, DO NOT stir it! Stirring it will cause it to become sticky.
After 20 minutes you can check it. It will likely be done, but occasionally I find that I need to add more water. If this happens, pour a little boiling water in the center of the rice, Do Not Stir It, and put the lid back on for a few more minutes.
After the water is all absorbed, fluff the rice and serve as a side dish to your favorite Mexican entrée.
Enjoy!
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This recipe has been shared at The HomeAcre Hop, The Homemaking Link Up, and No Ordinary Blog Hop. and The Homestead Barn Hop.
From seedlings in windowsills, to greenhouse activity, and discarded shoes, signs of Spring are everywhere on our farm! Shared at The Homestead Barn Hop
Awhile back I mentioned that I was working on a recipe for wheat and sugar free peanut butter cookies. I think I’ve got it tasty enough to share.
The original recipe called for sugar, eggs and peanut butter, but I always try to find ways to leave the sugar out of, or replace the sugar in my recipes. I tried this one with stevia in place of sugar and it was decent, but not great. I finally settled on 1/3 C of honey in place of the cup of sugar originally called for. It’s still got a glycemic load, but at least it isn’t refined sugar.
The following recipe is the basic model. You can dress it up with chocolate chips, coconut, or raisins. Use your imagination!
Mix all the ingredients well and bake bar or drop style for about 15 minutes at 375.
Enjoy!
I’ve shared this recipe at The Homeacre Hop, and The Homestead Barn Hop
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Thanks for tuning back in for part three of the Bedroom Downsize. If you’ve just joined me you might want to check out Part One and Part 2.
By now we all know that photography is not my strong suit, but I hope you can get a feel for the space I’m working with. The room is approximately 10 x 20 feet, and not exactly square and level. Apparently houses settle over the course of ninety-eight years.
This end of the room will be my husbands “man cave”. I think he intends to use it for storage of sporting goods and for hobbies such as tying flies. I don’t yet have a clear idea how we’re going to furnish it.
We will use the woven curtains you see on the window and in the corner, still in packages, to divide the room, and the other end will be my sewing, and office space. We haven’t decided what to do with the furniture you see here. The lovely Montanta demonstrates how much room there will be for practicing ballet.
And finally a better look at the new bedroom as seen through the walk-through closet. On the right is the main door to the room, but it’s awfully near the giant laundry pile I’m trying so hard to keep out of these photos. Perhaps you’ll get a better look at it when the room is finished.
So that’s the mostly blank space we’re working with. The next phase will take a little longer, since we’ll be needing to make some purchases and do some building. But I’ll keep you posted along the way.
Now for a little silliness from Miss Araya and a book of stickers.
Happy Monday!
I’ve linked up with The Homestead Barn Hop, No Ordinary Blog Hop,and The Homemaking Link-Up.
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