by Laura Macklem | Jan 7, 2024 | Breakfast, Snacks |
Crunchy, toasty, sweet and a little salty, homemade granola is a delicious breakfast staple. Making granola from scratch will save you money, and is a smart way to rotate your pantry items. This is my base recipe, but change it up to fit your tastes and what you have...
by Laura Macklem | Oct 28, 2016 | Breakfast |
I buy my oats in bulk, at 50 cents a pound. I split a big bag with my friend Tabatha, which still left me with 25 pounds of oats. I make homemade instant oatmeal, using fruit I dehydrated myself, and use oats in cookies, as a binder in meatloaf, and in bread, as I...
by Laura Macklem | Jan 5, 2016 | Breakfast |
I just said a sad goodbye to the last of my holiday company. I had family come and go for 18 days straight. While I didn’t cook a big breakfast every day, I wanted to greet my guests a couple of mornings with a hot breakfast. I had experimented with many recipes...
by Laura Macklem | Sep 28, 2015 | Baking |
My whole family has something I do not – – a sweet tooth. Walking through the bakery aisle, it’s “Oh mom, look at this,” as they lustfully gaze at muffins and quick breads. Because I don’t crave sweets, I have little compassion for...
by Laura Macklem | Sep 2, 2015 | DIY, Equipment |
There is something fun about making your own mixes at home. I guess it’s like a little science experiment. The benefits of concocting your own mixes include a product with no preservatives, it’s more economical, and you can suit mixes to your...