by Laura | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
by Laura | Feb 25, 2013 | DIY |
Sausage, even a little sausage, in a dish adds tons of flavor. The problem is, I do not trust what is in store-bought sausage. I’ve bought it sparingly for years because I like it, but I try not to think about what parts I could be eating, especially when a bite...
