This past week we celebrated Easter and we had a great time celebrating Jesus’ resurrection with family! One tradition that my husband’s family had when he was younger was that every Easter they would make orange-infused bread in the shape of little bunny rabbits. It has been a few years since we have done this … Continue reading
I have memories of eating the drop biscuits that my mom made as a child. I used to love them! It always seemed like a special treat when she would make them. Tonight I made Beef Stew {click here for the recipe} and was really wanting a biscuit to serve along side of it, but … Continue reading
Before a couple of years ago I had never made custard. I remember my grandmother making custard when I was a little girl, and the little ramekins she served it in, but my custard experience pretty much stopped there. I don’t know why, but it sounded like it might be a hard thing to make. … Continue reading
Do you have some bread that needs to be used up? Possibly some homemade bread a couple of days old that might be a little too dry for your liking? Why not make some French Toast? That is exactly what we had for breakfast this morning. Instead of using cows milk, I subbed coconut milk … Continue reading
This morning I decided was a pancake sort of day. Since I have been grinding my own wheat I have learned that there is absolutely no comparison between store bought pancake mixes {especially the healthy whole grain versions} and freshly ground whole wheat pancakes! If you don’t have access to freshly ground flours, don’t worry…I … Continue reading
A number of years ago my husband visited a small Asian “mom and pop” store by where we lived. The owner had just finished making a batch of Black Sticky Rice (for personal reasons…I don’t think they were planning on selling any of it). My husband and the owner were carrying on a conversation for … Continue reading
Oatmeal Applesauce Muffins….Whole Wheat Applesauce Muffins….yum! These muffins are a regular item for breakfast (and then later in the day snacks) at our house. These slightly sweet, whole grain muffins fill up your tummy and leave you satisfied, without feeling *too* guilty! My whole family digs into these and usually we are all wishing for more … Continue reading
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