Little plants are growing! Vines are growing! Trees are blooming! Flowers are pretty! One of the cool things about moving to this new house has been seeing all the things that were already planted that we get to enjoy now. The previous pastor and his family did a lot of landscaping and planting, and I feel a bit spoiled that we get to just come take over. We're trying to add to it and make it even better. Let's start with the purely pretty things. Last month the tulips were in full … [Read more...]
Recipe: Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Here's another recipe that I switched from whole wheat flour to oat flour with success! This is quickly becoming another morning favorite for breakfasts and snacking. I don't remember where I got the original recipe, but I think it was from my mom, because these are one of my dad's favorites! First, make your oat flour. You need 3 cups of this (measured before grinding). I've found it easiest to do this 1 cup at a time in my blender, but if you have a fancier blender or use a food … [Read more...]
Recipe: Danish Puff Pastries
When I was younger, my mom would make these Danish Puff Pastries as a special treat. We would see her making them at night around bedtime, smell them baking as we went to bed, and we knew we would get to enjoy them for breakfast the next morning. The ingredients are pretty simple, and not exactly healthy, but these are delicious! This is probably my favorite family recipe, from my Grandma Winter. Crust: 1 cup flour 1/2 cup butter or margarine 2 Tbsp. cold water Mix flour and … [Read more...]
Recipe: Chicken Fried Rice
For a long time, Jesse and I have enjoyed getting Chinese takeout for a quick and easy dinner. But eating out, even for just the two of us, adds up quickly. Add in the kids and you're talking a lot of money for what is truly a simple dish. Last week, I decided to see if I could recreate one of our restaurant favorites at home. With a little prep ahead of time, this dinner came together quickly and easily! Ingredients: 1 cup chicken, cooked and shredded ahead of time 4 cups cooked … [Read more...]
How We Use Money Saving Mom’s Pizza Dough Recipe To Make Easy Frozen Pizza
I'm guest posting over at Money Saving Mom today about frozen pizza! Here's an excerpt: To say our family loves pizza might be an understatement. If you ask my husband what he wants to eat, the answer will always be steak, tacos, or pizza. Our favorite homemade pizza crust is this freezer-friendly one that Crystal shared, because we can get everything ready ahead of time. The original recipe is set up to make two crusts, which you can freeze as a ball of dough. That works fine, except … [Read more...]