Although my own children have outgrown this activity, we still get to enjoy it now and then when entertaining other young ones! It never fails to bring smiles, and is a safe, economical remedy for those “winter doldrums”! This recipe, which I’ve had for years, is easily made, with simple ingredients you have in […]
Soft and Simple Yeast Rolls
1 cup water 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar or honey 3 eggs 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 tablespoon SAF (instant) yeast 4 1/2 cups unbleached bread flour (or substitute part of this with freshly ground whole wheat flour) Today I used one cup of whole wheat flour – Excellent results! Heat water and butter […]
Healthy Blender Pancakes
We were hungry for pancakes this morning, and I’ve been wanting to try Marilyn’s Blender Pancake recipe in her wonderful cookbook, Breakfasts for Busy Moms. We were not disappointed! If you haven’t put your Bosch blender to the test yet, try it out with this recipe! It’s AMAZING! Put the ingredients into the blender […]
Lessons from the Beehive- An Urban Homemaker’s Review
I am fast entering into my 5th year of homeschooling 3 incredible kids! Our journey with their triplet pregnancy, birth and life has taken us on a God given Vision of teachin’ them! I love it! I think I learn more the second time around. I jokingly refer to this year as my second term […]
Urban Homemaker ~ How are you Managing?
I will be the first to admit that I am over stretched in what I do and accomplish in a day. Yes, I do plenty that is good and right, but what I want is where my Lord wants me to be. Over the last several weeks I have heard the same things that are […]
Whole Grain Crackers… Garlic too!
I had a bit of a personal challenge this morning. I said to myself, “If I can make pretty darn tasty bread, then I should be able to make crackers!” So here is my morning journey… I started with this Wheat Cracker recipe from www.AllRecipes.com and made my changes: Plain Whole Grain Crackers: 1 3/4 […]
Plastic Eggs, Little Kids and an Object Lesson
I came up with this idea with a little help after hiding little plastic eggs in our backyard Saturday night while the house was sleeping. It has never been warm or dry enough to do a little hunt in years past and since my “Littles” are getting older, I wanted them to have this experience. […]
Flaking with “The Bosch”
I am a FLAKER! and proud of it… Yes, even the Urban Homemaker buys already flaked oats and 7/9-grains.. Until tonight, that is! One of my New Year’s goals was to “flake” or “roll” or to simply “flatten the heck out of a whole grain!” So tonight, as I prepared a granola recipe out of […]
Tips for Saving Heirloom Seeds
Choose Standard or Heirloom Varieties That Are Not Cross-Pollinated By Nearby Plants Think beans, tomatoes, lettuce, and peppers. Known heirloom varieties are easy to save. Harvest from the Best Plants Choose disease-free plants that look like they have the most flavorful vegetables or beautiful flowers. Be Mature Harvest mature seed. This may […]
Brie Cheese Crowning Glory
We needed to celebrate! Not sure why, but the Brie Cheese Crowning Glory is reason enough…. and it is GOOOD! This little yummy is especially fun around a holiday. I serve it as an accompaniment to a brunch, later afternoon snack and of course, if there are any guests this is a delight to serve. […]