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 […]
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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. […]
Laundry Soap Evolvement
My whole relationship with laundry soap has been one of evolvement. Yep, I evolve in what is important and what is not to where finally I arrive at just the right place. I have “arrived” at my current laundry soap status for over 2 yrs and I think I am sticking with it. Over 6 […]
Make Your Own Whole Grain Pancake Mix
The original recipe inspiration came from Make A Mix by Karine Eliason. This basic mix can stand alone or be varied in a number of ways. Make this mix and put it into a container to store in the freezer; this will help keep it fresh. You can half this recipe to go smaller; […]
Jalapeno Ranch Whole Wheat Bread Recipe
Ingredients Hand Method: (yields 2 loaves) 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup oil 2 1/2 cups warm water (110°F) 1 1/2 Tbsp SAF Instant Yeast 2 1/2 tsp salt 6 – 7 cups fresh whole wheat flour (room temperature) 1 1/2 Tbsp Dough Enhancer, optional 1/3 cup Vital Wheat Gluten, optional 1/2 Cup grated sharp cheddar […]
An Urban Homemaker’s Breakfast: Part II
One of my homemaking goals is to use what I have and enjoy the process of finding the recipes which are now becoming traditions. Breakfast is also a favorite mealtime and I have recipes that I am asked to share over and over again. These items may use a same basic ingredient at times, but when […]