Beyond Basics with Natural Yeast Book Review
Baking with yeast is one of the things that I truly enjoy. I love baking bread that my family then enjoys, fueling them through the day. One thing I’ve wanted to do for a long time has been capture a...
View ArticleCherry Filled Thumbprint Cookies
I love to make cookies, but I really love to make Christmas cookies! It’s so much fun to cut and shape, bake and decorate, and then set them out for my family to enjoy. This time of year we’re busy...
View ArticleVanilla Sugar Cookies Made Using Vanilla Powder
I didn’t know something like Vanilla Powder even existed in the world until I was sent this Premium Vanilla Powder from Emergency Essentials. Just to look at the can, you’d think it was just another...
View ArticleSun Oven Part One: Set Up and Cleaning
I’m a huge believer in having more than one way to cook at home. There are many options available to people who want to have a back up for a power outage or other off-grid situation, and I’ve been...
View ArticleSun Oven Part Two: Cooking In The Oven
Using the Sun Oven is pretty simple. You set the oven up, point it towards the sun, use the leveling leg in the rear to raise or lower it, and make sure the door is latched closed. After that, you wait...
View ArticleBourbon Soaked Strawberry Shortcake
I love strawberry shortcake, but I’m not a huge fan of the little sponge cakes that you buy from the store, so I have always made my shortcakes with a sweet scone instead of those cakes. We make scones...
View ArticleThe Incredible Egg: The Runny Yolk Saga
I’ve recently been accused of trying to poison my kids be feeding them ice cream I made that had a couple of raw eggs in it. If we’re being honest, I feel like you should know they also swipe cookie...
View ArticleOld-Fashioned Chocolate Cobbler
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cobbler is probably my most favorite recipes I’ve gotten been handed down from my Grandmother. It can be called Mississippi Mud Cake, Hot Fudge Pudding Cake, Hot Cocoa Cake, and...
View ArticleBacon, Cheddar, and Caramelized Onion Pillsbury™ Crescent Pinwheels
The holidays are right around the corner and that means many of us are starting to get really busy. Today, thanks to Pillsbury™ and my local Safeway store, I’m able to bring you a quick and easy...
View ArticleIncredible Orange Rolls
When we enter the weird phase of nearly-over winter and almost-here spring, I start to crave bright, fresh flavors. Citrus happens to be in season and readily available (which means CHEAP) and so I...
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