4 cups milk ½ cup dry bread crumbs ½ onion ½ bay leaf 2 tsps. sugar 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes, or 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes ¼ tsp. baking soda 4 tbsp. butter Salt Freshly ground pepper Put the milk in a pot and add the bread crumbs, onion, bay leaf, and sugar. Simmer…
Spicy and Sweet Coleslaw
Spicy and Sweet Coleslaw 1 head green cabbage, shredded (or half green, half red cabbage) 2 large carrots, shredded 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp. sour cream 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard 2 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar 2 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. black pepper Salt to taste 2 tsp. celery seed 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes…
Getting Started with Healthy Bread
With Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread over this year, I thought I’d share some information on bread making. Here are some of my favorite sites on making bread: A good introduction to soaking flour (and why) A simple introduction to sourdough starters (and his little book is my favorite sourdough guide) An in-depth…
Pep-Up Smoothie
This smoothie was developed by our family, based on a classic recipe for “Pep Up,” written by nutritionist Adelle Davis, in her book Let’s Get Well. It’s easy to make, tastes great, and really does help you get well. Ingredients: 2 eggs, from best-quality hens ¼ cup whole-milk yogurt ¼ cup coconut milk ½ cup…
Doughnut Recipe
We made some doughnuts at home this morning. No, these aren’t healthy! 🙂 Yes, they’re healthier than store-bought. Well, anyway, enjoy…. 2 1/2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp cloves 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tbsp. softened butter 1 cup…
Homemade Bread Recipes I Keep on My Refrigerator
Over the last couple weeks, I decided to clean off all the bits and scraps stuck with magnets to the side of my fridge. I found a multitude of recipes that I constantly use, and I decided to type them all onto one sheet of paper, so my fridge would look better. >> You can…
Preparing Grains Properly Really Is Easy!
In this video, Sarah (the “Healthy Home Economist”) shows us how easy preparing grains is! You can do this!
Labor-Saving Housework Ideas
My friend Martha from church recently tried to convince me to start making my own laundry detergent. Now, I realize that you might make your own, because a lot of women online do — but I JUST DON’T HAVE TIME FOR ADDING MORE WORK TO MY DAYS! At least, that was my reasoning. Seriously,…
Coconut Chicken Soup
Soup tastes so good in the winter time, especially here in chilly Michigan! However, sometimes I get a little tired of the same ol’ recipes. This recipe is something a little different, but it’s delicious. My kids even love it! This soup is easy to customize. Add veggies, freshly ground pepper, etc. Coconut Chicken Soup…
Simple Meals for Sick Days
“Anne, I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I can’t cook much because I am so exhausted and in a lot of pain. Do you have any simple meals that are easy to assemble, that I can make?” – Rebecca Rebecca, thankfully I don’t have too many days like yours, but I’ve had…