I’ve been thinking of some staples that I must have in my pantry or freezer before our new Baby arrives. I really need to “stock up” so that I’m prepared and won’t eat lots of prepared food at a time when I should be eating the best I can! Chicken stock is one of the…
Quick, Homemade Seasonings
I’m too fussy about added natural flavors, MSG, citric acid, and other junk, to want to buy store-bought seasoning packets, but I’m also too BUSY not to have something easy on hand. My solution for spaghetti, pizza, tacos, and more is to purchase individual spices (usually from Frontier Co-op) and then have reminder lists of…
Crock-Pot Yogurt
This recipe uses a 2 quart crock. If you’re using a larger crock, heat the milk for an additional 15 minutes (for a total of 2 hours and 45 minutes), to avoid a weird texture. Crock Pot Yogurt 1/2 gallon fresh milk 1/2 cup plain yogurt (with live, active cultures) Put the milk in your…
Homemade Pop Tarts
My friend forwarded me a recipe for homemade Pop Tarts. Yes, I do really like Pop-Tarts… In December 2008, on the day my husband and I moved into a new house… and the kids were off at Grandma’s house and couldn’t tell on me… we snuck to the store and bought TWO BOXES of Pop-Tarts….
