Have you ever run out of an ingredient when you needed it most? A few weeks ago, Mr. Crumbs promised the kids to make his favorite oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. His problem? We didn't have any all-purpose flour. We had oats (for oat flour) and a few different whole grains to make our own whole grain flour (specifically, we had einkorn, spelt, kamut and wheat on hand), but no all-purpose. He had already ... Continue Reading
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Self-Rising Flour
Learn how to make self raising flour homemade in less than 5 minutes. Save time and money and skip running to the store – use just 3 common ingredients to mix up a quick batch! Have you ever found a recipe that screams ‘PICK ME! PICK ME!,’ and when you read the list of ingredients, you realize that you: This used to happen to me ALL THE TIME. I’d find an amazing recipe that called for self raising ... Continue Reading
How To Make Oat Flour
Learn how to make oat flour with this simple tutorial. Save money by making your own oat flour instead of buying it at the store, and add flavor and texture to your favorite recipes with these helpful tips for substituting oat flour in baked goods. I’m always looking for small, practical ways to boost the nutrition of our meals at home. Simple things like adding flax seeds to pancake batter or cottage ... Continue Reading
DIY: Flour Shaker
Who knew that watching a lady on YouTube shaking flour from a jar onto her work surface could be so captivating? Believe it or not, that's how I discovered the brilliance of the flour shaker. The DIY flour shaker has since become a must-have gadget in my kitchen, especially when I'm baking. When I’m making bread, biscuits, cookies, cakes, and many desserts, there’s often a step that says “Lightly dust your ... Continue Reading
How to Make Flour Without a Grain Mill
Home bakers, I have three methods for how to make flour without a grain mill! Packed with more nutrition and flavorful than store-bought flour, you’ll also save money! Using freshly milled flour is perfect for homemade bread. I have a really hard time spending money on appliances that I don't need because: a) they serve one purposeb) take up more room than I have availablec) or cost A LOT of ... Continue Reading
The Best All-Natural Homemade Gifts for Less than $1 Each
If you're looking for homemade gifts for this season, you need this list of all-natural gift ideas. They're creative, simple to make, and inexpensive! Includes gifts like peppermint lip balm and instant hot chocolate mix. Question: Your neighbor, small group leader and hostess of the best annual Christmas party - what do these people all have in common? Answer: You want to give them a gift this year, but ... Continue Reading
Easy Paleo Almond Flour Pancakes
It’s been a little bit since we officially finished the Whole30 and one of the first things my family requested – aside from fudgy Paleo brownies – was pancakes. Since Paleo seems to be the non-strict version of Whole30, and I have practically ZERO experience cooking Paleo, I researched Paleo pancakes that I thought my family would like. After several test batches (a few unsuccessful, I might add), we landed on ... Continue Reading
What are Flour Bugs and How to Get Rid of Them
Have you ever noticed flour bugs in your rice, cereal or pasta? Let's talk about what they are exactly, how they got there, whether or not it's safe to eat the food and what you can do to keep them from coming back! Buying items in bulk is one of the best grocery saving tips that continues to work month after month, but I do wonder if the 50 pounds of flour sitting in my closet (in it's original thick paper ... Continue Reading
Homemade Chicken Nuggets
These homemade chicken nuggets are easy to make and guaranteed to be a family favorite. Make extra to freeze for a quick meal later on and skip the drive-thru! Now your only dilemma is whether to dip these yummy nuggets in BBQ sauce or ranch… Over time, I’m slowly re-making some of my family’s favorite convenience meals into healthier homemade versions. So far I’ve recreated Homemade Hot Pockets, Homemade ... Continue Reading
Slow Cooker Brisket
This easy slow cooker brisket with Homemade BBQ Sauce comes out so tender and juicy! Make this hands-free recipe for your next barbecue – it’s perfect for serving a group, and everyone will go back for more! I grew up in Texas, where Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread and beef brisket with extra Barbecue Sauce is an everyday meal. Of course, I didn’t realize how much I took brisket for granted until I moved ... Continue Reading