(Updated 5/18/2017) This is our personal story of how we removed a mole. We are not medical professionals, nor should this post be construed as medical advice. Mrs. Crumbs and I have come to really like using apple cider vinegar (ACV) for a variety of reasons, including a daily detox drink and as a homemade produce wash. We even figured out how to make our own homemade apple cider vinegar! We're all about ... Continue Reading
13 Reasons to Eat Butter
13 Reasons to Eat Butter. One of the best sources of fat soluble vitamins, prevents tooth decay and boosts immunity and even helps to manage weight loss! I got lost in Google-land yesterday while researching for today's post. Getting lost in the internet is fun sometimes. I've stumbled across some really great stuff! But it's not as much fun when you realize you've spent half of your writing ... Continue Reading
How to Render Lard and Tallow
Lard has a bad rap. And most people have no clue what tallow is. I’m included in that “most people” too – I was clueless until earlier this year! However both lard and tallow are excellent choices of cooking fat. And in case you didn't know either, lard is pork fat and tallow is beef fat. They have way more nutritional value than the yellow vegetables oils we’ve been groomed to use. Being able to make ... 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
How to Heal a Spider Bite with a Potato
I sincerely hope no one is deathly afraid of spiders out there... if so, scroll down quickly! Late in the day of our second day camping, Mr. Crumbs noticed a spider bite on his leg. Totally.Not.Surprised. He must have some sweet-smelling skin or something, because in all the years of his childhood - growing up outdoors in woods and dirt and bugs - he had never been bit by a spider. Yet during the ... Continue Reading
DIY: Citrus Infused Vinegar
Vinegar is the mecca of all-natural cleaning solutions. I think it's fairly well known that diluted vinegar makes a fantastic all-purpose cleaner (and if you didn't know before, you do now!). Some of the lesser-known purposes of vinegar include: ... Continue Reading
Don’t Waste the Celery! (DIY Dried Celery)
Celery is an amazing vegetable. It's an excellent source of fiber, vitamins A and C and folate, plus by the time you're done eating it, you've actually BURNED calories! Now if it were only the same with tortilla chips, I'd be set. There seems to be some confusion though with what to do with the celery leaves. Do you eat them? Do you throw them away? Do you cut off celery at the "seam" ... Continue Reading
Spicy Chicken Marinade and Rub: Simple Recipe
With Memorial Day only one week away, long(er) days, summer vacation, suntans, and grilling are just around the corner. YEAH! We love to grill. Actually, let me clarify. Mr. Crumbs likes to grill. I LOVE the clean-up that is a result of grilling - NONE! Since I do the majority of the meal planning, I'm usually the one who prepares and cooks dinner. However, when we grill, Mr. Crumbs ... Continue Reading
Recipe: Southwestern Corn
This post contains affiliate links. Today's recipe is a knock-off of a dish my step-mom makes. She's an amazing cook and makes a killer Caesar dressing. No joke, she often makes more than necessary for the meal so that Mr. Crumbs has some leftover for his weekday lunch salads. Hmmm... mental note to see if she'd be willing to share her recipe so I can share with you... Anyway, corn is ... Continue Reading
