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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Pumpkin Cookies with Naturally Sweetened Cream Cheese Frosting
These soft and chewy pumpkin spice cookies with naturally sweetened cream cheese frosting are full of pumpkin spice flavor for an indulgent treat! Do you ever feel like you need a classic go-to recipe for fall? Something that tastes like fall, smells like fall (like Stove-Top Potpourri), and is perfect for cooler weather? And maybe something that’s pretty easy and straightforward too? How about pumpkin ... Continue Reading
Almond Flour Pancakes
These low-carb almond flour pancakes are hearty and delicious! This almond flour pancake recipe easily adapts to several dietary preferences, and everyone will enjoy a stack topped with syrup or fresh fruit! After we officially finished the Whole30, 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 ... Continue Reading
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
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
Beer Bread
This easy homemade beer bread recipe is always a hit! Malty, yeasty, and slightly sweet and chewy, you’ll be ready to slather another slice with butter! Have you ever been to a steakhouse that offered beer bread with your meals? I’m thinking of one specifically that offers large mini loaves with your own cutting knife and whipped cinnamon butter… Mmmm… These days we don’t eat out as often. We’ve cut back ... Continue Reading
