Cashews are one of America's favorite nuts. And I don't blame them. I love cashews! They are great on their own, in my favorite green smoothie, and in homemade trail mix. But I probably don't need to tell you all that. Chances are you love cashews too! Besides being an amazing nut for eating, its great for drinking! Cashew milk is super easy to make and one of the best non-dairy milks. You ... Continue Reading
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Healthier Sugar Cookie Recipe
This sugar cookie recipe makes soft and chewy cut out cookies that keep their shape. Perfect for your traditional cookie decorating day, these healthier sugar cookies with a simple icing are just sweet enough, and pair with other holiday favorites like Candy Cane Cookies and Snickerdoodles. Decorating sugar Christmas cookies wasn’t a tradition in my family growing up. We made Chocolate Chip Cookies for ... Continue Reading
Easy Baking Hacks for the Home Baker
Don’t have an ingredient you need to finish your recipe? No worries! With these easy baking tips, you can get the ingredients you need in minutes! Do you ever find yourself in a situation where you’re baking and you run out of one ingredient? Enter panic mode. I’ve been there too. But, over the years, I’ve picked up on a few of the best easy baking hacks that have saved me from a trip to the grocery store ... Continue Reading
The Top Ingredients to Avoid in Food
What are food additives, and how do you know which ingredients to avoid in food? Work your way through this list of the top 10 ingredients to avoid, with real food alternatives. I love lists. I love making them, I love looking at them and I love working with them. I ESPECIALLY love crossing things off of them. Confession: I've totally added something to my to-do list AFTER I had already done it, ... Continue Reading
Best Flour For Cookies
What's the best flour for cookies? From wheat flour to cake flour, there are so many different options to choose from. So, let's dive in so you can sink your teeth into the most delicious cookies ever! There's not much I wouldn't do for a freshly baked cookie right out of the oven. Those crisp, golden brown edges with chewy, gooey insides that melt in your mouth with each bite are pure bliss. Now that I've ... Continue Reading
How to Make Hemp Milk
Need a dairy-free milk alternative that doesn’t contain any harmful ingredients? Try this homemade hemp milk! This homemade milk is made with only two ingredients, is filled with essential nutrients, and contains none of the bad stuff! Whether on a vegan diet or need to be dairy-free, hemp milk is a great way to enjoy “milk” on a plant-based diet. Hemp has many benefits including protein and minerals that ... Continue Reading
45+ Ways to Use Whey and 5 Ways to Make It!
Whey is the byproduct of making cheese, yogurt, and other cultured dairy products. It’s packed with protein and nutrients and tastes delicious in bread and baked goods. This list of 45+ practical uses for whey will make you think twice before pouring it down the drain! If you’ve ever opened a container of Greek Yogurt, you would have noticed a thin liquid that rose to the top. That liquid is called whey, and ... Continue Reading
All About Einkorn Flour
Are you sensitive to gluten? Einkorn might be your new best friend. This ancient grain remains unchanged, making it easier to digest than modern wheat. From Pizza Dough to Coffee Cake to Sandwich Bread, give einkorn flour a try! Whether because of a voluntary lifestyle decision or a serious health matter, eating gluten free is more popular than ever before, and stores are carrying a wide array of foods to ... Continue Reading
How to Build A Raised Garden Bed
Read how to build a raised garden bed to grow your own food this summer! Check out my step-by-step tutorial showing you how to build a frugal raised garden bed to save money on food and eat healthier! It’s super easy to build and simple enough for any living situation – whether you rent or own your home! Once upon a time, I tasked Mr. Crumbs with making a wooden raised bed for a new garden, but it didn’t ... Continue Reading
How to Freeze Cooked Pasta
Can you freeze cooked pasta? Yes! Easy tutorial showing how to freeze spaghetti, shells, & all types of noodles – with or without sauce. Great for last-minute meals, fast weeknight dinners, and reducing waste by saving leftovers! Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just snap our fingers and dinner made itself? Wishful thinking aside, having a few pantry staples like Instant Pot Beans or Homemade Chicken ... Continue Reading
