I don't often make pumpernickel bread, but sometimes I crave the hearty flavor. It must have caraway seeds in it, for me! And oh....to be where you are getting the ingredients all on the counter and realize you are out. Off to the store quickly. I wasn't going to let that stop me. (What is… Continue reading Bread Machine American Style Pumpernickel Bread
Category: Recipes
Freeze-drying A Naturally Sweet Healthy Snack
We spent the summer and early summer working on freeze-drying food for the winter, especially eggs when they were plentiful in the long days. It works well for us, do the work when it happens and eat later. A Little Red Hen tale always. Don't be lazy when it is on. Often we freeze-dry a… Continue reading Freeze-drying A Naturally Sweet Healthy Snack
Bread Machine Honey White Bread
The other week, I was browsing the local Senior Thrift store and came across a copy of "The Best Bread Machine Cookbook Ever" from 1992. Since it was a pink tag day, I got it for 50% off, so I paid about 67 cents for the copy. This seemed appropriate for a cookbook that came… Continue reading Bread Machine Honey White Bread
Depression Era Recipes: Spaghetti with Boiled Carrots & White Sauce
Elanor Roosevelt was a hard-working woman. She built the White House in solidarity with the Great Depression, attempting to show women across the US how to make affordable meals. She also forced FDR to eat them as a punishment for the wandering he did. He deserved it in many ways. This recipe always turned me… Continue reading Depression Era Recipes: Spaghetti with Boiled Carrots & White Sauce
Handcrafted Pizza Rolls
I saw a Reel the other day of a bakery pulling out savory pizza rolls, and I was obsessed with them and had to try making my own. The boys loved them, both piping hot and later chilled. It's equally good either way. Don't be intimidated by yeast dough; this is nearly as fast and… Continue reading Handcrafted Pizza Rolls