I created this set of recipes for my previous recipe website, and this recipe dates back to 2015. It was part of a series, "The Natural Barista," and I feel like these recipes deserve a second look. Most latte/coffee syrups use shelf-stable preservatives, and this version also includes real pumpkin. If you like a PSL,… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Syrup and Latte
Tag: Pantry Staples
Handmade Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup
Over the years, I have tried so many sugar-free chocolate syrups, and most have been nothing but abject disappointments. They are thin, don't taste like actual chocolate, and often have a bitter aftertaste. I wanted a syrup with a dark flavor and stevia as the base. This worked well, and while stevia is a taste… Continue reading Handmade Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup
Cooking Out Of The USDA Recipes
I was reading a post on the WVU Extension - Family Nutrition Program Facebook page, and they had links to recipes on the USDA website for the My Plate section. Recipes created to be (in theory) healthier and affordable. I saw one for Beef & Noodles and also a pantry-staple recipe for a base seasoning… Continue reading Cooking Out Of The USDA Recipes
Pantry Staples: Meals In A Jar Roundup
Having meals in a jar is a great way to be prepared for power outages, storms that keep you from getting out, and nights when you don't have to think deeply about what to make. This is a collection of meals-in-a-jar and pantry-staple recipes I have made over the years. They call for dehydrated and… Continue reading Pantry Staples: Meals In A Jar Roundup
Pantry Staples: DIY Hamburger Helper Mix
Ever wanted an easy dinner, where you don't have to think hard - that works for both rushed nights, or when winter hits and you can't get out safely? Pantry staples are just that—great to have on hand so you can make a meal. Meals in Jars make it even easier. In this version of… Continue reading Pantry Staples: DIY Hamburger Helper Mix