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A little bit of Sweet, a little bit of Spice: Gingerbread Recipes

December 9, 2011

 

Written by Rachel, Contributing Writer
As you well know, it's Christmastime! Your music is playing, the stockings are hung, your tree is decorated and it's time to get baking!
When I think about baking during this season, my first thoughts are about gingerbread houses and cookies. I love the spicy, sweet flavor. They are adorable, although they [...]

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11 Ways to Use Stale Bread

November 3, 2011

As 2011 comes to an end, we’re sharing helpful lists to help you save money, stay healthy, get organized, creatively repurpose, frugally gift-give, intentionally celebrate and more in our “11 Things for 2011” series throughout these holiday months.
If there is one thing that I truly disdain, it’s waste in my kitchen. I firmly believe that [...]

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Pumpkin Walnut Bread

September 23, 2011

Written by Brandy Ferguson, Contributing Writer
This bread is perfect any time of year, but I especially love to make it in the fall. Slightly crunchy on the outside, and super moist on the inside, it's a favorite in our family.
I like that there is just enough spice in this bread to not overpower that great pumpkin [...]

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Training Kids to Help in the Kitchen

July 28, 2011
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Knowing how to prepare real, whole foods is an absolutely necessary life skill that every child should learn. Children who are not taught the basics of food preparation will end up defaulting to processed, packaged foods, simply because they haven't learned to make anything better.
If we don't take the time to teach them, how will [...]

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For the Love of Sourdough! Starting a Sourdough Adventure

April 15, 2011

Written by Stacey Taggart, Contributing Writer
My love for sourdough began on our honeymoon when my husband and I explored San Francisco.  I have bought it as often as I could since then, enjoying it every single time.
Not too long ago, I learned I could make my own sourdough at home!  At [...]

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Sourdough A to Z eBook: Win a Copy!

April 8, 2011

Sourdough is a champion traditional food (don't miss Stacey's post on sourdough next Friday). By slowly fermenting the grain during the souring process, it becomes easily digestible (sometimes even for those with allergies or particular grain sensitivities), it reduces phytates (for better mineral availability and absorption), it even lower the insulin response to consuming the carbohydrates.
Even [...]

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Nourishing Wife-Saver Breakfast Casserole

November 15, 2010

I grew up eating a "wife-saver" casserole each Christmas morning, with eggs and bacon and Corn Flakes crumbled on top. It was delicious and hearty, and best of all, my mom could make it the the day before and pop it in the oven while we opened gifts as a family.
Pancakes and waffles are a [...]

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Using Sourdough in Wonderful and Unusual Ways

October 11, 2010

I tend to be a creature of habit. I like to do things the usual or "normal" ways. I color inside the lines. I like clothes in classic styles that match easily. I prefer using tried and true recipes or simply adapting an existing recipe rather than creating my own from scratch.
It shouldn't surprise you, [...]

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