A book dedicated to duct tape? Duct tape has been called the most important item you can store besides food and water. Why? Because duct tape can do so many things! We’ve all seen the lists on the internet about duct tape, but The Survival Doctor, James Hubbard, M.D.,M.P.H., has written a wonderful, informative book on the […]
Versatile Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Muffins
May 25, 2014 By
Muffins are wonderful gems for breakfast, dessert, snacks, covered dish suppers, packed lunches and more. They are quick to mix together and get baked and muffins can be sweet, savory, filled with yummy fillings, or just plain. Take a plain muffin recipe and add veggies or fruit or chocolate chips for different occasions. I love this […]
Review: Breville Countertop Smart Oven
March 4, 2014 By
Countertop convection ovens / toaster ovens are extremely popular for many excellent reasons. They: are portable great for RVs, cabins, traveling, small spaces, special occasions can save a great deal of electricity due to their smaller size and faster cooking provide extra oven space for large cooking / baking jobs (especially for family and holiday […]
Chocolate Cinnamon Whole Wheat Yeast Bread
October 17, 2013 By
Enjoy this lovely, rich, fragrant and delicious bread for Fall, or anytime! My recipe is featured on Baking Whole Grains! Get the recipe
Spiral Slicer update
September 25, 2013 By
Have you read all the reviews, recipes, tips and comments about my favorite manual spiral slicer and planned to grab one for your own zoodles? (See my review here) If you haven’t heard of this before, here are some of my previous posts to help: Making Zoodles, Dehydrating Zoodles and Squashetti and my video on […]
Dehydrating Zoodles and Squashetti
August 11, 2013 By
We love our pasta around here, especially if it’s whole-grain and homemade. However, as a diabetic, I prefer a lower carb pasta, but one that must be as comforting, tasty, satisfying and as filling as grain-based pasta. For more than a decade, I’ve been making “noodles” from vegetables, especially zucchini and yellow squash, although other […]
Review: SoyaJoy G4
April 14, 2013 By
Nut milks, grain milks, bean and seed milks are not only delicious, they are also extremely nutritious and versatile. Especially helpful for those with dairy sensitivities, alternatives to dairy milks can be used for drinking, cooking, baking, smoothies and even making yogurt and cheese. Purchasing store-bought non-dairy milks can be cost prohibitive, but even more […]
Review: Rice Rinsing Bowl
February 17, 2013 By
Rice is a staple in many countries and ethnic dishes. There are many varieties of rice and just as many ways to cook rice. We love rice, but we don’t love sticky, clumpy, starchy rice. Cooked rice that is firm and sports separated grains is the end product we seek for rice’s many applications from eating […]
How do you like your mashed potatoes?
November 27, 2012 By
Thanksgiving has just passed and Chanukkah and Christmas approach. I have a burning question in my soul that cries out for an answer. I must know… HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR MASHED POTATOES?? There’s smooth, whipped, peeled, chunky, non-peeled, rustic. Lots of butter or mashed with chicken broth. Sour cream or cream cheese or both? […]
Light Whole Grain Rye Bread
October 25, 2012 By
My “Light Whole Grain Rye Bread” recipe is easy and delicious! And it’s featured on the Baking Whole Grains website. Come and check it out! Light Whole Grain Rye Bread
