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Low Fat Chocolate Banana Bread

Are you looking for an indulgent snack to sit beside a hot cup of coffee in the morning or in the afternoon? If you want to snack but do not want the calories then try the Low Fat Chocolate Banana Bread recipe below. Think about bringing this to Christmas parties. You can also make these in mini loaf pans and give as homemade gifts to friends and family. They will enjoy having an alternative to the high sugar and fat food Christmas normally involves. If you do not want a loaf you can make these in a muffin pan for … Continue reading →

Pumpkin Hazelnut Bread

If you are watching your sugar levels due to diabetes or because you are concerned with your sugar levels then you need to arm yourself with good recipes. It is hard to change your lifestyle or not feel deprived without stocking up on recipes that align with you the new change in your life. The following recipe is low in sugar and made with whole wheat flour. If you do not care for whole wheat flour you can try white whole wheat flour for a smoother texture. Pumpkin Hazelnut Bread Ingredients 3 tablespoons canola oil 3/4 cup homemade or canned … Continue reading →

Halloween Recipes: Creepy Zombie Cookies

Any other time of the year the aforementioned recipes wouldn’t sound very appetizing. But when you are creating a creepy buffet for a Halloween party or a festive pre-trick-or-treating meal then they’re the perfect additions. The first recipe for Creepy Chili is a Cheplic classic. While my mom didn’t create it (someone from Hormel Foods gets the credit) she did make when I was a kid—-only she used homemade breadsticks not the refrigerated kind. You can’t top this dish when it comes to simplicity and creativity. If you struggle to get your excited little ghosts and goblins to eat something … Continue reading →

Getting Creative with Almost-Expired Food

Using what you have in your pantry is important when food prices have risen so much. Creating meals from your pantry can reduce your weekly food budget or allow you to skip a shopping trip or two. It also prevents food waste. Sometimes you are faced with just a few strange items to use up before they expire or go bad. This is where you have to get creative. I’ll offer you some tips, as well as links to a couple of recipes that will help you create real meals from a collection of end-date food. This post is part … Continue reading →

Know Your Whole Grains

Adding more whole grains to your diet is a very good idea. But the packaging and labels can be hard to understand. What’s the difference between “whole grain” and “100% wheat”? Here are some words and phrases to look for — and some to avoid. WHOLE wheat: look for 100% whole wheat or whole grain. Then check the ingredients list. The first thing on the list should be a whole grain. Whole grain foods: more than half of each serving (51%) must contain whole grains. This doesn’t necessarily mean high in fiber! Whole grain breads also contain a lot of … Continue reading →

Top 10 Reasons to Be Glad Your Neighbors Are Mormon

Sure, everyone runs and hides when the missionaries come knocking, but you know there are times when you’re glad your neighbors are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1. You mention in the morning that you have the sniffles and a slight cough. Your neighbor shows up the door that night with three course dinner and a smile. 2. You get lots of free movies. Sure, they are religious movies, but who knows when they will come in handy? It seems like every time the church magazine mails out a new one, your neighbor brings it … Continue reading →

Utilizing Your Stored Wheat

You may want to consider utilizing the wheat you have in your food storage. Wheat is an excellent source of protein and other important nutrients. If you do not eat whole-wheat items on a regular basis, it can upset your stomach, as you become use to the added fiber. This is one reason to use your wheat on a regular basis. Another is to keep it as fresh as possible. A third is that you can save money if you buy whole wheat, and grind it into flour yourself. Here are five ways you can use wheat in your everyday … Continue reading →

Bake Your Own Bread

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Bake Your Own Bread Frugal living can mean many things to many people. My idea of frugal living is to live the best possible life at the lowest possible cost. That is where baking your own bread comes in. there is certainly some time and energy involved in baking your own bread, but when you work out the numbers, it is the least expensive way to get the best possible product for your and your family. You see, homemade bread is more filling than store bought bread and it tastes great. You always know what is in it and, believe … Continue reading →

Homemade Wheat Bread Part 3 – The Recipe

You might be thinking that this is too much work for a simple loaf of bread. But there are few things that smell better than a freshly baked loaf of bread. Imagine your self pulling a fragrant, perfectly rounded loaf of bread out of the oven; then cutting a thick slice and tasting the delicious whole wheat goodness. All the while knowing that you are improving your families’ health by adding whole grains to their diet. When you consider all this, the extra work is worth it. Whole Wheat Bread Recipe 3 cups lukewarm water 1 ½ Tablespoons yeast 1/3 … Continue reading →

Homemade Wheat Bread Part 2 – The Ingredients

In order to make a perfect loaf of whole wheat bread you need to have the right combination of ingredients. The list below outlines exactly what you will need. Flour – One of the secrets to a great whole wheat bread is freshly ground wheat. I prefer white wheat, because it is lighter in color and more similar to white flour, but red wheat works just as well. Every time I make bread I grind the flour. The conversion is about 8 cups of flour for every 6 cups of whole wheat. The gluten in freshly ground wheat is better. … Continue reading →