There were snow flurries this morning and grey skies this afternoon. Those weathers have their own beauty, but evening sunshine is most welcome.
Category: Home Living
Monday Meals: Spin on Pot Roast
The chill of winter is almost out of the air here... although I'm told that there is a cold snap coming back. Pot roast is one of my favorite dishes. For me, it's comfort food that's perfect for chasing away a cold, grey day. Also, the flavors are deep and full, which is something I… Continue reading Monday Meals: Spin on Pot Roast
Spring Hygge
Pair a gray, rainy afternoon with candles, greenery, vibrant flowers in a colorful vase, then throw in some gold accents, a tray, and table runner.
Spring Saturdays
Spring Break Buddy
Rainy Day Pancakes
Rainy mornings call for pancakes. I wanted to experiment with different flours... trying to get in more fiber, iron, and protein while reducing carbs. After comparing flours, I decided to go with Almond (low carb, good fiber and iron, high fat), oat, and sweet sorghum (higher carb, low fat, good fiber and iron). Compared to...… Continue reading Rainy Day Pancakes
Monday Meals: Butternut Squash and Brussel Sprouts
This new quick meal idea is definitely a keeper! Ingredients: One package shredded butternut squash (mine was one sale for 1.50... otherwise they can be pricy) Cumin Olive oil Salt 1 package frozen brussel sprouts Directions: Sauté butternut squash in olive oil. Add salt and cumin to taste. Start off at medium heat until the… Continue reading Monday Meals: Butternut Squash and Brussel Sprouts
Oat Breakfast Muffin
It's no secret that I've been doing a lot of baking lately... well, the last 4 months. This past week, I thought more about the flour I've been using. Four years ago, I was very strict about the flour I used. No blends, no tapioca, no potato flour, no bean flour. Oh, and I definitely… Continue reading Oat Breakfast Muffin
Sugar Cookie Mini- Muffins
I was going for doughnuts. And I got them, but the flax seed spots don't look very doughnut-y. However, the taste is delicious! As a mini-muffin the spots are not as noticeable. When I have more free time, I'll try these without the flax seed. This is a variation on the chocolate doughnuts (click here).… Continue reading Sugar Cookie Mini- Muffins
Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake
The latest in adventures of gluten-free baking involved experimenting with various vanilla cupcake recipes. After much tweaking and several trials (see this post), the cupcakes tasted good, but the consistency was strange. I figured this was the result of trying to make a thick cake without eggs or gluten. I tried using my chocolate cake… Continue reading Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake
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