Tag: homemaking
Rainy Day Hygge
Baking Day: Spice Cakes
Which one is gluten free and which one isn't? Click here for delicious "regular cake" and cream cheese frosting recipe from Cooking Classy. Click here for the equally tasty gluten, dairy, oil, soy, and egg free version from The Vegan 8 with my modifications.
Rainy Day’s Deep Greens
Sweet Sunshine
There were snow flurries this morning and grey skies this afternoon. Those weathers have their own beauty, but evening sunshine is most welcome.
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.
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
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