With no refined sugar, white flour, or hydrogenated fats, you can feel good about mixing up a batch of these cookies for your family. They are so healthy, you could almost eat these cookies for breakfast... (Not that I would ever dream of doing such a thing... *a-hem*) The yield of this recipe is rather small, so I would recommend doubling (or tripling) it if you have hardcore cookie-eaters in your house. If you are new to the ...Continue Reading
Archives for January 2011
How to Make Sprouted Flour
Many people are of the opinion that grains are most optimally digested when they are prepared in a certain way. Why does it matter how grains are prepared? Well, since grains and wheat are seeds, they were designed to pass through any "predators" that might consume them. Unfortunately, that can make them difficult for us humans to digest. It is thought that by allowing the whole wheat flour to soak in an acid medium, or ferment ...Continue Reading
Easy Crockpot Chili Recipe
After a winter's day doing projects outside on the homestead, you just can't beat homemade chili. The best part about this crockpot chili recipe is that it is incredibly forgiving. Use any type of meat you like, and definitely play around with the spices and seasonings too. Dump it all into your slow cooker ahead of time so you can enjoy the day's activities with the rest of the clan, without having to fuss over the meal. And ...Continue Reading
How to De-Skunk a Dog
Critters are a fact of life on a homestead... And not just the domesticated ones, but the wild ones too. That includes coyotes, rattlesnakes, badgers, raccoon, porcupines, antelope with their babies, plenty of mice, and a couple of skunks. We also have three very curious, very territorial dogs who are extremely interested in whomever and whatever may enter our place... I don't really even need to go on, do I? My frugal ...Continue Reading