Saturday's around here mean 2 things. Long runs...today I ran 9 miles. Just me and my Shuffle Ipod! I'm proud to say I ran the whole way with one stop at a traffic light to stretch my legs. I'm training to run the Rock and Roll half marathon in San Antonio with my sister next month! College football! We're a little confused around here about who we're rooting for. Where … [Read more...]
Homemade White Sauce
Homemade White Sauce Homemade sauce is always the best! 2 Tbsp butter2 Tbso flour ((Use rice flour to keep it gluten free))1-2 cups milk ((whole or 2% is best!)) In saucepan, melt butter.Once melted, add flour and whisk with butter.Add milk to butter/flour mix and WHISK, WHISK, WHISK!Cook on medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes. Stir often. Sauce will thicken.If … [Read more...]
$5 Worth of Apples
At my local farmer's stand, I scored about 2.5 lbs of apples this morning for $2.50. I came home, peeled them, cored them and threw them into the crockpot to make applesauce. 4 hours later the aroma of fresh cooked apples filled the house and was ready to be tested. When I tasted how EXCELLENT it turned out, I jumped back into the car, headed down the way to get me some more … [Read more...]
Slowcooker Applesauce
Made some crockpot applesauce! The Crockpot Lady made this a few weeks ago, so it was fresh in mind when I found 4 lbs of green and yellow delicious apples for $2.25 this morning! … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
The boys enjoyed these as "breakfast dessert" after they ate their cereal! I found this pumpkin muffin pan tucked away in a cupboard and thought it would be fun to use with these muffins. Aren't they cute? (I can't find an exact match for this pan but found another pumpkin muffin pan that would be perfect here!) Can you have dessert after breakfast?!? Pumpkin … [Read more...]
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Simmered to perfection! 15 Roma tomatoes2 cloves garlic1/2 bell pepper1/2 zucchini, sliced1 tsp oregano1 tsp Italian seasoning1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 tbsp Coconut Oil1 tsp salt and pepper Stew tomatoes in large pot.Once soft, spoon tomatoes into food processor and add zucchini, bell pepper, garlic, … [Read more...]
Salsa Verde
Step 1: Cut tomatillos in half, place face down in baking dish and roast at 450 for 10-15 minutes, until softened. Step 2: Chop/grind/blend tomatillos with 2 hot peppers, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 t sugar, 1/2 t salt, 1/2 t lemon juice. Step 3: Store salsa in fridge or freezer in small portions, so you can easily add them to any meal! … [Read more...]
Homemade Buns
Since the boys are allergic to dairy, I find it easier to make my own buns. Since drastic and mandatory diet changes take a little bit of time to implement, there are still a few things that I am working on changing! I have now figured out the best way for me to do this (I welcome any suggestions...as I have not had time to search the blogosphere high and low yet!). Today I … [Read more...]
Homemade Salsa
My favorite nearby farmer's market is presently having a "you pick em" Roma tomatoes sale...$.65/lb!!! What! I couldn't believe it! I spent a few minutes picking through their plants, grabbing the ones that were about to fall off and perfectly ripe! It was quite therapeutic to be out there in the field, by myself, hanging out with the tomato plants, longing for those "simpler" … [Read more...]
Homemade Pepperoni Pizza
I have a great 14" baking stone that makes the perfect amount of pizza for us! Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Learn how to make the best homemade pepperoni pizza 1 cup water2 tbsp olive oil3 cups flour 1 packet yeast 1 tsp salt1 Tbsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp sugar8 oz. jar pizza sauce 30 pepperoni2 cups shredded mozzarella or pizza cheese 4 whole carrots … [Read more...]