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...$.65/lb!!! What! I couldn't believe it! I spent a few minutes picking through their plants, grabbing the ones that were about to fall off and perfectly ripe! It was quite therapeutic to be out there in the field, by myself, hanging out with the tomato plants, longing for those "simpler" … [Read more...]
Homemade Pepperoni Pizza
I have a great 14" baking stone that makes the perfect amount of pizza for us! Homemade Pepperoni Pizza Learn how to make the best homemade pepperoni pizza 1 cup water2 tbsp olive oil3 cups flour 1 packet yeast 1 tsp salt1 Tbsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp sugar8 oz. jar pizza sauce 30 pepperoni2 cups shredded mozzarella or pizza cheese 4 whole carrots … [Read more...]
Homemade Waffles
Perfect Friday Night Meal! I make homemade waffle mix since most "box waffles" have soy in them. Ingredients 1 3/4 cups flour ($.25) 2 tablespoons sugar ($.10) 1 tablespoon baking powder ($.10) 2 eggs ($.30) 1 3/4 cups milk ($.35) Use rice milk or soy milk if dairy-free 1/2 cup oil ($.20) 1 teaspoon vanilla ($.20) (or use homemade vanilla extract!) Cut Fruit … [Read more...]