Contributed by Jennifer Dawson Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash The NRDC reports that Americans waste 40% of all food - that’s the equivalent of practically throwing almost half of all purchased food straight into the garbage. With this growing trend of food waste, many are seeking timely ways in which they can preserve food in a meaningful way and save...
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Eat a Healthy Breakfast
Start Your Day Off Right! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! It gives you that boost of energy to start your day off right and can determine a lot of how the rest of your day will continue. If you’re the kind of person that skips breakfast or eats doughnuts and other sweets first thing in the... -
Huckleberry Muffins with Streusel Topping
Huckleberry Muffins with Streusel Topping One thing my family absolutely loves is muffins! Whether it’s for a special breakfast, a snack or camping, they are always excited when they see muffins coming out of the oven. This recipe is one of our favorites. I put frozen huckleberries in it but you could switch it up with nuts, chocolate chips... -
Cornmeal
I’ve made cornbread for my family from a mix but never really used cornmeal before so I thought I would try it. Cornmeal is a kind of flour that is made from ground sweet corn. After grinding it, you will sometimes see black specks in the cornmeal. These are safe to eat. It comes in yellow, white, blue or red... -
Homemade English Muffins
Homemade English Muffins I love to eat English muffins for breakfast (especially with peanut butter and homemade jam), but they get more expensive every time I go to the grocery store. Making them myself is not only cost-effective, but I also get to enjoy freshly-cooked English muffins that are warm and wholesome. Try... -
Summer Pumpkin Muffins
Do you ever crave seasonal foods well after they've come and gone from the grocery store? Peppermint bark is something that I could eat all year long, but I only buy it at Christmastime. Pumpkin treats are another holiday specialty that I enjoy in every season, so I always stock up on canned pumpkin puree when it's on sale in... -
Muffin Mix
Who doesn’t enjoy fresh-baked muffins? I certainly love them and so does my family. I recently tried the basic muffin mix from Rainy Day foods and was pleasantly surprised at how good they were. Since it is a mix, making them was very easy. You simply add water; oil can also be added. I tossed in some huckleberries that I... -
Millet Muffins
2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup millet flour 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup honey 1 tsp salt Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease 16 muffin cups. In a large bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, millet flour, baking powder, baking soda... -
Buttermilk Cornmeal Muffins
1 cup cornmeal 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 1/4 cups flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 5 1/3 Tbsp butter, melted and cooled Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Have ready 12 greased and/or paper-lined muffin cups. In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk and cornmeal; set aside. In another bowl...