Archives for 2013

How To Cook The Perfect Egg… or, being thankful for the simple things in life

If you’ve ever tried peeling a “farm-fresh” hard-boiled egg you can probably relate to my frustration over what seems like an impossible task!  We have had chickens for 16 years, and until just a few weeks ago I struggled with removing the shell from a hard-boiled egg!  I’ve read, and been told many tips and […]

Homestyle Gluten-free Bread

If you’ve been looking for a dependable recipe for a gluten-free sandwich bread- look no further! Once you’ve compiled all the ingredients for this bread, the recipe comes together easily and quickly, with family-pleasing results! Or, see the Urban Homemaker’s Baking Supplies category for the Urban Homemaker’s NEW Gluten-free Bread Mix* – and make it […]

Tribute to Mom

The Urban Homemaker is epitomized in my own mother.  I took it for granted, as a child, and foolishly thought most homes were like mine, with a mother who cooked supper every night, baked the best cookies and cinnamon rolls, and actually said she liked doing laundry and ironing!  I did wonder at times why […]

Brunch Egg Casserole

BRUNCH EGG CASSEROLE Serves 12 Here’s a hearty,” assemble the night before” dish which includes tasty, basic ingredients! 1 pound bacon, cut into small pieces 2 cups cooked ham, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 10 slices bread (a French loaf works great), cubed 1 cup cooked potatoes, cubed 1 cup cooked asparagus, cut into small […]

Quick Homemade Apple Fritters

  1 cup unbleached flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1 egg 1/3 cup milk 1 1/2 cups chopped apples canola oil for frying Sugar/cinnamon to roll fritters in Heat an inch, or so, of canola oil, over medium heat, in a small skillet until approximately 400*.  Prepare […]

Making Playdough At Home – A Recipe For FUN!

  Although my own children have outgrown this activity, we still get to enjoy it now and then when entertaining other young ones!  It never fails to bring smiles, and is a safe, economical remedy for those “winter doldrums”! This recipe, which I’ve had for years, is easily made, with simple ingredients you have in […]