“What’s that recipe for granola bars?” – my hair stylist asked me. (She’s the best!) Ok I’ll share! Enjoy…. I make these for most camping trips (whether camper camping or backpacking.) We eat them during the summer and it has become a summer tradition of sorts. I love that my family expects them and I […]
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Summer Tradition- Granola Bars
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Local Foods to Local Markets
Do you LOVE Farmer’s Markets and participate in your local market as a producer or a consumer? Today I want to talk about ways you can help promote and support your local agricultural economy especially in Colorado. If passed, Colorado would join nearly 20 other states (plus 5 pending!) who already support cottage industry food […]
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Making Bone Broth Video Demonstration
Today I’m going to talk about the time-tested process of making bone broths in your kitchen to restore your health. Today’s busy lifestyles, wide use of antibiotics and nutrient deficient foods have pre-disposed many children and young adults to unhealthy gut health resulting in sinus problems, gluten intolerance, chronic fatigue, arthritis, allergies, and other […]
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Discover Waterless Cookware
I have had this 17 piece set of waterless cookware for nearly 10 years and only burned something once! I love the vapor-lock lid system which insures fast and healthy food without nutrient loss, how easy these pans are to clean, and most importantly, the 304 Surgical stainless steel is non-reactive with […]
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What’s for Dinner? Curried Hamburger
This is what we had for lunch at Mentoring Moms the other day. Everyone asked for the recipe because it is so easy and delicious. This dish is also known as Pakistani Kima and is adapted from the More-With-Less Cookbook and everyone loved it. Yummy! A quick and easy hamburger curry the whole family will […]
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Monday Morning Mix
Happy Valentine’s Day to you All. I wanted to remind you that today is the last day of the Wondermill and Wondermill Junior old pricing. I also wanted you to have this fantastic and simple Chocolate Peppermint Custard for your Valentine’s and an opportunity to learn something from Penny Pinchin Momma. (details follow) Last […]
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Don’t Throw Out Those Turkey Bones
Several years ago, I was told by an older wiser mom, that the secret to her soup is in making homemade broth. Years later, I learned that the chicken base/bouillon cubes I was buying were actually loaded with MSG, and not only unhealthy but a poor facsimile to the real broth in health and taste. […]
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Free Thanksgiving Menu and Recipes Download
Traditional Thanksgiving Menu from The Urban Homemaker Turkey, Homemade Gravy*, Herbed Stuffing*, Mashed Potatoes, Aunt Helen’s Sweet Potatoes*, Green Beans Amandine, Cranberry Relish Jello Salad* Pumpkin Bread*, Fantastic Whole Wheat Rolls*, Apple Pie*, Pecan Pie*, and coffee or tea. I admit, not having Thanksgiving at home this year makes me a bit sad, but I […]
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Holiday Sweets and Treats!
Love Christmas cookies and chocolate fudge? Learn the healthy way of making these favorite holiday sweets with whole grains, good-for-you fats like butter and coconut oil and natural sweeteners. This class will be December 6. Register Here. Class Includes: VIDEO: How to soak flour and make buttermilk gingerbread VIDEO: How to maple sugar walnuts VIDEO: […]
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Loss Leader Menu
This week chuck roast is on sale at my local grocery store. I will buy at least a five pound roast because there are so many ways to use the leftovers. *Leftover ideas are posted below. Here is the menu I’m going to use to take advantage of the savings. I already have a […]
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