In the Kitchen
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How to Make Soft, Fluffy Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls
Making rolls always seems to be one of those things that intimidates home bakers! When I agreed to attempt my first dinner rolls with my freshly milled flour for thanksgiving family dinner, I had low expectations about how they come out. However, they were delicious, even if they weren’t all that pretty! Since then, I
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Why Baking Exhausts Homemakers, and How to Make it Less Overwhelming
Baking Fatigue I have had conversations with various women and seen numerous posts on social media conveying this idea that baking at home is overwhelming. Traditionally, our culture tells us to save baking for special occasions: cakes on birthdays, unique desserts on Christmas, pies on thanksgiving, and so on. Baking something from scratch is viewed
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Super Easy Directions for Cooking a Pork Roast
From Scratch Roast as Easy as Frozen Pizza I’m typing this post as I’m preparing to roast a pork loin in the oven, and I am struck by the fact that to describe how to make this entree takes way longer than the actual hands on time for prepping it! In less than 5 minutes
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How to Make Meat Stock and Bone Broths
Do It At Home: Meat Stocks and Bone Broths Broths are so easy to make for yourself at home, yet they are commonly one of the top things home cooks outsource at the grocery stores. Making your own broth has numerous health benefits, and is also budget friendly. If you are a mom/homemaker, you are
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3 Easy Ways to Cook a Whole Chicken
In a from scratch home, bulk meats are your friend! Learning how to cook a chicken is one of those necessary skills as a homemaker. It is one of those things that seems like a big deal to learn until you do it, and then you find out how crazy easy it is. This is
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Easy to Make, Hearty, Whole Wheat Biscuits
Fresh Milled Whole Wheat Biscuits These biscuits are super easy to make and nutritious! They take me 20 minutes from start to finish–making them a perfect addition to a quick from scratch dinner, or a delicious and quickly made breakfast. Tools needed The process: Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut
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Super quick biscuits and gravy made from leftovers
I love making pork roast or pot roast in my croc pot, especially throughout the winter months. These large cuts of meat feed multiple people and often leave plenty leftovers to enjoy later. They are filling, and require very little hands-on cooking time, making them a go-to in our house. When I discovered that I
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How to overcome kitchen stress as a new homemaker
It is 5:30pm. You have a fussy baby who wants to snuggle and nurse, a toddler who’s quickly getting hungry for dinner, and your husband is due home from work any minute. You only looked at the clock 15 minutes ago when transitioning from changing a diaper to dispelling a meltdown, and you realized you
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How to Master Your Beginner Whole Wheat Bread
This bread is a staple in our house. I make this recipe at least 2 times per week for my family!