Category Archives: baking

Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Samantha

We’re poor. Funny how easy it is for me to say that, yet I can barely mutter the word divorced. Oddly enough the later is more socially acceptable than the former, seems the destruction of a family is of little … Continue reading →

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Self Cleaning Oven – Tricky Tip Thursday

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Samantha

I learned a lesson this week about my tendency to me on the lazy side. We ran out of whole wheat flour. Blasphemy! I know. But I suppose it happens to even the best of us. I know a more … Continue reading →

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Better Than the Bakery Muffins

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Samantha

I made the mistake of buying a different cream cheese than usual during our last grocery trip. I won’t call out the brand, but I was pretty grossed out. Finding it not suitable for spreading I decided I needed to … Continue reading →

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Almost Wonder Bread Recipe

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Samantha

The kids have been asking for Wonder Bread. Having been a kid myself I understand the desire for that fluffy, white, nutritionally void, bread. I had once read that generally when you’re craving store bought white bread it’s the shortening … Continue reading →

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Pita Pockets at Home

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Samantha

There is one tiny grocery store in the little town we live in and it is far from fancy. I often feel like my shopping list is more like a list of demands for a potential negotiation or wishful thinking. … Continue reading →

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Homemade Cheesey Crackers

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Samantha

Ages ago I found the Smitten Kitchen recipe for making Goldfish crackers at home and it was an instant hit. The kids love goldfish and I love easy and I’ve been hard pressed to improve upon her recipe in any … Continue reading →

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Everyday Wheat Bread

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Samantha

Many moons ago I started making bread for my family and while everyone enjoyed fresh baked bread on the side of meals the recipes left much to be desired when it came to being able to use the bread to … Continue reading →

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