Category Archives: Recipes

Cherry Pie Filling

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Jennifer

Recently my mom and I were able to pick cherries at our neighbors’ house.  While we were picking, some rain showers moved through the area leaving us wet but we had a gorgeous view of the end of a rainbow. … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Garlic Bread Sticks

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Jennifer

We love garlic bread sticks, but I hate to buy bread from the store with all the extras added to it.  So this evening when I was making our bread I decided to make some into bread sticks to go … Continue reading →

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Homemade “GrapeNuts” Cereal

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Jennifer

I got the original recipe from Dining on a Dime but have modified it some. This is the recipe that I use. 6 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup wheat germ 1 cup turbinado sugar 1/2 cup honey 4 cups … Continue reading →

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Canning Pineapple

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Jennifer

The last time our local Aldis had pineapple on sale for $.99 it got me to thinking maybe I should be canning them, but I wasn’t sure if it would actually save any money as compared to buying the canned … Continue reading →

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Homemade Chocolate Milk

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Jennifer

Our family really likes chocolate milk but I don’t like buying the chocolate milk mix from the store for multiple reasons.   For one it is expensive and for another it is either made with refined white sugar or corn syrup.  … Continue reading →

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