My food storage that is! The other day, Brent said that I ought to get out my wheat grinder which has been in storage for over a decade and only used once, and grind some of our wheat from our food storage to make some bread. This was after I bought a bread machine at a yard sale for only $2. Normally, I'd think I don't have time for that, but this time, I thought it was a fabulous idea!
You know what? Yard sales here here in Utah have WAY CHEAP stuff compared to Oregon!! So, the next week I picked up another bread machine for $2. (So I have two now) I've been grinding my own wheat and making my own bread now for over a week! I feel like such a good mommy and wife! :) Good healthy bread these days are so expensive so I know I'm saving us some money, too!
And oh, how good that bread tastes without preservatives and with fresh, simple ingredients! No high fructose corn syrup and no "enriched flour" but all good stuff! My kids don't know how lucky they are. I've also added a couple tablespoons of flaxseed in them for some good fiber too.
I even have used my freshly ground wheat flour in making some Pumpkin Pancakes! Wow, they were good. Add a little Walden Farms Sugar free syrup and they were to die for! I got this recipe from my friend at Pocket Full of Pink (way cute crafts) where she posted this Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes recipe - and I just changed the bananas to a can of pumpkin. This is really worth trying!
I even have used my freshly ground wheat flour in making some Pumpkin Pancakes! Wow, they were good. Add a little Walden Farms Sugar free syrup and they were to die for! I got this recipe from my friend at Pocket Full of Pink (way cute crafts) where she posted this Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes recipe - and I just changed the bananas to a can of pumpkin. This is really worth trying!
Today, I made a favorite of Brent's that I haven't made since before our weight loss journey. And that is roasted potatoes! I mixed them with some onions and used this recipe, and baked them laid out on a cookie sheet at 375 for about 50 minutes and they were so yummy. Brent loved them!
I also made baked chicken using this marinade recipe and it was very tasty. I marinaded them for several hours and then baked them on the broiler rack for about 25 min. at 350. I like using recipes that have lots of good ratings and feedback. :)
One day at a time... one healthy choice at a time. All things in MODERATION! And move your body MORE! That's my mantra this week. God bless you my friends! XOXO ~Margene
PS - Life is GOOD! :)
