I love making frappes in the morning, but if you look at commercial mixes, you might not be happy. From the amount of sugar, to the thickeners, and odd ingredients used, it can get scary. Sugar-free ones exist commercially, but most contain Aspartame (Nutrasweet). I prefer not to consume that sweetener. There is one brand… Continue reading Mocha Frappe Homemade Dry Mix – Pantry Staples
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Vintage Recipes: Chocolate Pudding
This vintage recipe came out of the Betty Crocker's Bisquick Cook Book. Which edition I have no idea but the drawing would have me thinking the late 50's into the 60's era. Yes, Bisquick is no one's "healthy food" but it is a good pantry staple to have on hand. It's got a good shelf… Continue reading Vintage Recipes: Chocolate Pudding
Pantry Staples: Pizza Potatoes
Making batches of scalloped potato mix the other day was so I could try out this vintage recipe. Because it was so very late 1960's going after the teen audience (the Boomers were always pandered to for sure, even when young, by advertisers). And it does taste all pizza like. It's just one carb for… Continue reading Pantry Staples: Pizza Potatoes
Pantry Staples: Scalloped Potato Mix
Back in 2020, and earlier, I used to pick up scalloped and Au Gratin potato mixes as part of our long-term food storage. They were quite affordable (often 10 for $10 back in the day) and lasted a long time. The boxes didn't make much, but at that price I could pull a meal together… Continue reading Pantry Staples: Scalloped Potato Mix
Oatmeal Bread
This Fall I am back to making bread, but I have also decided I need to use our bread machine less, and work on my handmade bread skills. The bread machine I can always use on the really busy days when we need a loaf of bread, but I am busy. The other days, it's… Continue reading Oatmeal Bread