I always find it fascinating that mixes like Rice A Roni sell so well. When you think about it, it's a tiny amount of rice, pasta, maybe a few dried vegetables, and heavily salted "flavor mix". That's it. Well....maybe not just "it". From a box of Chicken Flavor: "Ingredients RICE, WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA,… Continue reading Pantry Staples: DIY Rice A Roni Mix
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Dehydrated Cinnamon Carrot Shreds
Dehydrated Cinnamon Carrot Shreds Ingredients: 10-ounce bag shredded carrots 2 Tbsp coconut oil 1 Tbsp granulated sugar or coconut sugar ¾ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp sea salt Directions: Line two dehydrator trays with fine mesh liners (or parchment paper). Melt coconut oil, stir in sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Toss with carrots till coated. Divided… Continue reading Dehydrated Cinnamon Carrot Shreds
Pantry Staples: Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix
One of my really guilty pleasures is a good ranch dressing or dip. It isn’t hard to make up a batch of dry mix – and frankly, making it yourself is so much better for you. Have you looked at the ingredient list for a name brand packet of dry mix? That will cost you… Continue reading Pantry Staples: Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix
Pantry Staples: Cheezy Hemp Heart Sauce
Cheezy Hemp Heart Sauce Ingredients: ½ cup Hemp Hearts Raw Shelled 2 Tbsp corn starch 1 tsp granulated garlic ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp ground black pepper ½ tsp fine sea salt 2 Tbsp Coconut Milk Powder Directions: Combine ingredients in a blender or food processor, pulse until seeds are finely chopped. Store in… Continue reading Pantry Staples: Cheezy Hemp Heart Sauce
Pondering An EDC Kit
As I was out walking the other night, entranced by an amazing sunset, my mind had time to be free and wander. I was thinking over a comment on Instagram about what was my favorite item carried in my EDC (everyday carry). It also didn’t help that I had just finished reading Full-Rip 9.0: The… Continue reading Pondering An EDC Kit