For years, I have been saving the leftover bread and turning them into something delicious. Whether its the leftover corn muffin or hot dog bun, crust end of the sandwich bread or garlic bread from dinner - it all gets saved and repurposed. If you have a stash of leftover bread, or you just want some ideas for what to do with that 75¢ 2-day old loaf you saw at the bakery counter, her are some ideas for using up that leftover bread. 9 Uses for Leftover Bread 1. Bread Crumbs Take ...
5 Tips for Growing Food in Smaller Spaces
Many people think that you have to have acres and acres of land to be able to grow food and provide for your family. The reality is, no matter how much space you have, you can grow some of your own food; you just have more options when you have more space. With a little creativity, even a studio apartment in the city, you can be growing food in small spaces. 5 Tips for Growing Food in Smaller Spaces Grow herbs on a sunny window ledge. Herbs thrive indoors. Fill a few small pots with basil, ...
Canning Safety | I Trust Science Over Grandma!
I have been canning foods at home for over 15 years. During that time, I have made my share of mistakes – hot jar on a cool counter, letting my finger tips get a little too close to the boiling water in the canner, forgetting to skim the foam off my jam – all mistakes that many of us have made, but none of them that could be fatal. Knowing the basics of canning safety will allow you to confidently fill your pantry shelves with delicious home canned foods. Saying that home canning can have ...
Better Than Bakery Blueberry Muffins
I absolutely love blueberries. They are one of my favorite fruits, and I have yet to have them in a way I don't like, but my favorite has got to be when they are baked into blueberry muffins or coffee cakes. Unfortunately, many homemade muffin recipes produce dry, dense muffins, with little flavor. That is not true of this blueberry muffin recipe! These muffins are the perfect marriage of blueberry muffin and coffee cake. Large luscious blueberries, mixed with a ...
Organizing Girl Scout Badges & Awards
This is my second year as a Girl Scout leader. This year, I have a multi-level troop of 25 Daisies and Brownies. Unlike the older Girl Scout badges which are sold individually, Daisy petals are sold in sets – 10 petals & 1 center, so when you make a purchase you need to store the remaining petals until they are earned through out the year instead of buying as you go. My Brownies are also working on several retired badges, so as I find them on eBay I need a safe place to store everything. ...