How To Make Sun Tea

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A nice, cold glass of iced tea on a hot day is just so refreshing!  Back in Texas, we had many 100+ degree days in a row.  It got out of hand! I grew up in Maryland so I’m used to hot summers but not like Texas heat! My mom used to make iced tea […]

Why I Don’t Eat Soy Protein

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I’m so sick of soy! It’s NOT the ONLY meat alternative. Soy is everywhere! It’s in almost every single ingredient list I find. The effect on female hormones is why I try to limit how much soy I consume. I’ve found a great meat alternative that DOESN’T contain SOY! I’d love to be 100% vegetarian. […]

Pressed Homemade Tortillas

    Since I couldn’t find tortillas in the grocery store made  without partially hydrogenated oils,  I’ve been on a search for a tortilla recipe.    One that does NOT include shortening.  I’ve made them using butter, using oil,  and using a combination of the two.   Finally!  I’ve found a recipe that has the […]

Oatmeal Creme Pies

I used to go nuts for the original Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies. I think I went through a box a week while I was breast feeding. It was out of control! I couldn’t get enough. Then one day I looked at the ingredients and thought about coming up with a version without partially hydrogenated […]

Dreamy Spring Cupcakes

Spring is here!       I’m loving the gorgeous  greens, pinks, and purples  popping up everywhere.       It’s been very inspiring to bake something sweet.       I came up with this brown sugar cake recipe  and topped it with maple buttercream.     It sings S P R I N G! […]

Glazed Orange Cranberry Cake

I made this for a friend and her family. She had a back injury (of which I relate COMPLETELY!). So, I brought dinner and this yummy dessert. I’ve never made a cake that calls for oats. Huh? It turned out great – oats and all. Glazed Orange Cranberry Cake This recipe calls for simple ingredients […]