by Tess Pennington | Jun 3, 2012
Making sure my kids get a running start in the morning is easier said than done. However, these muffins are the way to go! They’re naturally sweet from the coconut flakes, apple, and pineapple but are so healthy at the same time. They’re moist and sweet...
by Tess Pennington | Sep 4, 2013
What a breakfast to wake up to in the morning! Your family will sing praises to you when you serve them this delicious puffy German pancake. The batter can be made the night before to make for a fast cook time. As well, play around with the flavors and spices too. Bon...
by Tess Pennington | May 3, 2013
Wouldn’t it be great if you had one versatile dough that you could use for multiple recipes? Well, look no further. This dough can be used to make kolaches, doughnuts and also sweet bread. I added this recipe to my cookbook, The Prepper’s Cookbook because...
by Tess Pennington | Mar 26, 2016
There is nothing like freshly picked sun-kissed berries. We have a plethora of wild growing berries where I live and I love to preserve them. I tend to draw on more natural based recipes that have been passed down from my pioneer ancestors, like the ones found in my...
by Pamela Bofferding | Nov 9, 2016
There’s something about the cooler fall weather that makes my family want to huddle up indoors and eat sweets. Humans are likely programmed to do just this, but let’s not let a change of seasons derail our healthy eating. Here are 5 modified classic fall recipes that...
by Granny Spear | Oct 1, 2014
I suppose that what I used to feed the children for breakfast was an old-fashioned version of muesli. Oats or wheat berries would form the base of the meal, and added to that would be any summer fruits that we had, chopped cobnuts or even walnuts if we had them. A few...
by Tess Pennington | Aug 18, 2013
As parents, we want our children to start their day out with the right types of foods in their body in order to maintain concentration, keep energy levels up and most importantly, to stay healthy. These breakfast cookies have protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins from...
by Tess Pennington | Jun 4, 2012
There is only so much eggs and bacon that your kids will eat. Let’s be honest, they get bored with meals served over and over again. I have found that if you change how the meals are presented, the kids are more accepting to the foods. So, here’s a way to...
by Tess Pennington | Feb 2, 2017
This sweet berry biscuit is the perfect addition to a Sunday brunch. I had a plethora of whey left over from some homemade cheese that I made and wanted to incorporate this into my baking. With my whey in hand, I decided to surprise the family with fresh...
by Tess Pennington | Dec 17, 2015
Who doesn’t love homemade gifts? I decided to make some homemade jellies, but wanted to do something a little different. Rather than giving them the regular jams that I make in the summer, I wanted to bring a little winter variety into the mix and try my hand...
