Monday, November 7, 2011

Baking Day

In the spirit of Ma Ingalls, I decided to have a baking day today to prepare myself for the rest of the week. I've started to rely a little too much on convenience foods lately and I'm just getting back into making my own homemade goodies on a weekly basis.
 Here's what I made:
Mixed berry muffins 
Granola Bars (I need to tweak these they fall apart easily)
 I also put some potatoes in the crock pot this morning so they would be ready by dinner time.

Yum! I forgot how much better homemade tastes!!




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6 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 7, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    I totally agree, homemade tastes so much better. I have been feeling so poorly lately that I have not felt like cooking or baking. Last week I had an energy burst and was so excited to bake some bread and make a few good meals!

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  2. UnknownNovember 7, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    I made apple cider donuts today. First time back in the kitchen after being in the hospital for some treatments (which I could not finish). It is nice to make something homemade for your family. :)

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  3. TrueFemininityNovember 8, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Yum! Looks great! I like the idea of getting a lot done on one day too. Someday I want to try making most of my meals for the week and freezing/refrigerating them until it's time to eat them. Just another thing on the to-do list! :)

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  4. HeatherNovember 8, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    I have just begun making everything from scratch & we are loving it! My husband & I feel so much healthier. Today's food prep list includes: pumpkin puree, crockpot applesauce for canning & homemade pasta.

    I would like to try making your granola bars soon!

    Blessings,
    Heather

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  5. UnknownNovember 8, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Kristen - I'm sorry your still feeling bad. Hopefully it will pass soon!

    BakingHomesteader - Apple Cider Donuts sound yummy!

    TrueFemininity - I'd like to try making some freezer meals too (esp. to prepare for when I have the baby), but I'm not sure how well the meals we normally eat would freeze.

    Heather - The granola bars crumble really bad, but they taste delicious! I might try adding an egg or something next time I make them to see if it helps them stick together.

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  6. cooperkelly4November 10, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I love the chewy granola bar recipe from "heavenly homemaker" no corn syrup and delicious. It is a family favorite (4 kids approved and hubby too!)

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