In case you didn’t know, we raise pigs every year on our homestead. And one thing nobody tells you about raising your own pigs is that unless you want to throw away valuable fat (I don’t), or don’t like lard (I do), you’ll be basically drowning in lard. Not that it’s a problem. It’s actually […]
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Impact vs stone mills. Who knew flour mills could be so different? At this moment, I own four different flour mills. I know, right? Crazy person alert. Each one is different and unique, so let’s talk about how stone mills are different from impact mills, and what that means for you as a home miller.
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I got hooked on coffee shops before I even liked coffee. When I walked into a cute coffee shop in the town I was living in at the time, I texted my coffee shop-obsessed friend (we all have one, right?) begging her for suggestions of what to order since I hated coffee. She told me
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I used to be a major coffee hater. I admit it. And most days, I still drink my healthy homemade tea that tastes like coffee rather than a “real” cup of joe. But when I find delicious ways to make healthy mocha lattes at home that also help me get my protein in? Yes, please.
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Sometimes it’s hard for me to believe that some people haven’t been convinced to mill their own flour yet. I get it, it can be overwhelming to start. But there are so many benefits of milling your own flour that it’s beyond worth the learning curve.
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Want to make Peppermint syrup? You’re in the right place. You’re going to love adding this easy-to-make kick of mint to so many drinks and even food. And, because you’re making it yourself, you enjoy this syrup with zero guilt. Heck, you’re going to be asking, “who knew healthy could be this good?”
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When I started milling my own flour and experimenting with whole wheat baking, muffins stumped me. They either wouldn’t rise, tasted awful, or were crumbly. Fast-forward a few years and a lot of almost-thrown-in-towels, and these whole wheat pumpkin muffins are now a highly-requested treat in my house.
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Without fail every time I mention milling flour, choosing/using a grain mill, or wheat berries over on my Instagram page, I get tons of questions, specifically about choosing the right wheat berries. And I get it. Milling flour is an age-old phenomenon, but turning wheat berries into flour in our own kitchens is a brand-new
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When I learned how to make flour at home it transformed my whole kitchen! I own and use a grain mill on a daily basis, but you can easily make flour without one. Making flour is such a rewarding, nutritious and delicious way to eat more vitamins and minerals without any extra effort. Whether you’re
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Fall colors fill the sky and it’s impossible to take a step outside and not step on brittle fallen leaves these days, but I’m gonna do it… I’m gonna make up some of the best Christmas tea blend today. Sorry, but not sorry.
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