Yum Yum Cake was a recipe passed on to me by my Mother In Law, from their family. Over the years I've made it, this year I updated the shortening and the sugar, modernizing it if you will. And instead of regular raisins, this year it was golden raisins. The cake itself is a dense… Continue reading Yum Yum Cake
Moist Banana Cupcakes
A cold, blustery day and some ripe bananas called for a quick batch of banana cupcakes. Banana Cupcakes Ingredients: 1¼ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp fine sea salt 1/3 cup sunflower oil 2/3 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (such as refrigerated coconut beverage) ½… Continue reading Moist Banana Cupcakes
Urban Homesteading – When Will You Start?
We haven't had cable tv service in over 5 years now (and I don't miss it I can attest!), but sometimes in a moment of pure lazy indulgence, Kirk and I will watch some tv via Amazon Prime. Guilty pleasures involve Hoarders (it gets me cleaning and purging our house faster than most anything else!… Continue reading Urban Homesteading – When Will You Start?
Pancakes For Breakast
We came across a copy of Pancakes for Breakfast at the library and then had to get a copy of it for the boys. Pancakes For Breakfast isn't a new book, it dates to 1978, but it is so timeless. With no text, it is for the reader(s) to tell the tale. It is fun,… Continue reading Pancakes For Breakast