My kids love to dress up whether it is Halloween or just an ordinary day. I found this vest for Hannah at a local thrift store for 50 cents. Of course she had to put on her cowgirl gear and ride her horse. She is so much fun.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Mini Pizza Mistake
I came across the following recipe for Saltine Crackers and thought I'd give it a try. I did not roll the dough thin enough but they tasted wonderful. The kids and I had planned on making pizza tonight but changed our plan. We made these delicious mini pizzas with the too-thick crackers. We all enjoyed them so much we may make more tomorrow. It helped that I had miniature pepperoni, they were perfect!
Here is my littler helper. Hannah loves to help me in the kitchen and I enjoy the help. Here is the recipe we used that I found on the blog "A Year Without Groceries":
Saltine Crackers
4 c unbleached white flour 2 C white flour
1 tsp salt ½ tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking powder ¾ tsp baking powder
3/4 c coconut oil 3/8 c coconut oil
1/3 c skim milk 1/6 c milk
1 c water ½ c water
Oil or water and salt (optional)
Preheat oven to 375 deg. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Sift flour, salt and baking powder together. Mix in oil, milk and water until blended well. Knead dough on a surface until smooth.
Now I prefer to use a pasta machine to roll out my dough - usually ending on setting #3. The trick is to make sure the dough is rolled very thin. Otherwise you won't get crispy crackers.
Cut crackers into squares (I like to use a pizza cutter) and put on parchment lined cookie sheet. Spray crackers with oil or water and sprinkle with salt.
Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
This recipe will make a TON of crackers. If you want, divide the dough in half and freeze it for later use.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
New Bountiful Baskets
We have enjoyed our bountiful baskets so much the past several weeks that we ordered two this week. All of this produce: 6 red bell peppers, 6 pomegranates, about a dozen each of gala apples and apple pears, two bags of grapes, two bags of carrots, two large heads of romaine lettuce, several plums and limes, two large bunches of bananas, 18 ears of corn, a massive amount of broccoli, and a large bowl full of new golden potatoes, all for only $30.
Hannah helped me to organize everything and I blanched the broccoli and corn to throw in the freezer. I have not decided on what to do with much of this, but some of it I can can or make preserves from. We are having fun building up our food storage and LOVE all of the yummy produce that we have been getting. I have really tried to involve the kids as much as possible, too. Chris has been bit by the preserving bug as well, making fun and creative jellies.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Outdoor Fest
Saturday I took the kids to Helena's Outdoor Fest. They had fishing, climbing, story time, archery, geocaching, and kayaking. It was a lot of fun. Richard got to be in his own kayak and did a really good job steering around. Now he is obsessed with wanting to purchase one. I told him to save his money.
I really wanted to get a picture of Richard in his kayak, but didn't dare take my camera in my kayak. Hannah had a really good time too.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Hannah & Sunset
Chris had the day off work yesterday so after we picked Richard up from school we went to the Helena Reservoir. I took a lot of pictures but they didn't really turn out as I had hoped. I still may post some, but her are some cute ones of Hannah on the shore. Too cute!
We have some of the most beautiful sunsets I have seen. Luckily they are right out our back door. We enjoyed this awesome cloud last night.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Bountiful Baskets come to Helena
I have been trying to find a reasonable food co-op since we left Utah but most of them are quite expensive, in Arkansas anyway. Well, I found out last weekend that Bountiful Baskets has come to Helena and I am thrilled. This is our first loot: lettuce, spinach, green beans, cauliflower, yams, pears, peaches, plums, bananas, grapes, and figs. the kids have already burst open the grapes and eaten half of them while Richard has snacked on spinach and lettuce. I am so happy with this! Thank you Bountiful Baskets!
More Labor Day Pictures
Here are some pictures Chris's dad took of our fun weekend. Thanks for sending them to us!
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