This week at the Mansfield Farmer’s Market Naturally Persnickety Breads will have the following available for purchase: Fall Harvest Bread- A lovely combination of sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, pecans, whole rye or wheat flour, lightly sweetened with organic sugar and Grade B maple syrup. It is wonderful lightly toasted with butter and jam […]
What flavor enhancer would I be putting in my precious breads? I promise it is all natural and tastes wonderful when used in baking. Give up guessing? It is Orange Essential Oil! Orange oil has many uses around the house including uses for cleaning and aromatherapy. However one of my favorite uses is a flavor […]
Afternoon tea commonly conjures images of Queen Elizabeth and Big Ben, for me at least. It is a very common English tradition that is not usually observed in the United States. However, I chose to introduce it to my children, and I think it has great benefit. The Benefits of Observing Afternoon Tea 1) The […]
Hard times are all around us. We need to learn to embrace them because they are necessary. Nothing beautiful comes about without great challenges, pressure, and change. This is part of life and while it is not “fun” these times should be cherished for what they are – making you a better you. What qualifies […]
Energy drinks are everywhere today. Everyone walks around chugging them it seems. Red Bull, Amp these are just a couple of the most popular commercial ones. Not to mention the Venti espressos with extra shots of espresso. While I am definitely a huge coffee fan, I think this amount of caffeine is a little excessive. […]
Recently I wrote about my discovery of the root cause of my clutter. My inability to Say No has caused great stress in mine and my family’s lives. I realized I had to stop this, but how? I am not an abrupt person and even my kids say that the phrase “We’ll see” is this […]
My living room looks like we are moving. This is not my idea of minimalism, but the result of my journey toward it that I would like to share with you. I hope that you will find some inspiration if you are decluttering your life. It’s not always an easy process and can be quite […]
No, I haven’t lost my mind. The Toddler Leftover Diet is real. Yes, it’s mainstream. No, it’s not endorsed by any type of healthcare professional. However, if you have a toddler in your house you are on the Toddler Leftover Diet or some facsimile thereof. What is The Toddler Leftover Diet? Basically it is when […]
Recently I have really gotten into the traditional way of preserving foods. One of my favorite ways to preserve foods is to ferment them. Cultured foods traditionally uses either salt or whey to promote good bacteria to form to help protect fruits, vegetables, and beverages while giving you some healthy probiotics for your gut. Probiotics […]
Do you have a sourdough starter ready to use but can’t find a simple recipe? Look no further. I have you covered!Last week I posted my how to make your starter and now we will use that starter to make delicious bread! Let’s get started. Items You Will Need: A large non-metal bowl preferably glass […]