Want to bake that perfect loaf at home, but you’re out of bread flour? You are in luck because, in a pinch, you can actually make a pretty good substitute yourself! All you need is your trusty old all-purpose flour and a stash of vital wheat gluten! Here is how it is done. What Kind Of Wheat Can I Use To Make Bread Flour? While you can use a lot of different flours to make bread, bread flour itself is [...]
The Best Way to Store Goat Milk
With so many different kinds of milk available these days, goat's milk may not even be on your radar. Which is a shame! Goat's milk is easy to digest due to its A2 protein and lower lactose content, as well as its smaller fat particles that are easily broken down by the body. Goat’s milk is also rich in minerals such as calcium, iron, and copper. You can even use it on your skin! The lactic acid can promote the growth of new [...]
How to Make Nutella At Home
I never liked Nutella and never understood its cult following. It was too rich, and the consistency was weird to me. That is, until I started making my own! Home-made Nutella means you can manage the consistency yourself, and it tastes more like a Ferrero Rocher spread than Nutella! Which is a-okay by me. Today, I am going to show you how I make mine!! What Exactly Is Nutella? Nutella is essentially a nut [...]
How to Make Homemade Almond Butter (Completely Vegan!)
Nut butters are so much fun! One of my favorites is almond butter. It is so easy to make, and I really love the flavor. I would say it is even better than peanut butter, though my husband is on the fence with that one. One thing that cannot be argued is that it has a better nutrient profile than peanut butter and is a safe option for people who cannot have peanuts but still want to include some nut butter in their [...]
How to Make Your Own Peanut Butter (Completely Vegan!)
I didn’t try my first peanut butter and jelly sandwich until I was 34 years old. I have no idea why because I’ve been a PB&J convert ever since! There is something so comforting about the sweet and salty mix, and it satisfies multiple cravings at one time. Could the humble PB&J get any better? Turns out it can if you make your own peanut butter! Here is a simple and easy recipe to help elevate America’s [...]
How to Make Homemade Whole Wheat Flour
Making whole-wheat flour yourself at home is quick and easy and can be much cheaper than buying it at the store! The main advantage of grinding your own whole wheat is that you can buy wheat berries in bulk, and they last a long time in storage. Then, whatever wheat berry you fancy for your whole wheat, you simply take that one and grind it up, ready for use. For this recipe, I used white winter wheat berries, but you [...]
