Sometimes plans change. I was getting ready to do an installment in my new Whole Foods Market Bulk Finds series and then Amazon happened. Amazon proudly claimed they were going to immediately begin trying to shed the label of Whole Paycheck at Whole Foods by reducing prices. Yesterday, I spoke of the many prices they…
Oats
Tahini Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
In my younger days I was a fan of the Quaker Chewy Granola Bar. I use to eat them all the time before I began to banish processed foods from the house. I wanted to find out how to make them myself. I tried out a few recipes – trying to get it right. It…
Growing Peas Using an Oat Trellis
One of my favorite times of year is when I get to plant my peas in the ground. It’s the favorite garden veggie of choice at this household. The kids can’t get enough for those candy-like peas picked fresh from the garden. When I was looking up some information on peas this past winter I…
Extra Chocolaty & Crispy No Bake Cookies
I have never been a big fan of peanut butter. When it came to PB&J, I always said forget the PB, just give me lots of the J. To this day, I don’t like eating this stuff on it’s own. However there is a way to get me to eat it – pair it up…
5 Days with My Slow Cooker: Unique Ideas
This is part five of a five part series on different ways I use my slow cooker. This series is a part of my month long “5 Days With My Appliances” series.. On the final part of my series on slow cookers, I decided to take a look at some unique recipes and ideas. These…
5 Days with My Food Processor: Oat Flour
This is part one of a five part series on different ways I use my food processor. This series is a part of my month long “5 Days With My Appliances” series.. A food processor is a very versatile appliance. It’s something I am very glad to have now in my kitchen. I got a…
How to Cook Oatmeal in a Pumpkin
Presentation. When we got on a job interview it is all about presentation. And why? Because we are trying to project a good impression. We want the person interviewing us to believe that we are their can’t miss candidate. To a degree the same thing goes with our food. Present it well and the expectations…
Apple & Pumpkin Oatmeal
Apples and pumpkins are two of the most talked about topics on my site this time of year. Today, I will talk about a way to enjoy both of them at the same time, while doing a favor for your heart. This recipe for apple & pumpkin oatmeal is a healthy and fun way to…
Pumpkin Pie Flavored Oatmeal
One of the best things you can do for your body, particular your heart is eating a bowl of oatmeal each day. But oatmeal on it’s own can be pretty boring. Why not spice it up by using what is in season. It’s autumn, so you cannot go anywhere without seeing pumpkins. Besides carving pumpkins,…
Alton Brown’s Leftover Oatmeal Bread
Here is a recipe that combines two wonderful kitchen smells, oats and yeast. After watching the Good Eats episode entitled “Oat Cuisine II“, I was looking forward to giving this leftover oatmeal bread recipe a try. He takes 12 ounces of leftover oatmeal and turns it into a beautiful loaf of bread. This is a…