This is a fun project for when the weather is too wet or too hot for your kids to play outside and you want to find them something constructive and educational to do. Magic Coconut Cake is a classic Welsh dessert that is made like a cake but, during baking, the cake batter separates into […]
How to Use Up Overripe Bananas in Brown Banana Cake
In summer, the beautiful yellow bananas you bought only a couple of days ago can suddenly start to go brown overnight. Don’t throw them out unless they are black. Here is a quick and healthy fruit cake recipe that is ideal for using up your overripe bananas, and very economical at less than $0.20 per […]
Beat the Heat With Homemade Ice Cream
When I searched Untrained Housewife for “ice cream,” I was amazed there were no articles here! Oh my word!! Homemade ice cream has been a summer staple in my life since I was a little girl, (before electric ice cream makers were invented), watching the “old” men sittin’ outside, hand-cranking the ice cream. The […]
Kid Friendly: Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe
This recipe will not only give you a full tummy, but it will give you a burst of energy as well. This Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie is chock full of nutrition, so you will feel great whether you choose to eat it morning, noon, or night. And, both of my sometimes picky children […]
Homemade Stir-Fry Sauce
I love sauteed veggies for a quick, healthy dinner but I had never made my own sauce to pour over the stir-fry vegetables until recently. This recipe is based on an E-Mealz Stir-Fry Recipe* and I will continue to use it or alter it for stir-fry dinners moving forward. Vegetables and Meats for Stir-Fry Of […]
Oregano Pesto Chicken Recipe
Can’t afford to go out to a fancy Italian restaurant and don’t have much culinary skill? That’s okay. This Oregano Pesto Chicken recipe is easy to make and doesn’t take a lot of ingredients. Oregano Pesto Chicken Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil (I used Frixa Extra Virgin Olive Oil) 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese 1 small […]
Healthy Breakfast Foods for a Healthier Family
The new year usually comes with new resolutions, not the least of which is to exercise more and eat healthier. A great way to jump start a healthy eating plan is to incorporate a nutritious breakfast into you and your family’s diet. Why is Breakfast So Important? When I was little we were told that […]
Homemade Whole Wheat Bread Machine Pizza Dough
Homemade pizza is frugal, especially when you purchase cheese and other ingredients in bulk or on a great sale with coupons like I always try to do.
How to Use Bach Flower Remedies at Home
The Bach Flower Remedies are gentle and natural remedies that can be used by the whole family without fear of side effects. I wrote about the Bach remedies in my last post; here are some more tips for using flower remedies at home.
Tasty and Nutritious Fall and Winter Produce for Your Table
It’s that time of year again! The temperature drops, the leaves turn beautiful colors and the smell of autumn is in the air. Hopefully some of those pleasant smells are coming from your kitchen as you cook and bake with the colorful foods of the season.
Review of The White House Garden Cookbook: Healthy Ideas From the First Family For Your Family
I received A White House Garden Cookbook, expecting to find it stuffed with recipes from the men and women of the White House itself – perhaps a hearty roasted vegetable dish by Martha Washington, or some elegant canapes Jackie Kennedy used to make.
Growing Sprouts at Home
Sprouts are one of the most practical and easy ways to get power-packed fresh vegetables into your diet. In the cooler weather months when gardens aren’t producing, it’s hard to find quality produce.
