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Making Bread Without Commercial Yeast – Catch Yourself Some Wild Yeast!

Posted by lindsey
/ September 14, 2012 / Leave a comment

In our quest to live a more self-reliant life, my husband and I have an ongoing list of skills we would like to learn. I would like to become a master gardener, and learn how to can all of the vegetables that I grow. My husband wants to learn welding...
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Posted in Breads, Everything Else, Ideas, Recipes
Green Chile Cheddar Muffins

Posted by lindsey
/ February 28, 2012 / 5 Comments

Have you tried our new Freeze Dried Green Chiles? They are delicious! I’m really kind of a green chile addict. It all started a couple of years ago when my husband and I took a spur of the moment trip up to our favorite little diner in a small town...
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Posted in Breads, Everything Else, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Side Dish

Tagged Thrive 6 Grain Pancake Mix, Thrive FD Shredded Cheddar, Thrive Freeze Dried Green Chiles Chilis
Sweet Potato Snacks

Posted by lindsey
/ February 28, 2012 / Leave a comment

These little snacks are super yummy and a great way to sneak healthy sweet potatoes into picky little kids. Or picky husbands. The batch that I made barely made it an hour in the fridge before the three of us devoured every single bite – and I’m the only one...
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Posted in Appetizers, Desserts, Everything Else, Recipes
Homemade Chocolate Sauce

Posted by lindsey
/ February 28, 2012 / 2 Comments

This homemade chocolate sauce is delicious drizzled over just about any dessert you can think of. It stores in an air tight container in your refrigerator for 2 months or so, but trust me – it won’t last that long! 1c Thrive Chocolate Drink Mix 1/2c Thrive Brownie Mix 1c...
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Posted in Desserts, Everything Else, Recipes
Ridiculously Delicious Cheese Dip

Posted by lindsey
/ February 28, 2012 / 1 Comment

This dip is ridiculously delicious. Seriously. Don’t make it when you are home by yourself because you’ll eat the whole thing. No joke. 1c Thrive Shredded Mozzarella 1/2c Thrive FD Tomato Dices 1/2c Thrive Mushroom Slices 1/4c Thrive Sour Cream Powder 1/4c Thrive FD Spinach 1t Onion Powder 1t Garlic...
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Posted in Everything Else, Quick & Easy, Recipes
Mixed Fruit Jam

Posted by lindsey
/ February 26, 2012 / Leave a comment

This quick jam is perfect on toast, homemade bagels, macaroon rolls, or even stirred into hot oatmeal. It also makes a great gift – everyone loves to share homemade treats! 1c Thrive FD Blueberries 1/2c Thrive FD Blackberries 1/2c Thrive FD Raspberries 1/2c Thrive FD Apple Slices or Chips 1/2c...
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Posted in Everything Else, Recipes

Tagged Thrive Freeze Dried Apple Slices, Thrive Freeze Dried Blackberries, Thrive Freeze Dried Blueberries, Thrive Freeze Dried Raspberries
Meatball Tacos

Posted by lindsey
/ February 26, 2012 / Leave a comment

Try something different for taco night – meatball tacos! These are fun, yummy and nutritious. 1c Thrive FD Ground Beef 1/2c Thrive Instant Pinto Beans 2T Thrive Chopped Onions 1T Thrive Chopped Celery 1T Thrive Red & Green Bell Peppers 1c Hot Water 1c Thrive Cornmeal 1T Homemade Taco Seasoning...
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Posted in Everything Else, Main Course, Recipes

Tagged Thrive FD Ground Beef, Thrive Instant Pinto Beans
Making Stock from Scratch

Posted by lindsey
/ February 26, 2012 / 1 Comment

Sorry, but there is not one single Thrive ingredient in this “recipe”. Okay, it isn’t even really a recipe – it’s more of a method. But I think it is really important that every cook knows how to make their own chicken stock from scratch. Sure, you can buy it...
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Posted in Everything Else, Ideas, Recipes
Brookies

Posted by lindsey
/ February 25, 2012 / Leave a comment

In the spirit of Do’Muffins, I give you the *Brookie*. It is part brownie, part cookie, and all wonderful! 1c Thrive White or Whole Wheat Flour 1/2c Thrive Quick Oats 1/4c Thrive Brownie Mix 1/4c Thrive Brown Sugar 1/4c Applesauce 1T Thrive Butter Powder 1T Thrive Whole Egg Powder 1c...
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Posted in Desserts, Everything Else, Recipes
Homemade Bagels

Posted by lindsey
/ February 23, 2012 / 1 Comment

Making bagels is a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon with your kids. This is a very hands on learning activity – kids can measure ingredients (hello math skills!), watch the yeast activate (chemistry and physics), knead the dough (tactile), experiment with mix-ins like seeds, nuts, and fruit, and...
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Posted in Breads, Everything Else, Recipes

Tagged Thrive Whole Wheat Flour