Although we live out in the country, so-to-speak, we don't usually see wildlife such as a moose. In fact, 60 moose were introduced onto the Grand Mesa area (about 50 miles away) in the last two years. Apparently, the moose like it here as there is talk that their population has more than doubled in the last two years.
My daughter Mary received these pictures from her friend Jesse who lives around the corner. The pictures were taken by Jesse's younger brother and emailed to Mary. I thought it might be fun for you to see how brown in gets in Colorado in the late Fall along with the "wildlife" shot of the bull moose.
Off he goes over the fence and up a nearby hillside.
viernes, 31 de octubre de 2008
jueves, 23 de octubre de 2008
Honey Glazed Chicken, a family favorite
Ed Note: It turns out that one of our family favorite recipes, Honey Glazed Chicken, was a hit in Iraq. Here is an update from my oldest daughter Laura, who is currently serving in a Christian School in the Kurdish area of Iraq. Read on:
Dear Mommy,
Oh, I forgot to tell you- I made Honey Glazed Chicken for our whole team on Monday and they LOVED it! It was definately a hit:-)
It is a great recipe too because we actually have all those ingredients here! We didn't have to scratch our heads and say "Well, we could subsitiute this for this since we don't have this and this and this ingredient...!"
We also made dinner for the guys tonight (they were having some of the male teachers over this evening and asked us to make dinner, but we can't stay for it... but we are happy to serve! Anyway, we need to go deliver their dinner.
Jeremiah requested the Honey Glazed Chicken so we are serving it to the Kurdish men- I will let you know how they like it!
Laura in Iraq
Dear Mommy,
Oh, I forgot to tell you- I made Honey Glazed Chicken for our whole team on Monday and they LOVED it! It was definately a hit:-)
It is a great recipe too because we actually have all those ingredients here! We didn't have to scratch our heads and say "Well, we could subsitiute this for this since we don't have this and this and this ingredient...!"
We also made dinner for the guys tonight (they were having some of the male teachers over this evening and asked us to make dinner, but we can't stay for it... but we are happy to serve! Anyway, we need to go deliver their dinner.
Jeremiah requested the Honey Glazed Chicken so we are serving it to the Kurdish men- I will let you know how they like it!
Laura in Iraq
martes, 21 de octubre de 2008
Baking Testimonials, comments, questions.
Today I sent out an email entitled, "Is baking bread and storing grain economical?"
I received many interesting responses you might enjoy reading through:
<<<By the way, I share your bread recipe(Marilyn's Famous Whole Wheat Bread Recipe) with everyone that I know that buys a Zojirushi bread machine. It's far better than the one in the Zoj recipe book and even better than Bread Beckers. Everyone I know loves your recipe, so thanks for sharing it with us! Bunnie C
Zojirushi Bakery Supreme (Auto Baker Method)
2 TB honey
2 TB oil
1 1/2 C water (90 - 100F)
1 1/2 tsp Real Salt
3 1/2 C fresh whole wheat flour
2 tsp Dough Enhancer
3 TB Vital Gluten
1 1/2 tsp Saf Instant Yeast>>>
Another:
<<<Marilyn,
I understand Connie's concerns! I would be interested in seeing the cost break-down of how you price your bread; when I've done mine, it comes in closer to $3 a loaf to make it myself. Still cheaper than buying it, and of course it's healthier, and I get the satisfaction of doing it and my children help so we like it :)
Regarding storage, the buckets are wonderful but expensive. I had some grain in buckets in our basement, but for everyday use I had 25lb each of quite a few varities in non-airtight Sterilite stacking bins in my kitchen. They were fine for years (rotating the grains as I used them), but in the last few months I lost 2 bins to maggots (spread from an infestation in my bin of dried fruit I'd harvested and dried myself) and the remaining 3 to flour moths. Now I have everything in buckets. Less convenient access but I hope we're through our pest problems. For those who do buy in bulk, please urge them to store in airtight containers! I had never heard of flour moths and had no idea maggots could get into grain (or dried fruit -- and they ate right through ziplock freezer bags!). At least the buckets only need to be bought once. Tyrie W>>>
Tyrie and others,
his is how I calculate (estimate) the cost of bread per loaf:
My grain costs me about $30.00 per 50 lb bag. It takes roughly one
pound of flour per loaf (1.5 lb loaf).The whole wheat flour cost is 60 cents.
Water is free, but I do use filtered water so there is no chlorine or other chemical contaminants in my bread.
Saf Yeast costs me $5.99 per pkg (I use SAF Instant yeast). I would use about 1 tsp per loaf. I calculate that cost at 5 cents, that is an estimate.
Salt is 1 tsp. I don't calculate that cost, but call it 1 cent. (I use Real Salt)
Honey and oil are my most expensive ingredients. I would use 2 TB honey per loaf and 2 TB oil per loaf, so depending on the costs of the oil and honey you purchase (bulk purchases are cheaper per cup). I calculate the honey cost at 25 cents (1 cup of honey costs me $2.00 because I buy it in bulk).
The oil is 2 TB per loaf and I use olive oil which costs me about $13.00 for 2 qts. so that is 20 cents for 2 TB.
Total estimated expense is $1.11.
So even if your ingredient costs are more because you don't buy in bulk, we are talking in the neighborhood of $1.00 to $1.25 a loaf. You could add in electrical costs if you were really wanting an accurate cost, but I think the point is homemade bread is significantly less expensive and better quality than most store bought equivalents.
Depending on the size of your family and how many loaves of bread you use a week, you can calculate annual savings. Large families will save a bundle!
Here was a reply from Tamara, a homemaker, who's husband has had some significant health improvements since she started baking bread. Read her story in her words.
<<<Dear Marilyn,
About 1.5-2 years ago I began grinding my grains an making all my doughs. I'd made bread in a machine for years, but have since given the machine away. Let me simply say that my husband has struggled with high blood pressure for years and has worn glasses since his school days. The only changes in his diet over the 1.5-2 years was that I varied our meats/fish consumption and the whole grains.
In the last year he came home from a eye appt. to find that he was no longer required to wear glasses, now 20/20. The doctor said this was very rare and wanted to know if his diet had changed. We were in awe. Then a few months later he went to the doctor for a check up, and giggled when she congratulated him on his completely low/normal range BP.
She wanted to know what was so funny, and he said he'd been pretty stressed the past week and figured it would be sky high. In 11.5 years of marriage, that was the lowest his BP had ever been. We truly believe it is a direct result of the grains. I make everything else too (i.e. detergents, yogurt, sauces, etc.). He travels every other week and cannot eat as well those days, due to his occupation. Look at the changes have done for him! Tamara E.>>>
Thanks Tamara for sharing. Do you have a testimonial or question to share with others? Please post here at my blog.
One more health testimonial:
<<<Dear Marilyn,
Your bread recipes and milling grain is helping me to survive a horrible Auto Immune Disease I was just diagnosed with & my daughter more than likely has as well. It is the only thing some days I feel like eating and has staved off anemia & helps the ulcers in my throat stomach & soft tissue. I am grateful for your recipes I believe 6 months ago I bought your ebook, what a blessing you are!
Your bread & milling grains have helped us tremendously with energy & getting healthier. Thank you again & God bless you. Many Blessings, Larisa G>>>
This is a common question about how to keep bread from drying out so quickly:
<<<Dear Marilyn,
I enjoy making my own bread. My bread seems to get dried out a day or two after it's been baked. I'm wondering if there is a secret to getting bread to stay moist. Thank you, Loretta >>>
Answer: If your bread is dry, use less flour during the kneading process. If it stales quickly, always use honey, honey is the secret to keeping bread from drying out. Marilyn
Remember:
Marilyn's Famous Bread Recipe is VERSATILE! Use it to make cinnamon rolls, pizza, bread sticks, and more. Click this link for Whole Wheat Bread Dough Variations. If you use this bread dough to make your own rolls, cinnamon rolls, pizza, etc.the savings continues to grow.
I received many interesting responses you might enjoy reading through:
<<<By the way, I share your bread recipe(Marilyn's Famous Whole Wheat Bread Recipe) with everyone that I know that buys a Zojirushi bread machine. It's far better than the one in the Zoj recipe book and even better than Bread Beckers. Everyone I know loves your recipe, so thanks for sharing it with us! Bunnie C
Zojirushi Bakery Supreme (Auto Baker Method)
2 TB honey
2 TB oil
1 1/2 C water (90 - 100F)
1 1/2 tsp Real Salt
3 1/2 C fresh whole wheat flour
2 tsp Dough Enhancer
3 TB Vital Gluten
1 1/2 tsp Saf Instant Yeast>>>
Another:
<<<Marilyn,
I understand Connie's concerns! I would be interested in seeing the cost break-down of how you price your bread; when I've done mine, it comes in closer to $3 a loaf to make it myself. Still cheaper than buying it, and of course it's healthier, and I get the satisfaction of doing it and my children help so we like it :)
Regarding storage, the buckets are wonderful but expensive. I had some grain in buckets in our basement, but for everyday use I had 25lb each of quite a few varities in non-airtight Sterilite stacking bins in my kitchen. They were fine for years (rotating the grains as I used them), but in the last few months I lost 2 bins to maggots (spread from an infestation in my bin of dried fruit I'd harvested and dried myself) and the remaining 3 to flour moths. Now I have everything in buckets. Less convenient access but I hope we're through our pest problems. For those who do buy in bulk, please urge them to store in airtight containers! I had never heard of flour moths and had no idea maggots could get into grain (or dried fruit -- and they ate right through ziplock freezer bags!). At least the buckets only need to be bought once. Tyrie W>>>
Tyrie and others,
his is how I calculate (estimate) the cost of bread per loaf:
My grain costs me about $30.00 per 50 lb bag. It takes roughly one
pound of flour per loaf (1.5 lb loaf).The whole wheat flour cost is 60 cents.
Water is free, but I do use filtered water so there is no chlorine or other chemical contaminants in my bread.
Saf Yeast costs me $5.99 per pkg (I use SAF Instant yeast). I would use about 1 tsp per loaf. I calculate that cost at 5 cents, that is an estimate.
Salt is 1 tsp. I don't calculate that cost, but call it 1 cent. (I use Real Salt)
Honey and oil are my most expensive ingredients. I would use 2 TB honey per loaf and 2 TB oil per loaf, so depending on the costs of the oil and honey you purchase (bulk purchases are cheaper per cup). I calculate the honey cost at 25 cents (1 cup of honey costs me $2.00 because I buy it in bulk).
The oil is 2 TB per loaf and I use olive oil which costs me about $13.00 for 2 qts. so that is 20 cents for 2 TB.
Total estimated expense is $1.11.
So even if your ingredient costs are more because you don't buy in bulk, we are talking in the neighborhood of $1.00 to $1.25 a loaf. You could add in electrical costs if you were really wanting an accurate cost, but I think the point is homemade bread is significantly less expensive and better quality than most store bought equivalents.
Depending on the size of your family and how many loaves of bread you use a week, you can calculate annual savings. Large families will save a bundle!
Here was a reply from Tamara, a homemaker, who's husband has had some significant health improvements since she started baking bread. Read her story in her words.
<<<Dear Marilyn,
About 1.5-2 years ago I began grinding my grains an making all my doughs. I'd made bread in a machine for years, but have since given the machine away. Let me simply say that my husband has struggled with high blood pressure for years and has worn glasses since his school days. The only changes in his diet over the 1.5-2 years was that I varied our meats/fish consumption and the whole grains.
In the last year he came home from a eye appt. to find that he was no longer required to wear glasses, now 20/20. The doctor said this was very rare and wanted to know if his diet had changed. We were in awe. Then a few months later he went to the doctor for a check up, and giggled when she congratulated him on his completely low/normal range BP.
She wanted to know what was so funny, and he said he'd been pretty stressed the past week and figured it would be sky high. In 11.5 years of marriage, that was the lowest his BP had ever been. We truly believe it is a direct result of the grains. I make everything else too (i.e. detergents, yogurt, sauces, etc.). He travels every other week and cannot eat as well those days, due to his occupation. Look at the changes have done for him! Tamara E.>>>
Thanks Tamara for sharing. Do you have a testimonial or question to share with others? Please post here at my blog.
One more health testimonial:
<<<Dear Marilyn,
Your bread recipes and milling grain is helping me to survive a horrible Auto Immune Disease I was just diagnosed with & my daughter more than likely has as well. It is the only thing some days I feel like eating and has staved off anemia & helps the ulcers in my throat stomach & soft tissue. I am grateful for your recipes I believe 6 months ago I bought your ebook, what a blessing you are!
Your bread & milling grains have helped us tremendously with energy & getting healthier. Thank you again & God bless you. Many Blessings, Larisa G>>>
This is a common question about how to keep bread from drying out so quickly:
<<<Dear Marilyn,
I enjoy making my own bread. My bread seems to get dried out a day or two after it's been baked. I'm wondering if there is a secret to getting bread to stay moist. Thank you, Loretta >>>
Answer: If your bread is dry, use less flour during the kneading process. If it stales quickly, always use honey, honey is the secret to keeping bread from drying out. Marilyn
Remember:
Marilyn's Famous Bread Recipe is VERSATILE! Use it to make cinnamon rolls, pizza, bread sticks, and more. Click this link for Whole Wheat Bread Dough Variations. If you use this bread dough to make your own rolls, cinnamon rolls, pizza, etc.the savings continues to grow.
miércoles, 15 de octubre de 2008
DENVER AREA TRUCKLOAD GRAIN SALE
The ordering deadline for the next Denver area grain sale will be October 25. Unfortunately, that means there is not time for brochures to be mailed out and I am depending on YOU to spread the news to interested friends and family by word of mouth. Please TELL all your friends who may be interested in ordering grain in the next year and let them know orders must be in by next Saturday and carry you through until October of 2009!
The ordering instructions have changed, so please read through the entire page. For those of you who don't know, my husband Duane E Moll, died right after the last grain sale in April of 2008. Without the help of the grain sale hosts, theKnoshaug family, I would not be able to continue to provide ultra high quality Montana grains and beans to you at this time.
As I prepared the pricing for the grain sale, a job Duane had always done, a flood of tears threatened to overwhelm me. Just at that moment, my loving heavenly Father/husband provided a phone call from a customer interested in ordering grains.
Graciously she prayed for me to carry on in his strength. Truthfully I would not be able to continue without the many prayers of people holding me up. The grieving process is a hard work, I have found, that can not be hurried and I never know when it is going to hit me. I appreciate your patience with me in this time of transition.
Duane loved making arrangements for the semi-annual grain sale, he loved meeting and interacting with customers, and even the heavy work of loading grains into your cars. Duane truely had the vision and passion for the The Urban Homemaker business as well as the servant's heart that enabled us to hold a semi-annual grain sale for the last 17 years in the Denver area. Doing this grain sale without Duane is one more step for me in grieving and could not be done without the help of the Knoshaug family.
For the complete listing of grains and beans, Click Here
Would you please help me honor Duane's memory by making a purchase of $75.00 or more and I will give you a complimentary copy of my new Spiral Bound Bread Baking, A Beginner's Guide to Baking Bread Spiral Bound book dedicated to Duane's memory. Read on:
In Duane's honor I'm offering a complimentary copy( $14.95 retail value) of my new Spiral Bound book, A Beginner's Guide to Baking Bread by Marilyn Moll for all orders including grain orders of $75.00 or more. Be sure to request this book when ordering, by using the above link, or adding your request for this book to the comments section of check out.
This 90 page book includes:
* Step-by-Step Mixing Instructions
* How to Develop the Gluten
* Tips for the Best Bread
* Lots of Marilyn's Best Bread and Roll Recipes
* Troubleshooting Guide
* The Two-Stage Process
Again, I appreciate your ongoing prayers, business, and loyalty over the last 17 years and all the wonderful cards and emails I received since Duane's passing. I could not carry on without your support and prayers.
For the complete listing of grains and beans, Click Here
Ordering Instructions Have Changed - Please Read Carefully!
1. The ordering deadline is October 25 so there is not time for brochures to be mailed out. We are depending on YOU to spread the news to interested friends and family by word of mouth. Please TELL all your friends who may be interested in ordering grain and let them know orders must be in by next Saturday and carry you through the next year!
2. The next grain sale will NOT be until Fall of 2009 because the Knoshaug family, who hosts the sale in Aurora, will be expecting a new baby in April of 2009. Please plan ahead with a one year grain supply and SAVE!
3. Payments will be taken through paypal and check only. Checks will be made out to Michele Knoshaug, and mailed to 17105 E. Harvard Ave, Aurora, CO 80015. You may call her with questions at 303-751-5291.
4. All grain must be picked up in Aurora on November 22, 2008 unless previous arrangements have been made.
5. PLEASE NOTE: The next grain sale will be October of 2009 (one year from now) since the Knoshaug family is expecting a new baby in April of 2009. Please plan ahead and take advantage of prices before they go up.
One of the best preparedness strategies I know of for facing turbulent times is having plenty of grains and beans on hand and today's prices. Grains and beans are nutritious and economical and all you need for complete nutrition in difficult times.
For the complete listing of grains and beans, Click Here
The ordering instructions have changed, so please read through the entire page. For those of you who don't know, my husband Duane E Moll, died right after the last grain sale in April of 2008. Without the help of the grain sale hosts, theKnoshaug family, I would not be able to continue to provide ultra high quality Montana grains and beans to you at this time.
As I prepared the pricing for the grain sale, a job Duane had always done, a flood of tears threatened to overwhelm me. Just at that moment, my loving heavenly Father/husband provided a phone call from a customer interested in ordering grains.
Graciously she prayed for me to carry on in his strength. Truthfully I would not be able to continue without the many prayers of people holding me up. The grieving process is a hard work, I have found, that can not be hurried and I never know when it is going to hit me. I appreciate your patience with me in this time of transition.
Duane loved making arrangements for the semi-annual grain sale, he loved meeting and interacting with customers, and even the heavy work of loading grains into your cars. Duane truely had the vision and passion for the The Urban Homemaker business as well as the servant's heart that enabled us to hold a semi-annual grain sale for the last 17 years in the Denver area. Doing this grain sale without Duane is one more step for me in grieving and could not be done without the help of the Knoshaug family.
For the complete listing of grains and beans, Click Here
Would you please help me honor Duane's memory by making a purchase of $75.00 or more and I will give you a complimentary copy of my new Spiral Bound Bread Baking, A Beginner's Guide to Baking Bread Spiral Bound book dedicated to Duane's memory. Read on:
In Duane's honor I'm offering a complimentary copy( $14.95 retail value) of my new Spiral Bound book, A Beginner's Guide to Baking Bread by Marilyn Moll for all orders including grain orders of $75.00 or more. Be sure to request this book when ordering, by using the above link, or adding your request for this book to the comments section of check out.
This 90 page book includes:
* Step-by-Step Mixing Instructions
* How to Develop the Gluten
* Tips for the Best Bread
* Lots of Marilyn's Best Bread and Roll Recipes
* Troubleshooting Guide
* The Two-Stage Process
Again, I appreciate your ongoing prayers, business, and loyalty over the last 17 years and all the wonderful cards and emails I received since Duane's passing. I could not carry on without your support and prayers.
For the complete listing of grains and beans, Click Here
Ordering Instructions Have Changed - Please Read Carefully!
1. The ordering deadline is October 25 so there is not time for brochures to be mailed out. We are depending on YOU to spread the news to interested friends and family by word of mouth. Please TELL all your friends who may be interested in ordering grain and let them know orders must be in by next Saturday and carry you through the next year!
2. The next grain sale will NOT be until Fall of 2009 because the Knoshaug family, who hosts the sale in Aurora, will be expecting a new baby in April of 2009. Please plan ahead with a one year grain supply and SAVE!
3. Payments will be taken through paypal and check only. Checks will be made out to Michele Knoshaug, and mailed to 17105 E. Harvard Ave, Aurora, CO 80015. You may call her with questions at 303-751-5291.
4. All grain must be picked up in Aurora on November 22, 2008 unless previous arrangements have been made.
5. PLEASE NOTE: The next grain sale will be October of 2009 (one year from now) since the Knoshaug family is expecting a new baby in April of 2009. Please plan ahead and take advantage of prices before they go up.
One of the best preparedness strategies I know of for facing turbulent times is having plenty of grains and beans on hand and today's prices. Grains and beans are nutritious and economical and all you need for complete nutrition in difficult times.
For the complete listing of grains and beans, Click Here
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