tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110592892024-03-13T21:57:29.802-04:00dawnselenethe misadventures of a crafty womanDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-33568873635042159942013-07-31T14:38:00.000-04:002013-07-31T14:38:02.544-04:00new website<div style="text-align: center;">
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Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-72035547268139449322013-05-17T00:44:00.001-04:002013-05-17T09:20:50.530-04:00finally... it's time to garden!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We're doing raised beds for the first time ever. The raised bed to the left has onions, carrots, spinach and lettuce.<br />
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I'm planting all of my herbs and flowers in the garden bed next to the house (not raised). So far, we have 2 kinds of basil, lemon grass, oregano, chives, catnip, two kinds of parsley, lemon balm, sunflowers, 2 kinds of sage, mint, lavender, rosemary, thyme and strawberries.<br />
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We still have two raised beds to fill with soil. So we'll be planting a lot more. I know I still want to plant cucumbers, radishes, turnips, beans and, of course, tomatoes! I also want to plant feverfew, which is a great headache preventative.<br />
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I'm so excited for this years harvest. Not only am I experimenting with the raised beds, I am using companion planting this year. I know I'm getting ahead of myself, but I can't wait to see what the first harvest looks like!Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-14082413305001833012013-03-25T10:52:00.001-04:002013-03-25T10:52:06.025-04:00spring snow blizzard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">5 days into spring and we're having a blizzard. It's very pretty, but I'm ready for </span><span style="font-size: large;">warmer weather and gardening!</span></div>
Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-56078818416462686992013-03-22T10:40:00.001-04:002013-03-22T11:02:04.499-04:00{diy} homemade laundry detergent recipe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1 bar soap (ZOTE, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fels-Naptha" target="_blank">Fels-Naptha</a>, Ivory)<br />
1 cup of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washing_soda" target="_blank">washing soda</a><br />
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You can use a hand grater for the bar soap, but I feel like I am tasting it when I do that, which is very unpleasant, so I started putting mine in a food processor that is now devoted to these kinds of projects. I usually make big batches so I don't have to make it it very often. I'm always surprised at how far one big batch lasts.<br />
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I can find ZOTE, Fels-Naptha and Ivory at the local grocery store. I like to use Ivory and either the ZOTE or the Fels-Naptha because the latter two are specifically intended for laundry use. There are other natural soaps out there, but these are the only ones I've used and can vouch for.<br />
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<br />Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-40434055400150516262013-03-18T14:48:00.002-04:002013-03-22T09:08:55.929-04:00my new etsy shop is open for business!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-48041472745209646162013-03-08T15:17:00.001-05:002013-03-09T15:23:01.131-05:00Necklace with peridot, sterling silver and seed beads<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm getting ready to open an etsy store and this will be the first necklace that I will have for sale. It's one of my favorites. I love the spring-time green of the peridot with the contrast of the gunmetal Japanese seed beads. </div>
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<br />Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-24631668632891986762013-03-02T00:52:00.000-05:002013-03-02T00:52:24.508-05:00{diy} homemade calcium carbonateIn my posts about making tooth powders and toothpaste, I list calcium carbonate as an ingredient. Don't wanna buy it? You can make it yourself!<br />
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I prefer farm-fresh, free-range eggs.<br />
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Use your eggs as you normally would. I rinse off the egg white left over first and then store the shell in the carton for later use.<br />
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Once you have filled up your carton, rinse really well, removing any egg whites that may have been missed in the first rinse, but try not to remove the membrane, these have additional nutrients.<br />
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Boil 6 cups of filtered water in a stock pot<br />
Carefully place them into the water<br />
Boil for 10 minutes<br />
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Spread the shells on a baking sheet or baking pan and let dry overnight.<br />
Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees<br />
Bake for 10 minutes<br />
Using a coffee mill, powder your baked eggshells<br />
Store in a tightly sealed mason jar and keep them in cool dry environment (basement or pantry is fine)<br />
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Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-15432242610095004382013-03-01T16:35:00.001-05:002013-03-04T13:02:11.854-05:00{diy} homemade tooth powder recipes<br />
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I posted a <a href="http://dawnselene.blogspot.com/2012/06/homemade-toothpaste-recipe.html">toothpaste recipe</a> back in June. It's my personal favorite, but it's not the only option. Some people use baking soda by itself, but I have concerns about how abrasive that is for my teeth. You can always opt to leave the baking soda out. There are tooth powders you can make which last a lot longer than a paste. Below are some recipes for tooth powders.<br />
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Using a spoon, mix your ingredients really well or blend quickly in a blender or vitamix. Anything grainy should get milled into a fine powder so it's not harsh or abrasive on your teeth.<br />
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For "fine sea salt", you can use Himalayan salt if that's your preference. Or, if you don't like salty toothpaste/powder, you can leave it out altogether. For the <a href="http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/clay/clay.html?AID=130063" target="_blank">clay</a>, some prefer <a href="http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/clay/clay.html?AID=130063" target="_blank">bentonite</a> and some prefer <a href="http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/clay/clay.html?AID=130063" target="_blank">kaolin</a>. They are both non-toxic, mineral rich, detoxifying and affordable, so it all comes down to preference. I've seen some claims that kaolin clay is whitening, but I've seen more articles about the benefits of bentonite. You can always choose to use both kinds of <a href="http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/clay/clay.html?AID=130063" target="_blank">clay</a>. Arrowroot is much more accessible for some people, so if you can't get the clay and don't want to order it on the internet, replace the clay with arrowroot powder.<br />
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For some recipes I've specified certain <a href="http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/aroma/ess.html?AID=130063" target="_blank">essential oils</a>, but you can use your preference in it's place. Some essential oils to consider are peppermint, cinnamon, clove, orange, lemon, lavender, and bergamot. Remember to use <a href="http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/aroma/ess.html?AID=130063" target="_blank">essential oils</a> sparingly. If you're pregnant, omit them altogether.<br />
When using clove, it's numbing, so use it sparingly. Tea tree oil is good for the anti-bacterial benefit.<br />
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4 Tbsp baking soda<br />
2 tsp fine sea salt (you can use a coffee mill if necessary)<br />
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4 Tbsp baking soda<br />
2 tsp fine sea salt<br />
1 Tbsp of powdered orange or lemon zest<br />
1/4 tsp of peppermint or vanilla extract<br />
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2/3 cup baking soda<br />
4 tsp fine sea salt<br />
1/4 tsp peppermint extract (optional)<br />
10 - 15 drops peppermint essential oil<br />
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1/2 cup clay (bentonite or/and kaolin)<br />
2 Tbsp baking soda<br />
6-10 drops peppermint essential oil<br />
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2 Tbsp baking soda<br />
1 Tbsp sea salt<br />
3 Tbsp arrowroot<br />
5 drops essential oil (whatever your preference)<br />
1 tsp of powdered orange zest or lemon zest<br />
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1 Tbsp baking soda<br />
3 Tbsp arrowroot<br />
1/4 tsp peppermint extract (optional)<br />
10 - 15 drops peppermint essential oil<br />
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1/2 cup arrowroot powder<br />
1/4 cup baking soda<br />
1 tsp sea salt<br />
5-10 drops peppermint essential oil<br />
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4 Tbsp (bentonite or/and kaolin)<br />
3 Tbsp calcium carbonate<br />
1 Tbsp baking soda<br />
2 Tbsp dried peppermint leaves<br />
1 tsp ground cinnamon<br />
1/2 tsp ground cloves<br />
1 Tbsp xylitol powder<br />
10 - 15 drops essential oils<br />
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4 Tbsp clay (bentonite or/and kaolin)<br />
2 Tbsp powdered stevia herb<br />
2 Tbsp dried peppermint leaves<br />
2 Tbsp of dried sage leaves<br />
1 Tbsp of neem powder<br />
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4 Tbsp clay (bentonite or/and kaolin)<br />
1 Tbsp baking soda<br />
1/4 tsp myrrh gum powder<br />
1/2 tsp ground cloves<br />
1/2 part powdered stevia herb<br />
4 drops clove essential oil<br />
4 drops cinnamon essential oil<br />
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4 Tbsp baking soda<br />
4 Tbsp arrowroot powder<br />
2 Tbsp fine sea salt<br />
2 Tbsp fine powdered myrrh, if available (optional)<br />
2 Tbsp xylitol<br />
4 to 6 drops tea tree or lemon essential oil<br />
2 to 4 drops peppermint or lavender essential oilDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-81999347385238752832013-02-28T21:38:00.004-05:002013-03-02T11:16:38.515-05:00{diy} make your own wool dryer balls - take two<table>
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<li>Start by wrapping the yarn loosely around two fingers aproximately 10-15 times</li>
<li>Pull off your fingers and begin wrapping, shaping into a ball</li>
<li>Wrap until it's about the size of a tennis ball</li>
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<li>Once you've reached your desired size, using plastic yarn needles, weave one last strand (I usually cut the yarn so that there's about a foot left to work with) of yarn back and forth through the length of the ball. After doing this a few time or until you feel certain that it's secure, just snip off the end, being careful not cut the yarn that you've so carefully wound.</li>
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<li>Place in an old sock or stocking, you can tie it closed or tie a piece of string so it's nice and snug</li>
<li>I just throw it in with my wash a few times until it felts. You'll be able to tell that this is happening because the strands will begin sticking together.</li>
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<td>Some options: When it's about half the size you want (or half the size of a tennis ball), you can add a few drops of essential oils. My favorite is lavender, but you can use the essential oil of your choice. Some nice ones are sweet orange, vanilla, or ylang ylang. Keep in mind, the scent doesn't last, but it's nice while it does.</td>
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<td>Another option is to make a core. I uses Fisherman's Wool for the whole thing, but you could start with the cheaper wool to make a core and then finish with something fancier. </td>
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Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-5544755963733818012013-02-20T15:03:00.002-05:002013-02-20T15:41:48.103-05:00my "just in case" box<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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OK, so this is a little off my typical topic/post, but not really if you think about it. It's part of the self-sufficiency that I so strongly believe in. Now, I'd like to preface this with: I am not a prepper! But, I do think it's a good idea to have, what I like to call, an <i>oh sh*t box. </i>That's what this is. It just contains enough food and first aid for an emergency. We've had two hurricanes in two years and we are less then an hour from where Storm Sandy caused major damage.</div>
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here's a list of some of the things I have in here:<br />
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<li style="text-align: left;">salt</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">ground coffee</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">rice (3 different kinds)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">quinoa</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">beans</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">instant noodles</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">fruit cups</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">juice boxes</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">cold compress</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">floss</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">bandages</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">bandaids</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">finger splints</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">non-latex gloves</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">aspirin</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">tylenol</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">ibuprofen</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">benadryl</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">alcohol pads</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">antiseptic</li>
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I add things as I think of them, it's a lot fuller now then it was when I took this picture.</div>
Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-84290863953486579482013-02-19T15:14:00.003-05:002013-03-02T10:32:13.685-05:00{diy} make your own wool dryer balls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Go here for pictures detailing these steps...</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://dawnselene.blogspot.com/2013/02/diy-make-your-own-wool-dryer-balls-take.html">make your own wool dryer balls - take two</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have to say, I was really surprised at how well these worked, I don't think I really expected it to. There was less static and my laundry was really fluffy. And these are so easy to make. It's better for you, your family and it can extend the life of your dryer. Apparently, the chemicals on dryer sheets clog up the filter which can cause the machine to burn out and even scarier, can cause fires.</span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Start by wrapping the yarn loosely around two fingers aproximately 10-15 times</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pull off your fingers and begin wrapping, shaping into a ball</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wrap until it's about the size of a tennis ball</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once you've reached your desired size, using plastic yarn needles, weave one last strand (I usually cut the yarn so that there's about a foot left to work with) of yarn back and forth through the length of the ball. After doing this a few time or until you feel certain that it's secure, just snip off the end, being careful not cut the yarn that you've so carefully wound.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Place in an old sock or stocking, you can tie it closed or tie a piece of string so it's nice and snug</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I just throw it in with my wash a few times until it felts. You'll be able to tell that this is happening because the strands will begin sticking together.</span></li>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Some options: When it's about half the size you want (or half the size of a tennis ball), you can add a few drops of essential oils. My favorite is lavender, but you can use the essential oil of your choice. Some nice ones are sweet orange, vanilla, or ylang ylang. Keep in mind, the scent doesn't last, but it's nice while it does.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Another option is to make a core. I uses Fisherman's Wool for the whole thing, but you could start with the cheaper wool to make a core and then finish with something fancier. </span><br />
<br />Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-87348339405264298432013-02-17T23:04:00.002-05:002013-02-18T12:41:56.445-05:00yearning...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">I don't know about you, but I'm <i>really</i> ready for spring! I want to plant my garden and sit outside and listen the crickets and the birds!</span></div>
Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-22274102886192118962013-02-17T12:12:00.000-05:002013-02-19T22:23:36.020-05:00slow cooker 3 bean turkey chili with bread machine corn bread<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<u><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Chili</span></u></div>
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<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1.3 lb ground turkey</span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> (or you can use tofu)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 can chili beans, rinsed</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 medium tomato, diced</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 small can fire-roasted diced tomatoes</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 Tbsp chili powder</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1/4 tsp garlic powder</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 cloves fresh garlic, minced</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1/2 small onion, diced</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1/2 cup water</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1/2 tsp cumin</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 Tbsp olive oil</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tsp sea salt</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tsp sea salt</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 Tbsp sugar (I always use organic evaporated cane juice)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3 Tbsp butter (or margarine)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 cup milk (or milk alternative)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1/8 cup water</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 egg (or egg replacement)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast</span></li>
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Place the ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order suggested by your bread machine manual.</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Select the basic bread setting, and start the machine.</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once done, transfer the bread from the pan onto a rack to cool.</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Enjoy!</span><br />
<br />Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-89815432289895510822013-02-03T12:26:00.000-05:002013-02-19T09:13:11.755-05:00Gluten-free chocolate mug cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 20px;">3 Tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 18px;">1 1/2 tsp almond flour</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">3 </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Tbsp</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"> of cocoa powder (I use raw cacao, but that's what I keep stocked.)</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">1 Tbsp coconut oil</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">2 Tbsp organic evaporated cane juice</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">1 tsp <a href="http://dawnselene.blogspot.com/2012/05/homemade-vanilla-extract.html" target="_blank">vanilla extract (homemade)</a></span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;" /><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; display: inline; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #444444;">1 egg (I tried using apple sauce, but it the consistency wasn't right, I'll play with this later and post once I've done this successfully)</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; display: inline; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #444444;">2 Tbsp milk </span><span style="color: #666666;">(I used cashew milk, but you can use whatever milk you fancy - </span></span><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">cow, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">goat, almond, etc.)</span></span></span><br />
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Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-58735441784769744672013-01-26T17:03:00.000-05:002013-02-18T12:42:28.886-05:00my very own homemade garlic supplements...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Garlic has so many wonderful health benefits that we've been taking it in supplement form. So, I bought organic garlic, dehydrated it, milled it and then put it into capsules myself.<br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I've seen so many things about how bad clay litter is, but the price tag of the wheat litter has deterred me, and I really like the clumping litters, so I didn't want to switch to pellet or recycled news litter.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I started doing a little research. The wheat litter you buy at the store is basically just cracked wheat, and those who were making their own, really like it. So, Chris and I went to the feed store yesterday and bought 25 lbs for $6.45. I used my dry blade vitamix container and followed the directions for cracked wheat and voila, I filled a 35 lb litter pail with cracked wheat in 1/2 an hour. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Apparently, 2 cup batches are the best to work in for the vitamix blender, you get the most consistent results. Starting at variable 1, increase to variable 7, blend for 10-15 seconds. That's it. It's that easy!</span></div>
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Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-62593236454179290412012-10-13T18:41:00.002-04:002012-10-13T18:42:00.038-04:00gluten free artisan bread<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 cup brown rice flour</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">2 1/4 cups GF all purpose four</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 </span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">tbsp</span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> granulated active dry yeast</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 1/2 tsp sea salt</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 tbsp xanthan gum</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 1/3 cups lukewarm water (heated to 110°F)</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">2 large </span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">room temperature </span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">eggs (whisked)</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">2 </span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">tbsp</span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> olive oil</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 </span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">tbsp</span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> honey</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">In a separate container, mix warm water and yeast and set aside to soften. (about 5 minutes)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">In a large mixing bowl, mix together dry ingredients. Pour in water/yeast, honey and oil. Stir with a wooden spoon until a ball forms. Shape the dough into a squat oval shape, small ball or long tube. Let the dough rise 1-3 hours.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Bake for 30 minutes at </span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">375 degrees</span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">, until you hear a hollow sound when you tap the bottom.</span><br />
<br />Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-50366200294282890642012-10-11T13:19:00.000-04:002012-10-11T13:19:09.656-04:00vegan carrot ginger soup recipe<table>
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4 medium carrots, peeled, halved</div>
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1 small garlic cloves, peeled</div>
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2 tablespoons oil</div>
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger</div>
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1/2 cup soaked cashews</div>
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2 cups vegetable broth</div>
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Optionally, and suggested on the vitamix site for the <a href="https://www.vitamix.com/Find-Recipes/C/A/Carrot-Ginger-Tofu-Soup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">carrot ginger tofu soup</a>, you can sauté the chopped carrots and onion.</div>
Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-54763326485729170172012-09-18T14:58:00.001-04:002013-02-19T18:01:11.751-05:00vegan chocolate avocado "pudding"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 ripe medium avocados, peeled</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/3 cup raw cacao</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/4 cup raw agave nectar - I've seen recipes calling for honey, but I never have very good results using honey for anything cold or room temp.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1/2 cup <a href="http://dawnselene.blogspot.com/2012/08/almond-milk-recipe.html">almond milk</a> ( or preferred milk... rice, coconut, etc.)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 1/2 teaspoon <a href="http://dawnselene.blogspot.com/2012/05/homemade-vanilla-extract.html" target="">vanilla extract</a></span></li>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I toss it all in my vitamix, but I'm sure a processor or regular blender would do the trick. If you're using a regular blender, I'd mush the avocado a bit.</span>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-30047007808393726352012-08-22T12:57:00.002-04:002012-10-11T13:30:51.069-04:00basil lemon-limeade recipe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>3 cups water</li>
<li>3/4 lemons - peeled, sliced and seeded</li>
<li>1 lime sliced</li>
<li>stevia to taste</li>
<li>1/4 cup fresh basil leaves</li>
<li>about 1 cup ice, cubed or crushed</li>
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<li>Place all of your ingredients into the Vitamix</li>
<li>Beginning at speed 1 turn machine on and slowly increase to 10, then to High.</li>
<li>Blend for 1 minute or until desired consistency is reached.</li>
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I started with the <a href="https://www.vitamix.com/Find-Recipes/F/R/Frosty-Basil-Lemonade" target="_blank">recipe I found on the vitamix site</a> and made it my own. :) </div>
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<br />Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-31177351485524936372012-08-19T14:54:00.000-04:002012-10-11T13:31:06.339-04:00buckwheat zucchini pancakes recipe<table align="center"><tbody>
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<li>1/3 cup milk - I used my <a href="http://dawnselene.blogspot.com/2012/08/almond-milk-recipe.html">homemade almond milk</a></li>
<li>2 cups chopped zucchini</li>
<li>2 large eggs or equivalent egg substitute</li>
<li>1/4 t salt (optional)</li>
<li>2 T sugar or other sweetener, to taste</li>
<li>1/4 t ground cinnamon</li>
<li>1/4 t ground ginger</li>
<li>1 1/2 cups buckwheat flour - I made the flour for this using my dry blade container right before combing these ingredients. </li>
<li>2 teaspoons baking powder </li>
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<li>Place milk, zucchini, egg, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and ginger into the Vitamix container and secure the lid</li>
<li>Starting on variable 1, turn machine on and slowly increase to variable 5</li>
<li>Blend for 15-20 seconds. Remove the lid and add flour and baking powder</li>
<li>Replace lid and blend for 5-10 seconds or until mixed</li>
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<li>3 cups water</li>
<li>1 cup raw almonds</li>
<li>a sprinkle of cinnamon (optional, but recommended)</li>
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<li>Soak almonds for about 12 hours - this is optional, but almonds are better for you after soaking.
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<li>it removes anti-nutrients like phytates, tannins and goitrogens</li>
<li>it helps to neutralise enzyme inhibitors</li>
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<li>Add almonds, and water. If desired, add flavoring and/or sweetener now too. Raw cacao, strawberries, vanilla beans or cinnamon are great for flavoring. Agave or dates are great for sweetening. The only thing I add is the cinnamon.</li>
<li>Turn blender on, bring the speed up to high speed quickly. I highly recommend using a vitamix for this if you have one. It does a much better job of pulverizing/pureeing the almonds. </li>
<li>I strain mine and keep the almond meal for later projects/recipes, using a nut milk bag. Their cheap and perfect for the job.</li>
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<a href="http://healthyblenderrecipes.com/" target="_blank">The Blender Girl</a> gives a great explanation about the health benefits of <a href="http://healthyblenderrecipes.com/resources/how_to/#/why-soak-grains-nuts-and-seeds" target="_blank">soaking grains, nuts and seeds</a> and it's important.</div>
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Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-71149922418241316852012-08-15T08:04:00.000-04:002012-10-11T13:31:28.557-04:00gluten-free rosemary crackers recipe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>1/2 cup gluten-free flour of your choice - I used Bob's Red Mill GF All Purpose Baking Flour. Of course, you could always use whole wheat flour or regular all purpose flour</li>
<li>1/2 cup almond meal (flour) - I used the left-over almond meal from the <a href="http://dawnselene.blogspot.com/2012/08/almond-milk-recipe.html">almond milk</a> I made the previous day</li>
<li>1 1/2 Tbsp nutritional yeast</li>
<li>1 3/4 Tbsp flax meal</li>
<li>1/4 tsp garlic powder</li>
<li>1/2 tsp sea salt</li>
<li>1 1/2 tsp dried, crushed rosemary</li>
<li>1/4 tsp baking soda</li>
<li>2 tbsp sesame seeds - I used ones I had previously roasted</li>
<li>1/4 cup water</li>
<li>1/2 tsp olive oil</li>
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<li>Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.</li>
<li>Mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl.</li>
<li>Add wet ingredients and mixing well.</li>
<li>Knead the dough with your hands.</li>
<li>Shape into a ball.</li>
<li>Roll out the dough on the parchment paper until it’s about 1/8th inch thick, or as thin as you can get it without ripping. Using a pastry wheel or pizza slicer, cut the sheet into cracker sizes.</li>
<li>Bake at 350F for 18-20 minutes or until the crackers are a light golden.</li>
<li>Cool on cooling rack for 10 mins.</li>
<li>Store in air-tight container once fully cooled.</li>
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<br />Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-51177852904727104722012-07-28T17:33:00.000-04:002012-07-28T17:39:41.961-04:00homemade butter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, I made butter for the first time today using my vitamix. . .<br />
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2 cups (16 oz.) heavy whipping cream (I used organic)<br />
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste (optional)<br />
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<li>Starting at variable 1, turn blender on and slowly increase the speed to variable 10, then to high</li>
<li>Blend until the cream thickens and you hear a change in the sound of the machine</li>
<li>Stop the machine, using a spatula, scrape down the sides, pushing the whipped cream into the center of the container</li>
<li>Using variable 5, blend for 5 seconds, stop and scrape sides again</li>
<li>repeat this a few times until you begin to see liquid, you'll also notice that the sound changes and the blades seem to move more easily</li>
<li>Blend for a few more seconds until solid butter sets up in center on top of blades</li>
<li>Using a fine strainer, drain the butter. What drains is buttermilk. I didn't save mine this time around, but I intend to next time</li>
<li>Put the butter into a bowl and add salt to taste. Manipulate the butter using a spatula or a spoon to push out as much liquid as possible</li>
<li>I used a small mason jar to store mine. I'll probably take half of it for storing in the freezer. We simply don't go through butter that quickly.</li>
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If you don't have a vitamix, <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_5075803_make-butter-blender.html" target="_blank">try using a blender</a>, <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_5659435_make-butter-mason-jar.html" target="_blank">a mason jar</a> or <a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Butter-With-a-Food-Processor-in-Two-Minutes" target="_blank">a food processor</a>. </div>
<br />Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00325253084995060492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11059289.post-72381368020410671692012-07-24T22:22:00.000-04:002012-07-25T10:52:36.995-04:00raw cashew milk recipe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1 cup raw cashews soaked for 2- 4 hours. Soaking is optional, but definitely recommended... <a href="http://healthyblenderrecipes.com/resources/how_to/#/why-soak-grains-nuts-and-seeds">the blender girl</a> explains why wonderfully!<br />
3 or 4 cups of filtered water, depending on how rich and creamy you want it to be<br />
I use 4 cups and it's plenty creamy<br />
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sweetening 3-4 Tbsp agave nectar, raw honey, coconut sugar, a couple of pitted dates or<br />
a few drops of Stevia. I am dealing with candida, so I opt for none of these, but I have successfully used raw agave and dates.<br />
1-2 tsp of natural vanilla extract or even better, vanilla right from the bean<br />
a smidge of sea salt<br />
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for more milk recipes check out <a href="http://healthyblenderrecipes.com/recipes/type/home_made_milk_recipes/">healthyblenderrecipes.com</a><br />
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