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Editorial
Hello ,
Hi there and welcome to the next edition of the HBHW newsletter. Our vegetable garden is growing nicely. We had our first little cherry tomatoes this morning and they were absolutely wonderful. I can't wait for the squash, zucchini, radishes, beans, peas and melons we planted to be ready for harvesting. And of course tomatoes... you can't ever have enough garden-fresh tomatoes, can
you? Are you growing a garden this year? How about some fresh herbs on the kitchen counter or a tomato plant on the patio? I always thought of myself as a person with brown thumbs, but am starting to think it was just a lack of knowledge and practice. So far I'm enjoying the gardening and it looks like we'll actually get a fair amount of fruits and vegetables out of our efforts. As an added bonus, we're spending more time together as a family in the backyard which is always a
plus. And of course all those yummy veggie are a lot healthier, which brings me to today's newsletter edition. It's based around healthy eating. The theme of this week's edition was inspired by my friend Tracy from MomsInABlog.com. She just released a new cookbook called "Darn Good & Dang Tasty". I got an early sneak peek and had a chance to try some of
her recipes. Everything we've tried so far has been delicious. I'm sharing one of my favorites in the recipe section - good think we planted some carrots (though I'm a little worried that it's already too hot down here for them).
Until next week, Susanne - The Hillbilly Housewife
www.HillbillyHousewife.com P.S. A Big Thank
You to everyone that ordered the Cast Iron Cookbook. I'm glad it was well received and the orders will help pay for flights to Germany this summer to go see my Grandmother. I'll have some more news on that front next week. |
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"It is the familiar that usually eludes us in life. What is before our noses is what we see last." William Barrett
Featured Recipe of the Week |
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Good For You Carrot Muffins
http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/tasty
- 1 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup
flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 1/3 cups shredded carrot
- 2/3 cup fat free milk
- 2 tablespoons fat free sour cream
- 1/4 cup egg whites, lightly
beaten
Line muffin pan with papers or spritz with nonstick spray. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, oats, baking powder, and nutmeg. In a separate bowl mix together carrots, milk, sour cream, and egg white. Blend together dry and wet ingredients. Fill each muffin cup a little over half full. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.
A Few Related Recipes
You're welcome to share the recipe on Pinterest, Facebook etc. I'm also sharing a lot of recipes on the HBHW Facebook page. Click on through to check it out. As always, likes, comments and shares are much appreciated. :)
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Kindle News
35 Quick and Easy Ground Beef Crockpot Recipes I love my crockpot. There are quite a few days when I couldn't put a home-cooked meal together without it. It's so easy and convenient to dump everything in the pot in the morning, turn it on and then go about my day. When dinner time rolls around, the
food is ready to eat and after dinner there's only one pot to clean up. Ground beef is wonderful in slow cooker dishes. It's still fairly affordable and a little ground beef goes a long way to give body and flavor to your dishes. |
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The Hillbilly Housewife Recommends
Healthy food doesn't have to be bland and tasteless. In fact, it can be Darn Good & Dang Tasty. In the newest ebook from MomsInABlog.com, Tracy shows you over 100 Low Carb, Low Fat, Gluten Free, Sugar Free & Vegetarian recipes that help you get started on your way to creating a healthier
you! Check out this new Cookbook at: http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/tasty
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Frugal Fun on Facebook
We're having a lot of fun talking about all things frugal and homemaking on Facebook. Join in the discussion at the Hillbilly Housewife Facebook page. Be sure to like the page so you don't miss a thing. Here's just one of this week's topics. |
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Seasonal Meal Plans
This week's frugal tip comes from my good friend Christine - The Menu Mom. Check out her meal planning service here. One of the biggest beliefs is that frugal and healthy do not go hand in hand. Yes, it is true that oftentimes the foods in the local grocery store sales ad feature processed junk. Sometimes
you just have to get a bit more creative. First off, do check your sales ad for the week. (Maybe a couple different stores if you have a few in your area.) Produce and meats do go on sale, although it is often one or two items for the week. Go ahead and stock up on those! Most meats and many vegetables can be frozen. Many fruits can be dried or frozen as well. (Once you have a system down, these will be what you resort to in the off-season). Be willing to eat
seasonal produce, and you will save. |
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Second, look into your local options. Do you have a farmer's market, local co-op or CSA? (http://www.localharvest.org/csa/) These places are not always the cheapest, but sometimes you can find great deals! I recently also began ordering from www.azurestandard.com Their truck comes to my area once a month and I have been able to
get great produce deals! I just got 20 pounds of organic Pink Lady Apples for $22 and they are delicious! And my final tip - in the spring/summer months plant a garden! There are so many ideas out there now of how to garden even if you only have a tiny space. Seeds are super cheap and a hearty garden can feed your family all summer!
Featured Article of the Week |
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Darn Good & Dang Tasty - Eating Healthy Doesn't Have to Taste Bad
My friend Tracy from MomsinaBlog.com put together a wonderful new cookbook full of healthy recipes that taste great. I asked her to share her thoughts and inspiration for writing the book along with some recipes with you. Enjoy and don't forget to check out Darn Good & Dang Tasty. Oftentimes
when we think of eating healthy food our brains turn to things like tasteless tuna salad on dry melba toast - or something equally as bland. We want to eat good food that tastes good, too, ~we really do~ but the reality is that it's not always easy to come up with a meal, especially on the fly, that isn't full of (if you'll forgive my language) crap. I completely understand how you feel. There have been many nights when I stare longingly into the fridge and/or pantry for
inspiration when, finally, in defeat, I give up and order pizza or call the hubs to pick up something quick from drive thru. As you can imagine, this leads to a bigger waistline and a smaller bank account and that's just not good for anyone. To help get your healthy food mojo going and give your brain some flavorful ideas, I've compiled a selection of recipes that are darn good for you and dang tasty to boot. I hope these recipes give you a jump start to healthier eating with
food that tastes just as good as it looks and smells. Tracy shared two wonderful recipes with us. Click through to the HBHW to see them. |
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Please don't forget to "Pin" these articles and posts when you head to the Hillbilly Housewife website to read more. It helps get the word out about the site and the newsletter. Thank you! |
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A Little Something Inspirational...
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Final Thought
That's it from me for this week. I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend full of cookouts and family fun. I'm busy getting ahead of the game with my kindle cookbooks, new recipes and articles for the site etc. before summer starts in earnest. I'm also doing my best to be active on the HBHW Facebook page. I hope you stop by and say hello. I hope you have a productive rest of the week as well and wonderful weekend.
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