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Homemade Tortillas

by Toni Herrbach

With Cinco de Mayo almost a week away, it’s not too late to brush up on your tortilla making skills. If you don’t have any tortilla making skills, well you have come to the right place! Below you will find a tortilla tutorial. Say that one five times fast. Homemade tortillas are easy, and less expensive than the prepackaged. They taste amazing too! You can even make these for dessert. Just follow ...

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Abuelita Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

by Toni Herrbach

By contributing writer Beth These tasty treats started when I had a strong craving for spicy, delicious Mexican hot cocoa...AND cupcakes. Out of that craving, these Abuelita Hot Chocolate Cupcakes were born. I made them miniature because I think the flavor has just the right kick in a bite-size cupcake. They pack the right amount of sweetness and spiciness. I'm not sure what is in this hot ...

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Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake (Gluten Free and Vegan)

by Toni Herrbach

By contributing writer Tessa I always loved lemon poppy seed cake growing up. That version required a boxed mix. Since that option was out, I opted for a denser texture with this Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake. This cake screams Easter and spring to me, and while tasty on its own, here a few dress up ideas for you: I shared half with my neighbor and decided to stack two halves with ...

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Refried Beans

by Toni Herrbach

Making your own refried beans is easy and economical. There are many uses for refried beans: bean burritos, bean tacos, beans and cheese, bean dip and more. They are inexpensive and very nutritious. Pinto beans are high in fiber, magnesium and potassium and can be purchased at any grocery store for around $1-2 a pound. Most people purchase their refried beans pre-made in a can. While this is ...

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Oatmeal Pancakes: Gluten Free with Walnut Butter

by Toni Herrbach

By contributing writer Tessa These Gluten-Free Oatmeal Pancakes are one of the the most hearty pancakes I have yet to make. They have made their way into our pre-hiking repertoire for their packability and ability to satiate! I discovered this recipe years ago in a newspaper and had to work on making it allergy friendly. Necessity is always the mother of invention. The egg free version is ...

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How to Tell if You Have a Rotten Egg

by Toni Herrbach

When we returned from vacation the eggs in the fridge had passed their "sell by" date. I was pretty sure they were still good, but wanted to make sure before I fed them to the kids. This easy test will determine if your egg is good enough to eat, or it is time to toss. Submerge your egg in water. If the egg is fresh it will sink to the bottom. If it floats to the top throw it out. If it ...

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