FROM SCRATCH CLUB

Thanksgiving….it is one of the holidays that revolve around tradition.  All week we have been talking about what our family traditions are when it comes to Thanksgiving. My family loves this holiday.  My husband loves to entertain, cook and he especially enjoys preparing the annual turkey that we refer to as “Willie Bird”.  The kids [...]

Another wonderful day for a race. And to be inspired. From Scratch Club member Sarah, and Amanda’s husband Eric ran Schenectady’s Stockade-athon 15k Race (9.3miles).- Christina  

I have a HUGE sweet tooth and one of my greatest weaknesses. At the beginning of my weight lost journey I knew I needed to find ways to have a small treat that would satisfy me but still keep to my goal of weight loss.  I came across a book at Target, Hungry Girl,  200 [...]

I have to admit, I do watch calories and portion size.  Something my husband and I learned and worked at for over a year and half now. Combined we lost over 100 pounds and have successfully kept that weight off.  So…this is one of our favorites.  A huge portion for about 85 calories (a good cup [...]

Butter, heavy cream, peanut butter, sugar…..yeah not so healthy but sometimes you must indulge and if you are going to indulge this is one way to do it! Halloween might be just the right time to pull out this recipe and take it for a spin! I came across a fabulous picture of a chocolate [...]

Last week after church we went out to breakfast which always makes everyone happy.   One of the specials was “Apple Pancakes”.  I thought about ordering it but didn’t.  I was so happy that I didn’t order them because when they came out they were not the kind of apple pancakes I would have liked.  (Doesn’t [...]

What I witnessed yesterday was too extraordinary for description.  An inspirational day that I will not forget for a long, long time. Sarah, Amanda and running partner, Ben, accomplished something that few individuals even attempt to do, let alone complete, including myself. Congratulations on such a significant achievement! Side note: We didn’t get to meet [...]

We are taking a break from our normal programming to wish From Scratch club members Sarah & Amanda the best run of their lives. Today is the day for strength, perseverance, determination, and willpower. You mamas all have those characteristics and more! You are doing something that very few people even attempt to do. You [...]

I have to admit.  The food mill (I frequently forget its name) only comes out of the cupboard this time of year for “Rosie Applesauce” but it is a must for making this applesauce and the kids LOVE to use it.  Talk about an upper arm workout.  Three kids and one Mama and we all have [...]

I can’t believe we’ve made it to 100+ posts. In March, I started this blog as an off-shoot of our monthly meetings, purely a way to communicate with each other, in between meetings. My thought was “keep the energy and passion going, sharing recipes, local food events and food musings. No dead air.” We are [...]

I  LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Crockpot! The crockpot pictured here is from Williams- Sonoma.  A beauty isn’t it?! Schools in session! This year ALL three kiddos are at the same school on the same schedule for the very FIRST time.  I have done my duty for the past 8 ½ years and am adapting well to [...]

It’s fall and around here in upstate NY the apple orchards are bustling and that means the kids are begging to pick apples.  We managed to get out on the last day of summer vacation for a glorious day at Bowman’s Orchards  http://www.bowmanorchards.com in Rexford, NY.  Let me tell you…as the kiddos get older apple picking [...]

squash blossom…I see you…. As stated on a previous post, on July 31st the Kilpatrick family opened their farm to the public for an intimate tour. Miles & I joined fellow From Scratch Club members Amanda with her husband Eric and their daughters Ellie, Jordan & Jacklyn, and Sarah and her 2 1/2 year old [...]

The Pastry Cutter.  This was a shower gift for our wedding over 12 years ago…well not this one…a couple months ago the handle on my pastry cutter broke.  Of course I could still use it and did.  I would throw it away once a new one was purchased.  Well, looking all around for it one night [...]

This is from the cookbook, “Go Dairy Free” The entire family enjoys these.  They are so easy to make Ellie can whip them up in a jiffy! Fudge Brownie Cookie Yields 2 Dozen Cookies 3/4 cup all purpose (plain) flour or whole wheat pastry flour (I do like them better with the pastry flour) 1/4 [...]