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Low Carb Blueberry Crisp

2/24/2021

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One of the hardest things about adjusting to a low carb lifestyle is learning how to bake with alternative sweeteners and flours.  I have started using almond flour more in my cooking and baking over the past year and while some things just aren't the same, some things like this low carb, gluten free blueberry crisp are very good.  Just ask my kids, there is never a bite left!  
Low Carb, Gluten Free Blueberry Crisp
To make this yummy crisp topping low carb, I combined almond flour with unsweetened shredded or chipped coconut and used a low carb sweetener like stevia or monk fruit.  I have tried several low carb sweeteners and my current favorite is Sweet Leaf stevia blend for baking. (amazon link)   It doesn't have a weird aftertaste like some do and tastes the most like real sugar to me.   I actually bought it at my local co-op store for the best price so if you buy it often, I would compare prices.  
Low carb, gluten free blueberry crisp
I add xanthan gum (amazon link) which is a lower carb, gluten free thickener to the blueberries to thicken them a little, but if you don't have xanthan gum, you can leave it out.  This is the brand I have used (amazon link) which I am really happy with, but it is a lot less expensive at Walmart.  It looks like there are lots of other reputable brands on amazon too.  I use xanthan gum now to make gravy when I make roast beef and mashed cauliflower.  I actually like it better than flour for making gravy.  I also use it in place of flour for thickening soups.  Read the directions on the package when substituting for flour as a thickener because you use a lot less.  
Low carb gluten free blueberry crisp
You can use raspberries or blackberries instead of or mixed in the with blueberries too.  We love this family friendly, kid approved blueberry crisp and hope you will love it too!  

Interested in planting blueberries?  Here's how we did it...planting blueberries
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Low Carb Blueberry Crisp
Ingredients: 

Filling:

4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1/4 cup low carb sweetener like stevia baking blend (amazon link) or monk fruit
1 tsp. xanthan gum, (amazon link) optional for thickening the blueberry mixture
Juice from 1/2 of a lemon or lime

Topping: 
1 cup almond flour (amazon link)
1 cup unsweetened coconut shredded or chipped
1/4 cup low carb sweetener like stevia or monk fruit
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt

Directions: 

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
2.  Grease a 10 inch iron skillet (amazon link) or 9 X 9 baking pan.
3.  Mix filling ingredients together and scoop into prepared baking dish.
4.  Combine topping ingredients with a pastry blender (amazon link) ​and sprinkle over filling.  
5.  Bake for 30 minutes until filling is bubbling and crisp topping is golden brown.  





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Vote for Me for Favorite Chef!

2/18/2021

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I have a huge favor to ask.  I am in a competition for Favorite Chef and I need votes to win.  The prize is amazing...a feature in Bon Appétit magazine and $50,000!  (It actually went up today.  It was $20,000) This prize is crazy awesome and would really help me grow my blog into a real business.  So please, please vote for me and share on facebook!  You can vote once a day so come back tomorrow and vote again.  You do have to have facebook to vote.  

Vote for Faith Still for Favorite Chef

Thank you in advance!  I love having so many amazing readers, friends, and family to count on!  

 In case you are interested in what I wrote in my application to enter:

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN COOKING?
I have been cooking since I was in middle school. During summers my Mom had my sisters and I on a kitchen rotation. One of us would plan the menu and cook all of the meals for the week while the other two did the dishes. This started my love of cooking which combined with my 4-H experience inspired me to become a Family and Consumer Science teacher. I taught FCS for 10 years teaching foods and nutrition classes, then stayed home with my children. I suppose I have been cooking for 30+ years.


WHAT IS YOUR SIGNATURE DISH? 
It’s hard to single in on one signature dish since I cook such a variety of foods, but my favorite thing to make is probably soup. I tried to copy our favorite butter bean soup from Taylor’s Chili Parlor in Carlinville, IL. It’s a local favorite there. I would say my slow cooker butter bean soup while not an exact copy, is a winner. It’s full of flavor and the whole family loves it. It’s even better leftover when it’s had time to sit and thicken overnight.


WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH THE $20,000?  
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I would love to be able to invest in my food blog, Home Ec @ Home. I have been blogging for over 10 years, but as a busy mother of four, my time and resources have been limited. I would love to be able to invest in technology that would improve my website, photography, and videos. I would also love to improve the lighting in my kitchen and build a kitchen island which would improve my “set” for both photography and videography and provide a beautiful environment for cooking our family meals.  


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Save 25% on Our New Favorite Snack, LOVE CORN and Enter to Win a LOVE CORN Assortment.

2/14/2021

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I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links.  

With four kids in the house, we go through a lot of snacks.  I make things from scratch and always have fresh fruit for the boys, but we also enjoy salty snacks.  I like to purchase healthier snacks when possible so I was happy to try LOVE CORN savory, crunchy corn kernels.  
Robert holding LOVE CORN snacks
LOVE CORN snacks are made with plant-based ingredients, and are vegan, gluten free, Non-GMO Project Verified, kosher, and sugar free.  
Heart Shaped picture of LOVE CORN snacks
Charcuterie board with LOVE CORN snacks
I love to make charcuterie boards for snacking or for snacky, casual dinners on the weekends.  I put LOVE CORN crunchy corn kernels on our last snack board and it was a hit.  They add the perfect savory, crunchy snack.  
Charcuterie board with LOVE CORN snacks
My son holding LOVE CORN snacks
My boys love LOVE CORN!  My four year old literally finished half the bag when I took these pictures.  My favorite flavor is salt and vinegar.  It is so good!  In addition to a delicious snack, LOVE CORN would be a great gluten-free alternative to croutons for topping soup and salads.  
My son eating LOVE CORN snacks
Use this link  momsmeet.link/lovecorn and code MOMSLOVE to save 25% off at LOVE CORN through 10/31/21.  
Picture of my LOVE CORN giveaway prize pack.
LOVE CORN comes in four flavors including Sea Salt, BBQ, Habanero, and Salt & Vinegar.

​Enter to win the LOVE CORN assortment pictured above (8 snack bags) plus a branded reusable bag and a drink cozi on the rafflecopter form below.   (I am providing this prize and will send directly to the winner.)
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LOVE CORN is available to purchase online at lovecorn.com/kids, and in-store at Whole Foods Market, Target, Sprouts Farmers Market, Kroger, Wegmans, Walgreens, CVS, ShopRite, and more. 

I don't know how long this offer will last, but LOVE CORN is currently offering a free snack pack (you just pay shipping costs).  You will see this offer on their site.  

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Low Carb Enchiladas

2/12/2021

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Enchiladas is one of our favorite meals and I love making a big pan of enchiladas as a way to use leftover meat and rice.  Since we have been eating more low carb meals, I made these enchiladas with a couple of adaptations to make them lower in carbs.  
Low Carb Enchiladas
I posted easy enchiladas a few years ago as a great way to use up leftovers as a "leftover makeover" meal.  These are made similarly, but with some tweaks to make low carb enchiladas.  
Low Carb Enchiladas in pan
Cauliflower pork mixture for low carb enchiladas
I start by cooking a diced onion in a small amount of olive oil, then adding riced cauliflower and chopped leftover meat.  In this case, I used leftover roast pork, but leftover beef or chicken would be good too.  You could also use rotisserie chicken, canned chicken, or just dice and sauté a chicken breast or two.  
Frozen riced cauliflower
I used one bag of frozen riced cauliflower in place of using rice.  If you have a smaller family, you could use half a bag.  I steam fresh cauliflower for ricing too, but this frozen riced cauliflower is so convenient for easy meals like this.  I buy this at Aldi, but I think it is available in most grocery stores.
Package of low carb tortillas
I use low carb tortillas to make these lower carb enchiladas.  These are very affordable at Aldi.  
Thin layer of salsa spread in pan
Spread a thin layer of salsa in the bottom of a 9 X 13 baking pan.  We love this easy homemade salsa.  
Tortilla with cauliflower pork mixture and shredded cheese
Place meat-cauliflower mixture and shredded cheese in low carb tortillas.  
Rolling up the tortillas to make low carb enchiladas
Roll each tortilla up and gently set in pan.  
Enchiladas in pan without sauce and cheese
Low carb enchiladas made from riced cauliflower and leftover pork roast
Then cover with more salsa and shredded cheese and bake.  
Spoon serving low carb enchiladas
If you like, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.  My family loves enchiladas and they could not tell any difference between these low carb enchiladas and the way I made them previously.  They almost finished the whole pan in one night.  

Low Carb Enchiladas
Serves 8
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Ingredients:

(Pick and choose the filling ingredients you like)

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, diced
Shredded chicken, beef, or pork (leftover meat works great)
Riced cauliflower

Shredded cheese
8 low carb tortillas 
Salsa and/or Enchilada sauce
Salt and pepper to taste



1.  Prepare a 9 X 13 pan by spreading a thin layer of salsa or enchilada sauce in the pan.  
2.  In a large skillet (amazon link), sauté onion in a little olive oil.  Then add riced cauliflower and meat.  Stir and cook to warm through and salt and pepper to taste.  
3.  Fill tortillas with cauliflower-meat mixture and shredded cheese.  Then roll them up placing them seam side down in the baking pan.  Eight to nine should fit nicely in the pan.  

3.  Drizzle more salsa or enchilada sauce over the prepared tortillas.  Then sprinkle more shredded cheese on top.  
4.  Bake at 350 degrees F. for 25 minutes.

Delicious with homemade guacamole and sour cream.  

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Valentine's Day Heart Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

2/5/2021

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When I think of holidays, I think of baking sugar cookies and Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse to get out the rolling pin and have some fun.  
Valentine's Day Heart Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
I think baking sugar cookies is a right of passage everyone should get to experience.  When I taught Family and Consumer Science, we always baked cut-out sugar cookies for Valentine's Day.  Now, my own children get to enjoy the experience at home.  
Sacred Heart of Jesus Cut-out Sugar Cookies
These cookies are not only delicious, they are also fun to make.  See the golden cookies with small red hearts on them.  I made the Sacred Heart of Jesus cookies for my PSR (Parish School of Religion) students by placing a small heart cut-out on top of a larger heart cut-out and baking them together, then frosting them to look like the Sacred Heart of Jesus. 

​Cookie baking and decorating is really an art form that anyone can have fun with.  I watched my 11 year old rolling out dough and shaping it without using any cookie cutters.  He was singing to himself, enjoying shaping the dough on his own and creating.  
Heart cut-out Sugar Cookie Dough
I have been using this sugar cookie dough for years and years.  At Christmas, I usually add nutmeg, but not for Valentine's Day.  This dough makes wonderfully crisp cookies and when you add buttercream frosting on top the cookies are perfection.  
Baked heart shaped cut-out sugar cookies
These cookies bake for 10-12 minutes, but you can bake them a couple of more minutes to get them extra crispy if you like.  
My four year old son icing heart cut-out sugar cookies
Watch Robert and I baking cookies to see how we make and frost these yummy Valentine cut-out sugar cookies.  While you are there, you can subscribe to my YouTube channel too.  
Valentine's Day Heart Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

Sugar Cookies

½ cup butter (1 stick)                          ¼ tsp. salt
¾ cup sugar                                               2 cups flour
1 egg                                                             1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. milk                                          

In electric mixer (amazon link), cream butter and sugar together.  Beat in egg, then milk and vanilla.  Blend salt into flour.  Gradually mix the flour mixture into the dough.  Put in ziploc bag and refrigerate for about an hour or overnight if you want to bake later.  If you don't have a good stand mixer, mix everything by hand and then knead dough on a lightly floured surface a few times before refrigerating.  

Roll out dough onto lightly floured surface and press with cookie cutters.  I roll it out about 1/4 inch thick.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.  Cool on wire rack. 

I always double this recipe since I have four little helpers who like to help eat them too:)

Make frosting below.  

Butter-cream Frosting:

1 cup butter (2 sticks real butter not margarine)

1 tsp. vanilla extract

4 cups sifted powdered sugar

2 Tbsp. milk

In electric mixer, cream butter, shortening and vanilla.  Add sifted powdered sugar and milk. Continue to mix at high speed until icing is blended.  Tint with icing color if desired.  If you want the icing to be stiffer, you can always add more powdered sugar.  


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Our New Puppy

2/1/2021

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I know I usually write about food, but I thought you would all enjoy seeing our new puppy.  Isn't she a cutie!  This picture was taken when we first got her.  
Our new puppy
Since we moved to our homestead, we have had a goal of getting a golden retriever or a golden doodle puppy.  I grew up with golden retrievers and we have the space for a bigger dog so we decided to look for a golden retriever.  
Robert snuggling with Marigold
Since we were traveling to Ohio for Christmas to see family, I started looking for puppies online a couple of weeks before.  I was able to arrange a puppy pickup for Christmas day. We drove about an hour south of Columbus to a beautiful snow covered farm where we picked out our sweet puppy.  We bought her from the Zook family. If you are in the market for a golden retriever puppy, you can reach the Zook family at (937) 302-6427. We had a wonderful experience and feel confident recommending them. 

​The boys did not know we were going to pick out a puppy.  They thought we were driving to my parents' house and were surprised when we pulled into a driveway that was not their grandparents'.  My parents live in the country too so it could easily look like we were on the way to grandma's.  We did head to my parents' house after the puppy detour so the boys were able to share the excitement with family.  My parents were very helpful since they have had golden retrievers and now have a golden doodle.  My parents' had an extra dog crate which they very generously shared with us and loaned us their books on training golden retrievers.  
The boys with our garden produce
Last summer we raised a huge garden and sold produce at the farmer's market and our own roadside stand.  We also raised 4-H market lambs and pigs and baled and sold hay from our pastures.  We saved all of the "farm" profits to put towards our new puppy.  Amazingly, our puppy cost the exact amount that we had saved from our "farm" proceeds.  
Our family with our puppy Marigold
It took us a couple of weeks to name the puppy. We wanted a name that the whole family liked and one that was meaningful to us. We thought about Christmas themed names since we got her on Christmas day, but just couldn't settle on anything. Finally, our oldest thought of Marigold. We thought Marigold was very fitting since she is a golden color and our family has strong horticultural interests. In addition, the marigold was originally called Mary's Gold after the mother of Jesus, the Virgin Mary. We loved the name and it's origin and thought it was perfect for our Christmas puppy. Her full name is Marigold Holly so she is doubly representing both Christmas and horticulture, but we just call her Marigold or pup pup.  
Puppy sitting on the bed
She is really becoming a part of the family.  Our youngest, Robert, tells me all the time that she is his sister.  
Puppy laying on the dishwasher door
And like any puppy, you never know what she will do next.  I was surprised to walk in and see this.  
The puppy in the dishwasher
The dishes were clean, but I can't remember if the dishwasher was still warm or cooled down, either way, she liked it.  
Cute picture of Marigold the puppy
We are new puppy parents so I don't have a lot to recommend yet, but if you are potty training a puppy, this cleaner is essential!  My sister recommended it to us and it really works.  I started with this spray bottle and then bought the huge 128 oz. refill which was more economical.  I have refilled my spray bottle twice already.  This stuff is amazing at cleaning puppy accidents.  No stains or gross smells left behind, just a fresh clean citrusy scent.  

If you have a favorite puppy toy, treat, etc. please share.  We are so new to the world of puppies and could always use recommendations.  

Our sweet Marigold has us wrapped around her little paw.  She just climbed into my lap as I was writing this.  It is amazing how much joy a pet can bring to a family!  



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