Homemade Deodorant

I am a huge fan of this amazingly easy to make deodorant that is super effective and a much better alternative to aluminum filled anti persperants.

6-8 Tbsp Coconut oil(solid state)

1/4 cup baking soda

1/4 cup arrowroot powder

* I have found that it requires more baking soda and arrowroot,but add a teaspoon at a time until you get the consistency that is about the same texture as a commercial deo*

Directions:

Combine equal portions of baking soda and arrowroot powder.

Slowly add coconut oil and work it in with a spoon or hand blender(i used my fingers and a spoon) until it maintains a firm but pliable texture. It should be easy to apply, if it is too wet add the arrowroot to thicken.

You can either scoop this recipe into your old deodorant dispensers or place in a small container with a lid(I used an old body butter round container).

Apply with fingers with each use.

Makes about 1 cup. This recipe lasts about 3 months for two people with daily use.

*Thanks Taylor for passing this on**

Turkey Meatloaf

Super easy meatloaf that tastes great!

2 T butter
1 cup onion chopped
3 cloves of garlic
1-1 1/2 pounds good quality ground turkey
1/2 cup steel cut oats or bread crumbs(I highly recommend the steel cuts oats)
1 egg
3/4 cup ketchup
2 t worcestershire
3/4 t salt
1/2 t pepper

1. melt butter
2. add garlic and onion- saute 5 minutes
3. combine turkey,steel cut oats,egg,1/4 cup ketchup,worcestershire,salt,pepper
4. press into greased loaf pan and add remainder of ketchup
5.cook at 350 for 45-1 hour

Pinto Beans Rancheros

These days I am loving a one pot/dish meal. One of my favorite things to put together is beans,rice,and fresh home made salsa with some whole wheat tortillas for dipping.

Pinto Beans Rancheros
1 lb dry pinto beans(soak overnight)
4 slices bacon
1 med onion chopped
1 med red pepper chopped
1 med green pepper chopped
3 lg garlic cloves minced
1/2 t cumin
1/4 t thyme
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 sm bay leaf

cook beans till tender 30-40 minutes
meanwhile cook bacon till crisp
add onion,peppers,garlic and cook a few minutes on low stirring
cover and cook 10 minutes till vegetables are tender
drain beans stir into large pot with vegetables,bacon,cumin,thyme,bay leaf simmer uncovered on med heat till liquid is evaporated and beans are soft-10 -15 minutes
add salt and pepper
* throw in some cooked rice and any other vegetables on hand*

Zucchini Cake

I have heard that zucchini can be plentiful in one's garden and found a favorite recipe of mine that will put those zucchini's to work..

1 1/2 c whole wheat flour
1 1/4 c oats
1/2 c honey
1 t baking soda
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t salt
2 cups chopped zucchini
1/2 c softened butter
1/4 c plain or vanilla yogurt
2 eggs

Mix all ingredients.
Spray a 8x8 pan and bake uncovered 35-40 minutes.

This is one of our favorite breakfast items;)