Scratch This With Sandy

I’m a wife and a mother of four, three rapidly growing boys and a little girl that has brought so much love to our family… (and a lot more pink around) I also am a local Real Estate Broker but my biggest job of all is Baking, Cooking, (cleaning) and...

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20 Minute Homemade Biscuits

The website is back up and running! It may look a little old school but I got it back up! If you are looking for any of the recipes you should be able to find them here!!

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Puff Pastry Goodies

I hope everyone is hanging in there during this unprecedented time! I know there are many challenges out there for many people as we navigate through a new normal.

I hope I can bring just a little bit of normal into your daily life! We have been doing a TON of home cooking & baking around here since the “Stay Home & Stay Safe” act has been implicated in our state. Not that we didn’t before…

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I'm Back... with "THE BASICS"

I’m Back… with “THE BASICS”

Okay … I don’t know how this has happened… But it has been 3 years since I made my last Blog Post! (sorry friends)

There is A LOT going on in our Country right now! I live in Washington State, about 15 miles from the “Hot Spot” of the Corvid19 Outbreak. Well the last two weeks everything has been shutting down around us. First people went crazy and started buying out TP, then the schools shut…

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Bacon Wrapped Avocado "Fries"

Bacon Wrapped Avocado “Fries”

I think these are something I wouldn’t normally make… except for the fact that I may be on a “little” diet right now!  I know what your thinking… Bacon??  Diet???  Well yes… I’m doing the Atkins diet, so no to low carb and high protein.  These guys fit right into that category!  Not only do they fit in to my diet but I will definelty be making these while I’m not on the diet!  They are super…

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Homemade Shrimp Spring Rolls

Homemade Shrimp Spring Rolls

So these Spring Rolls have a little story behind them!

It’s was the last day of school 2016 and my girlfriend and I had plans to take the kiddos to the beach once school lets out!  Among going to the beach we each packed our own “picnic” lunches to bring along!  She has 3 kids and I have 4, we both watch our budgets and are not frivolous spenders… so going out to eat with 7 kids wasn’t an option…

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Potato Salad with Wholesome Inspiration

Potato Salad with Wholesome Inspiration

Today I have the honor of writing for one of my favorite bloggers… Sandy from ScratchthiswithSandy.

My name is Shantel and I am the writer/blogger from wholesomeinspiration.  I came across Sandy’s Amish White Bread recipe and it has been a life saver for my family.  We have saved so much money by making bread at home!  Saving money is so important when you have kids (check out here on ways I’ve…

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Chocolate "Crazy" Cake

Chocolate “Crazy” Cake

Hello Everyone!

I have a great little recipe for you all… One that I think everyone should have in their recipe books, boxes, folders… whatever you keep your favorite recipes in!  First off I can’t believe I have never heard of this recipe before!  Its the easiest, quickest cake recipe I have ever made… and there are no eggs, no butter and no milk in it!!!  I came across this recipe the other…

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(via Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings)

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cake Bars

First off I LOVE anything with Peanut Butter in it… So when I came across these I ripped it out of the magazine and tossed it in my recipe drawer! It’s a real simple recipe to throw to…

Super easy and quick Cake Bars!  A mix between a cookie/brownie/cake

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMvmROfXP4s)

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Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Dinner

Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Dinner

      We love Crock Pot recipes… Or should I say I love making Crock Pot recipes… I guess they are both true statements!  The meal darn near makes itself cooking all day, and clean up is always quick and easy… What’s not to love?  This is another great recipe you throw in the Crock Pot, turn on, take off for the day and come home to a meal!  It’s a feel good comfort food meal that feels up…

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ3VlM0shnM)  MLS #777501

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Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki

New Recipe Crock Pot Chicken Teriyaki Simple easy dinner with an easy clean up! Please feel free to Share this recipe with your family and friends!

I don’t know about you but I love Crock Pot recipes!  I think in this day and life we find ourselves stretched to the max and good dinners are hard to come by!  I love the idea of throwing dinner into one bowl in the morning and letting it cook all day as we go about our busy days!  You just have to make up some rice and a side of veggies to complete this meal at the end… Easy clean up and the…

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Honey Whole Wheat Bread

New Recipe!!! Honey Whole Wheat Bread Please SHARE with your friends and family!

This bread is tender and soft… It’s not too sweet at all… just a touch of honey!

It is simple to make whether you are using a mixer or doing it by hand… 6 simple ingredients you probably already have around and a couple hours later you have yourself some homemade bread! Keep in mind a lot of the time is rising time… I love starting this bread in the morning as I’m getting the kids off to school……

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

From my family to yours… Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Here’s a couple recipes to help spread the spirit…

Irish Soda Bread

Easy Homemade Pancakes with mini chocolate chips

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies with Powdered Sugar

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies dipped in Chocolate

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Food Saver ... Highly Recommended!

If you have a big family like me… Or if you like to buy in bulk to save on cost… I highly recommend investing in a Food Saver!

I’ve bought my meats in bulk for many years now… If I don’t buy it from our local Butcher I usually end up buying it at Costco.  I tend to buy hamburger meat 10-15 pounds at a time … Not only am I saving money by buying it in bulk but I also don’t find myself running to…

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