Homemade crackers

I found this yummy recipe in an old Mary Jane Farms Magazine and had to try it. I have never made crackers before so this was a major adventure! Kyla and Isaac loved to help pour in the ingredients. Kyla was also my cracker cutter. :) I think they turned out pretty tasty!

Kyla showing off her cutting skills

ready for the oven

YUM!

Here's the recipe: Makes about 3-5 dozen depending on size

1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup oil( i used Olive oil, the recipe said they used grapeseed)
1/2 cup water
1 medium egg
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup sesame seeds(toasted) I did not have any, nor did I want them. Tasted fine without!

Preheat oven 350 degrees.
lightly grease cookie sheet

Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl. slowly add oil, mix til looks like coarse crumbs. Slowly add water until dough forms ( I didn't use a full 1/2 cup)
Turn dough on a lightly floured surface and roll out very thin.
Mix egg sugar and vinegar.
Now I cut out my crackers and brushed the egg mixture on top of each.
Bake for 15-20 minutes depending on thickness. Transfer to a cooling rack.

Store crackers in an air tight container. IF they pick up moisture you can put them in a 250 degree oven for a few minutes!

The days of Fruit Pizza

I am a lover of all things sweet. I can honestly say I am a sugar candy addict. I have been sober now for a year. I will only eat chocolate because I don't gorge on it like I do Skittles, Starburst, gummy bears, gummy worms, candy corn, candy hearts, circus peanuts( yes those squishy orange peanut shaped sugar. I can eat a bag in a day if given. and I am talking the BIG bags).etc and etc..... I hope you get the pictures.

Even though I have given up candy it has in no way changed my love of things sweet. I have just been more healthy about it. I adore fresh berries. This is one of my favorite times of year since they are so bountiful. I also adore fruit pizza. I mean sugar cookie crust, cream cheese frosting, fresh berries and a bit of drizzle! A past candy addict is in sugar heaven!

Well, I am being Ms healthy and I found a recipe that is great and half the calories!!! So for 170 calories w/ 16 servings give this one a try!

Fruit Pizza MadeOVer
Crust:
1 cup flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup cold butter
Combine flower and sugar. Cut in butter til crumbly. Press onto and ungreased 12 pizza pan(or a 9x13)
Bake 350 for 10-12 minutes until VERY lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack

Frosting:
1( 8 oz) pkg cream cheese
1/3 sugar
1 tsp vanilla
beat together and spread onto cooled crust

Toppings
3 cups of fresh berries( any you really like, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, straweberries)
1 can (11 oz) mandrian oranges, drained

Glaze
5 tsp Cornstarch
1 1/4 cups pineapple juice
1 tsp lemon juice
In a small saucepan combine cornstarch, pineapple juice and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring for 2 min until thickened. Cool slightly and pour over fruit. Refrigerate until chilled.