We’re talking about some great neighborhood gifts that you can give that have food storage in it and we’re getting into the really good stuff now! We’re going green this Christmas and using packaging from other items (i.e. tin cans, peanut butter bottles, frosting containers, etc.) to wrap our presents instead of filling the landfills! This is also great for you because it will save you money…after all you’re paying for this packaging, you may as well get some more use out of it! Now before we begin I need to show you a couple of things so that you can be successful at using whatever you have around the house to cover the lids. (Trust me you are going to love this and it’s much easier and CUTER than you think. 🙂 *Note: in the video I say to measure the circumfrence of the jar or can and I meant the diameter…
Neighborhood Gift Idea #3: Blender Wheat Pancake Mix…in a Tin Can
Now, that we have that out of the way we can talk about putting a mix for blender wheat pancakes in our tin cans. Now, I used a 14.25 oz. tin can (from our Cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving). You can use cans you may have around the house that are slightly smaller or larger than that…just make sure you wash them first. Watch the video to see how it’s done. (The label I show on the can isn’t the one I have for you to download…I made it much cuter for you!)
For Reference, here are the items you need for your mix:
1 C. Whole Wheat Berries
In Dry Mix baggy:
3 T. dry powdered milk (non-instant…if you use instant it would be 1/3 C.)
2 T. powdered eggs
2 tsp Baking Powder
1-1/2 tsp Salt
2 Tbs. Sugar
The Very Cute Label (don’t you agree? 🙂
Download the Handout HERE
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Those cans are so cute. Great idea.
Those cans are so cute. Great idea.
You are awesome! Wish you were my neighbor! 🙂 Thanks so much for all the great ideas and resources to put these items together!
You are awesome! Wish you were my neighbor! 🙂 Thanks so much for all the great ideas and resources to put these items together!
You are awesome! Wish you were my neighbor! 🙂 Thanks so much for all the great ideas and resources to put these items together!
I would LOVE to have the information from the cookie extravaganza. I just found your website and can’t wait to get started. Would you be able to email the information to me?
I would LOVE to have the information from the cookie extravaganza. I just found your website and can’t wait to get started. Would you be able to email the information to me?
This is a brilliant idea!! I am going to try it out!
This is a brilliant idea!! I am going to try it out!
What a cute idea. Too bad I really started making my Christmas treats. I am defiantly going to keep this in mind for next year.
What a cute idea. Too bad I really started making my Christmas treats. I am defiantly going to keep this in mind for next year.
What a cute idea. Too bad I really started making my Christmas treats. I am defiantly going to keep this in mind for next year.
I just have a dumb question… Is the salt 1 1/2 tsp. or 1/2 to 1 tsp.? Thanks so much!
I just have a dumb question… Is the salt 1 1/2 tsp. or 1/2 to 1 tsp.? Thanks so much!
Your how-to video on blender pancakes shows baking soda but this recipe is baking powder. Can you elaborate?
Your how-to video on blender pancakes shows baking soda but this recipe is baking powder. Can you elaborate?
Your how-to video on blender pancakes shows baking soda but this recipe is baking powder. Can you elaborate?
Sometimes people misspeak when they talk about baking powder or soda. The way to know is to look at the recipe and see if there’s anything “acid” in the recipe – lemon juice, buttermilk, vinegar, etc. If there is, then you use baking SODA. If not, then you HAVE to use baking powder. It’s the interaction between the acid and the soda that causes the product to rise. Baking powder has it’s own acid (Cream of Tartar). Even when you use both baking powder AND baking soda in the recipe, there will be something of an acid nature in the recipe to help with the rising.
Homemade baking powder (single acting)
2 Tbs Cream of Tartar
1 Tbs Baking SODA
1 Tbs Corn Starch
Use one tsp for each tsp of commercial powder called for in recipe.
Baking powder (double-acting)
1/4 tsp soda
1/2 tsp Cream of Tartar
Mix together and use to replace 1 tsp commercial baking powder.
Can double or triple recipe. But don’t make too much, it’s better made fresh (as is true of ALL baking powders-homemade or commercial!
Oops, they’re both double acting. Meaning they start work as soon as they hit moisture. The one with the cornstarch can sit on a shelf a little longer – the cornstarch absorbs some moisture. The second one should to be used soon.
Use a rubber band to get the fabric on the can. Tie your ribbon and decorations over the fabric. Remove the rubber band if you like – easier and tighter.