Comments on: Homemade Tortillas http://frugalbabe.com/2009/08/24/homemade-tortillas/ A rich life without a lot of money Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:00:09 -0600 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: ed hardy http://frugalbabe.com/2009/08/24/homemade-tortillas/comment-page-1/#comment-27847 ed hardy Sun, 20 Sep 2009 04:49:26 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=1015#comment-27847 I started with a $25,000 HELOC, and is now down to $13,00. Still a lot of money but I’ve made some good progress in less than 3 yrs. I am debating whether to take out my savings and pay down my HELOC in full. I figured I could save up more on interest by paying it down, instead of the interest that I have been getting from my savings account. I started with a $25,000 HELOC, and is now down to $13,00. Still a lot of money but I’ve made some good progress in less than 3 yrs. I am debating whether to take out my savings and pay down my HELOC in full. I figured I could save up more on interest by paying it down, instead of the interest that I have been getting from my savings account.

]]> By: hihorosie http://frugalbabe.com/2009/08/24/homemade-tortillas/comment-page-1/#comment-27804 hihorosie Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:39:55 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=1015#comment-27804 What a cute blog you've got going here! Found you by way of twitter when you began following me (thanks btw). I look forward to reading more of your adventures. :) What a cute blog you’ve got going here! Found you by way of twitter when you began following me (thanks btw). I look forward to reading more of your adventures. :)

]]> By: Iris Robin http://frugalbabe.com/2009/08/24/homemade-tortillas/comment-page-1/#comment-27791 Iris Robin Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:05:36 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=1015#comment-27791 This sounds so amazing. Sometimes I can't hang with the taste of the store bought tortillas, but this looks like it could be a life-saver. Another amazing find, thank you so much! If you're at all interested, you can check out an article we wrote that includes a recipe for homemade taco seasoning. Enjoy! http://livegreatonless.com/homemade-taco-seasoning-recipe/ This sounds so amazing. Sometimes I can’t hang with the taste of the store bought tortillas, but this looks like it could be a life-saver. Another amazing find, thank you so much!

If you’re at all interested, you can check out an article we wrote that includes a recipe for homemade taco seasoning. Enjoy!

http://livegreatonless.com/homemade-taco-seasoning-recipe/

]]> By: kath http://frugalbabe.com/2009/08/24/homemade-tortillas/comment-page-1/#comment-27787 kath Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:34:35 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=1015#comment-27787 Thank you for a great recipe! It looks so easy, I can't wait to try it this week. Thank you for a great recipe! It looks so easy, I can’t wait to try it this week.

]]> By: pidgeon92 http://frugalbabe.com/2009/08/24/homemade-tortillas/comment-page-1/#comment-27784 pidgeon92 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:42:34 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=1015#comment-27784 $4 for a dozen tortillas? I prefer the corn, and I pay 33¢ for a pack of 12 made locally in Chicago... Definitely cheaper to buy these than make them. $4 for a dozen tortillas? I prefer the corn, and I pay 33¢ for a pack of 12 made locally in Chicago… Definitely cheaper to buy these than make them.

]]> By: Mrs. Accountability http://frugalbabe.com/2009/08/24/homemade-tortillas/comment-page-1/#comment-27778 Mrs. Accountability Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:55:27 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=1015#comment-27778 Frugal Babe - I have been making flour tortillas for about 30 years, using these ingredients: 4 cups whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, hot water. Mix the first three ingredients together and pour in, to begin with, one cup of hot water. I didn't list an amount for water, as it varies, depending on your flour. Freshly ground flour is moister than storebought. Mix, and add another 1/2 cup of water at a time until you get a pliable dough. I wonder if the wheat flour you used was more coarse as that is the only time I have not liked the texture of ww flour tortillas. I love reading about all your solar cooking. Do you know you can grill tortillas over a barbecue grill, too? Frugal Babe – I have been making flour tortillas for about 30 years, using these ingredients: 4 cups whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, hot water. Mix the first three ingredients together and pour in, to begin with, one cup of hot water. I didn’t list an amount for water, as it varies, depending on your flour. Freshly ground flour is moister than storebought. Mix, and add another 1/2 cup of water at a time until you get a pliable dough. I wonder if the wheat flour you used was more coarse as that is the only time I have not liked the texture of ww flour tortillas. I love reading about all your solar cooking. Do you know you can grill tortillas over a barbecue grill, too?

]]> By: joanna http://frugalbabe.com/2009/08/24/homemade-tortillas/comment-page-1/#comment-27774 joanna Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:04:42 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=1015#comment-27774 wow! good thinking... hm, might try these for the fam~ might just keep them out of taco bell! blessings, joanna wow! good thinking… hm, might try these for the fam~ might just keep them out of taco bell!

blessings,
joanna

]]> By: FrugalBabe http://frugalbabe.com/2009/08/24/homemade-tortillas/comment-page-1/#comment-27773 FrugalBabe Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:02:52 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=1015#comment-27773 Kaytee, I haven't tried brown rice flour, but it's on my list of things to try. I also haven't tried making candles, but I just found this link: http://www.endtimesreport.com/making_candles.html Looks like making candles in the solar oven should work just fine. Really, it works for pretty much anything that needs to be heated, as long as you don't need extreme heat. The hottest ours has gotten is about 350 degrees. But I've had very good luck cooking things that typically need more heat - I just leave them in longer. Good luck with the candles! Kaytee,
I haven’t tried brown rice flour, but it’s on my list of things to try. I also haven’t tried making candles, but I just found this link:
http://www.endtimesreport.com/making_candles.html
Looks like making candles in the solar oven should work just fine. Really, it works for pretty much anything that needs to be heated, as long as you don’t need extreme heat. The hottest ours has gotten is about 350 degrees. But I’ve had very good luck cooking things that typically need more heat – I just leave them in longer. Good luck with the candles!

]]> By: Kaytee http://frugalbabe.com/2009/08/24/homemade-tortillas/comment-page-1/#comment-27772 Kaytee Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:56:39 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=1015#comment-27772 Have you ever tried making them with brown rice flour? I use it quite often because my husband is allergic to wheat and gluten. Actually, I tend to use a mix of brown rice flour, corn starch, masa harina and soy flour. I'm curious if you think you could make candles in the solar oven? I have a stock of beeswax, wicks, essential oils and jars but as summer has finally hit VT I'm not so hip to heat up my stove as well. Have you ever tried making them with brown rice flour? I use it quite often because my husband is allergic to wheat and gluten. Actually, I tend to use a mix of brown rice flour, corn starch, masa harina and soy flour.

I’m curious if you think you could make candles in the solar oven? I have a stock of beeswax, wicks, essential oils and jars but as summer has finally hit VT I’m not so hip to heat up my stove as well.

]]> By: FrugalBabe http://frugalbabe.com/2009/08/24/homemade-tortillas/comment-page-1/#comment-27771 FrugalBabe Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:42:37 +0000 http://frugalbabe.com/?p=1015#comment-27771 M - Thanks for the heads up about roti! I will definitely be trying that soon. M – Thanks for the heads up about roti! I will definitely be trying that soon.

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