Tips to stretching grocery bill: Multiple uses for Popping Corn - Part 1

[LynnM3973]

Just wanted to tell you that I made this last weekend. Finally made the cornbread tonight with pinto beans and I made it into muffins. It was a big hit - everyone loved the muffins and I looked at all three of my grandchildren and they all had a muffin in their hand and were thoroughly enjoying them. I was hesitant to put the popcorn in the I think I will only use this mix now, as I was a big Jiffy Cornbread fan. It was so much better. Thank you for the recipe and method.

[thewheatguy]

@LynnM3973 ~ Oh I am SO glad to hear it was well received! I like it so much better than that box mixed stuff too - and I TOO was a big fan of it before!

It's my pleasure to share and be of service!

Thank you for your encouraging post - I love to hear this!!!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[cooksalot1]

Question, how coarse does the Nutrimill get the corn? I have a Wondermill and is seems like the coarsest setting is still really fine.

[thewheatguy]

Good question.

To me the Nutrimill still gets it pretty fine even on the coursest setting. For most grains, if you want a 'cracked' grain - you'll have to use a manual mill.

We have a back up mill (I hope to show on youtube soon) with stones that cracks grain GREAT - it's the WonderMill Jr. Deluxe - it's on our store website....

millersgrainhouse(dot)com(slas­h)store

Soon I'll have a video up using it.

Agreed both of our electrics make the corn meal too course for even 'grits'.

[cooksalot1]

Yeah I'm on the hunt for a manual mill. Better yet if I could find a stone mill at the thrift store would be great.

[thewheatguy]

My next video is showing that very mill so at least you can SEE it...(o:

Sorry - been on the road so I"m super late with replies!

Best Blessings!

[n2viewing]

Great videos and informative. I was wondering if you are using instant powdered milk the more granulated type, or the non instant powdered milk the more flour like type?

[thewheatguy]

Hi!

Thanks for the kind comment!

The powdered milk I use is very granulated....so I think it would be considered instant. It is not like a flour.

Best Blessings!

Donna

[loves7895]

I was wanting to know if you know how to make home made shampoo; or bar of soap.If you know how can you pls post it.

[thewheatguy]

Well, I make my own powder deoderant and use coconut oil/olive oil for moisturizer but have not quite been happy with my shampoo endevours....

Soap and candle making are still in the 'trial and error' phase too...but fun hobbies!

Once I perfect any of those to a reasonable level, I'll be delighted to share (and help others avoid my mistakes)!

Best Blessings!

[naturalitalian]

Loce your videos wish you were able to do more, FYI- Music is way too loud and distracting while you are speaking.

[thewheatguy]

Hi!

Thanks for your kind words!

Yep - we got that fixed this next video. A new camera and adjusting the program was the problem.

I hope to have a video out every week to two weeks so keep tuned in!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[Pricklyash1]

I didn't know Corn meal was that easy to make.  I'm considering buying a machine like the one you have

[thewheatguy]

It is pretty easy!

New mills have come out on the market since I got this one, but the NutriMill is my favorite!

We have a lot of mill options in our online store -

millersgrainhouse(dot)com(slas­h)store

If you care to look/compare.

I use mine almost every day.

Thanks for the post and watching!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[Nooni1233]

I love your videos! Very informative and I love how you do REAL whole grain cooking. So hard to find these days. :) One small suggestion, the volume in your videos is a bit low. I can still make out what you are saying, but barely. Otherwise, awesome vid!

[thewheatguy]

Hmmmm. I wonder if it is because we changed cameras this time....

It seems to BLAST to me when I upload it and I don't change anything.

Does it still stay low when you adjust the volume on the youtube window and/or your own computer?

We'll have to check into it....if you don't mind replying, I'll know where to start looking.

Thanks for your encouraging kind words and helpful tips!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[Nooni1233]

The music intro is SUPER loud but the main parts of the video while you are talking are low. I have to max out the youtube volume AND my laptop volume. Then I can hear you, but barely. HTH!

[thewheatguy]

Yep! That is perfect info! Nice and detailed! (o:

We'll see if we can't fix the next one!!

Thanks for the help!

Blessings!

Donna

[thewheatguy]

Hey....Have you noticed if the next two were fixed okay?

Hope so!

Thanks for your help!!!

Best Blessings!

[smul1124]

Another Great video !!

How long do you recommend cooking it for? and at what temperature? If you were to make these up ahead of time and vacuum seal them, how long do you think they would last?

[thewheatguy]

Hi!

Thanks for the kind words! (o:

If you go up to the 'more info' blue link in the top right-hand box....I wrote it out. But of course I forgot to MENTION that in the video...(o:

Hope that helps!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[thewheatguy]

Wow. Sorry I didn't answer your last question!

If you vacuum pack them, I'd think months in the pantry and a year in the freezer. Otherwise, like I have it in a baggie just a week or two in the pantry, month or two in the freezer.

Cornmeal can absorb moisture pretty big-time (that's why it's used on the bottom of pizzas).