Author Archives: Donna Miller

About Donna Miller

Donna Miller is a believer and follower of The Risen Messiah, the wife of 30 years to the love of her life Joseph, and the mother of three, amazing home-school graduates. She’s now been further blessed, as her family has grown with the additions of a daughter-in-law and a new son-in-law.

The Millers are the owners of Millers Grain House, the founders of PREPARE Magazine and the Organizers of the WNC Preparedness Group in Asheville, NC.

Donna is the hostess of the three popular internet radio podcasts: “Surviving on Shoestrings”, “The Back to Basics Kitchen” and “Your Preparation Station” found on Blog Talk Radio, Stitcher and iTunes. She also hosts a popular YouTube Channel that she hopes will help encourage others to enJOY playing with healthy food and saving money.

Donna is a sought-after speaker and trainer, a published author and a freelance writer for multiple blog and recipe sites. She teaches local classes & ladies retreats and also travels to teach hands-on lost skills to others.

Donna’s deepest desire through all of these endeavors is that God be Glorified as she shares. Her mission is to help “prepare you and your kitchen with tools, tips, skills and encouragement.”

Honey Wheat Clover Rolls

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Donna Miller

+92 Remember the white, pasty plastic wrapped rolls you got in the store that were in an open box, that had a bag over it? Those were a staple for guests and holidays when I was growing up. Now that … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Lemon Mini-Bunt Cakes

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Donna Miller

+153 Lemon is one of my favorite flavors for desserts. In the winter it brightens the darker days and puts a smile on my lips. I am the lone lemon aficionado in our home; or so I thought. I tried … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Boston Cream Cupcakes

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Donna Miller

+18 Seriously? Is that possible? Yes indeed! A whole wheat cake mix is easy and tasty so why not enjoy both your cake and be able to eat it too! Since the other day was National Boston Cream Pie day … Continue reading →

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Chicken Pot Pie with Whole Wheat Herb Crust

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Donna Miller

+15 Yes, this is another one of my recipes that are notorious for using up left overs….ssshh… don’t tell anyone! Actually my family is fully aware of this and it’s recipes such as this one that have helped us stretch … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Donna Miller

+13 There’s nothing like REAL food…that’s REAL good…and REALLY good for you! Carrots are veggies – check! Pineapple is a fruit – check! I’d say this is a case of having your (whole wheat carrot) cake and eating it too! … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin Bread

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Donna Miller

+33 Let me start out by saying that I’m not lying when I use the word Raisin in the title – I had to substitute raisins with dates while making this recipe on this particular day because of two reasons. … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged bread, cinnamon, date, dates, OATMEAL, oats, RAISIN, recipe, rolled, sun oven, wondermill | 2 Comments

Healthy Whole Grain ‘Outback’ Style Bread

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Donna Miller

+29 This is by far one of my favorite treats when eating out that I began to miss when I thought I had to give up wheat bread. The whole story to that diagnosis can be found on this radio … Continue reading →

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Indian Corn Pudding

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Donna Miller

+175 Well, yes this is partially due to my heritage and partially due to the fact that June 27 was/is National Indian Pudding Day. (: For daily updates of what food holidays there are (every single day of the year) … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged corn, corn meal, cornmeal, crock pot, easy, holiday, indian, native american, pudding, recipe, thanksgiving, wondermill | 2 Comments

Chicken Tenders and Healthy Honey Mustard Dip

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Donna Miller

+39 Wait? What? You may be wondering – “What on earth is a recipe for ‘Chicken Tenders’ doing on a website dedicated to baking whole grains?”…well, let me enlighten you to my way of thinking. Freshly milled flour from our … Continue reading →

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Healthier Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Gluten Free Option)

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Donna Miller

+67 I decided to do this recipe in honor of: National Raisin Day! Believe it or not, that is a real food holiday! So I put some of my favorite ingredients together and came up with this…more healthy version of … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged COCONUT OIL, cookies, gluten free, OAT FLOUR, OATMEAL, RAISIN, whole grain, wondermill | Leave a comment