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.”

Home-made Bread Machine Soft Pretzels

+39 Since Friday, April 26 was National Pretzel Day (yes, I’m not lying it really is/was a real food holiday) I decided I wanted to make some soft, chewy pretzels.  These are easier than one might think. I will be … Continue reading

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Whole Wheat Buttermilk Biscuits

+13 The sight above is one of my favorites! Once I see that lovely stuff in the Wondermill flour hopper…I just know good things that are good for us are about to happen in my kitchen. Today is no exception.  … Continue reading

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Easy Bread Machine Whole Wheat Bagels

+16 Before milling at home, we used to buy bagels by the case!  It was one thing that actually kind of ‘scared’ me when I wanted to switch to the fresh milled flour. How on earth was I going to … Continue reading

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Whole Wheat Calzones

+12 If you can make a pizza crust -you can easily use the crust to make a calzone and put a twist on an Italian meal! Whole Wheat Pizza Crusts Makes two 16 inch pizza crusts Ingredients: 1 ½ Cups … Continue reading

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Easy, Whole Grain Strawberry Short-Cake

+10 Easy, Whole Grain Strawberry Short-Cake  Sliced/Soaked Strawberries Several hours or the day before having this dessert, you’ll want to slice and soak your strawberries. Start with a pint of fresh, ripe strawberries. Freshly picked are the best, but store … Continue reading

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HEALTHIER BROWNIES – BETTER THAN A BOX

+16 HEALTHIER BROWNIES – BETTER THAN A BOX Since our middle one was home from college this weekend – she ‘needed’ these home-made brownies. (: So it gave me the chance to get some photos for you! Using freshly milled … Continue reading

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Whole Wheat, Healthier Iced Cinnamon Swirls

+12 These are by far the very favorite treat to serve to my family and guests for breakfast. They are so good, that no one even thinks about how healthy they are! They ask because they can’t believe it (o: … Continue reading

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WHOLE GRAIN BREAKFAST COOKIES

+13 Nothin’ says lovin’ like starting off the day with something warm from the oven….but….   Mornings can be amazingly busy, weird and sometimes downright funny (in hindsight anyway) around our house, but when the kids told me they wanted … Continue reading

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Potato-Bean Soup in Whole Wheat Bread Bowls

+8 This soup is my son’s all time favorite soup. So it pleases me to share it with you. Organic beans are a great source of fiber and protein.  But we don’t want to forget the whole grains! So this is … Continue reading

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Healthier, Home-made Yellow Cake Mix

+17 Okay, I have to put out a ‘disclaimer’ with this one – or maybe it’s a confession…here goes…..I…am not….a food purist. GASP! No really, I’m not.  I truly enjoy and believe in the benefits of freshly milled whole grains, … Continue reading

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