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.”

Flakey, Whole Wheat Pie Crusts

+15 Double Whole Wheat Pie Crust Makes two deep dish pie shells Ingredients 1 Cup Freshly Milled Hard White Wheat Flour (sifted)* 1 1/4  Cup Freshly Milled Soft White Wheat Flour (sifted)* 1 tsp sea salt 1/3 C cold, hard … Continue reading

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HEALTHY CINNAMON & RAISIN BISCUITS

+10 When we would take the usual summer road trip, one treat we ate at least once on the trip was a Hardee’s Cinnamon and Raisin biscuit.  Now for my friends not familiar with this southern fast-food chain, I don’t … Continue reading

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Whole Wheat Garlic & Cheddar Herb Biscuits

+14 These are such an easy and exciting addition to any dinner (or pot luck) that it feels like you’re eating out instead of having homemade! And the best part is with the fresh whole wheat flour from the Wondermill … Continue reading

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Whole Wheat Pita Pockets

+12 One of the most puzzling quarries in life is “How do they get those pitas to be hollow inside?” Well, I’ve no answer for you really – but after falling in love with the fresh milled flavor from my … Continue reading

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Whole Wheat Apple and Honey Ring

+10 Apples and Honey go together in the Jewish tradition for welcoming in a prosperous Jewish New Year.  In the Fall, this dynamic duo of Apple and Honey often lend themselves to some wonderful treats.  This is one of my … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Left-Over Make-Over: Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Muffins

+12 While still on the topic of clearing out all that is left from Thanksgiving, we had an exorbitant abundance of Sweet Potato Casserole this year. So, like most things left over, I try to disguise it and use it … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Left-Over Make-Over: Whole Wheat Cranberry Muffins

+16 Are you laden with many odds and ends of food that you are either sick of since they’re still hanging around or you just don’t know what to do with them?  I’d like to help! Here’s one use for … Continue reading

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Easy Multi-Grain Waffles (Gluten Free Option)

+12 When we started milling our own grain at home, we realized not only how much healthier it was but how much more economical it was as well.  We completely stopped buying expensive convenience foods and began making larger batches … Continue reading

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Easy Fresh Milled Whole Wheat Tortillas!

+13 Yesterday I had the joy of going to lunch with our middle child, our first daughter, who asked me for a Mama/Daughter date at a downtown (earthy) restaurant which served locally grown food.  The two of us are the … Continue reading

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Whole Wheat Burger Buns

+15 Making your hamburger healthier is super easy and simple. It’s just a matter of having a good whole wheat loaf bread recipe and shaping differently.  Here’s how we did them yesterday: Practically ‘Fool Proof’ Simple Loaf Bread 2lb Loaf … Continue reading

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