Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Best GF Granola














Summer in under-way despite the fact that the whole East Coast has been blanketed in what feels like weeks of endless rain and greyness. Thankfully we've had a few blessed moments of sunshine dispersed throughout, just enough to dash outdoors to tend the gradens, plucking the ruthless weeds and snails. Having limited access to the outdoors has inspired culinary adventures as well as longer and more focused time on my mat - all which I'm thankful for the time to be able to indulge in.


Here what's happening en la cucina:


Crunchy Omega Rich GF Granola Goodness
2 cups GF oats
1/4 cup ground flax seed
1/4 cup shredded coconut (I used unsweetened)
1/2 walnut pieces
1/2 sliced almonds
1/4 dried cranberries (or dried blueberries or raisins)
1/2 cup organic almond or peanut butter
1/2 cup maple syrup (or honey or agave)
1 tsp. vanilla
4 tbls. butter, ghee, or grapeseed oil (I used grapeseed oil for dairy free)

Preheat oven to 325. In a large bowl mix dry ingredients. In a small saucepan over low heat mix wet ingredients just until combined. Add wet to dry and combine well. Press into lightly greased pan. Bake 30 minutes. Take out and stir lightly (try not to break up the chunks too much), turn the heat up to 375 and bake until nicely browned and crispy. Let cool completely. Store in glass tupperware or jars. Enjoy!
*Like any granola recipe tweak it to suit your palette by using different nuts, seeds, dried fruit, sweetness level.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Our vegetable garden comes to life!














There's something so fulfilling about growing one's own food. Being involved in the process from start to finish. This summer we've expanded our vegetable garden by three extra beds - so far so good. I look forward each day to see the progress made overnight and wait with eager anticipation for the first harvest!