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Sunday, November 15, 2009
Women's Fall Retreat
I was more blessed than I imagined I would be. the First workshop I attended was titled Family Frugality and Stewardship! Nicki Shearer was VERY informative and gave a list of resources and tips so we wouldn't have to try to write everything down! She showed us how to make laundry detergent and shared things that work for her and her family. I have to say I walked out of there with my thinking changed! I planned a menu, made a list, printed coupons from and went to the grocery store. I purchased pot roast on sale for $1.89 a pound and came home and pulled out the grinder that I have NEVER used that came with my Kitchen Aid mixer and made my own hamburger! Not only was it cheaper BUT I have ground round that is lean because I trimmed the fat off my self and it is NOTHING more... if you know what I mean. One of my favorite things is granola in my yogurt for breakfast, It can be expensive soooooo today I made my own, not only was it cheaper but it is delicious. Nicki said she NEVER buys Chicken unless it is on sale! so that is exactly what I am going to do too. is Nicki's blog, check it out for some great info.
Homemade Granola
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup of sesame seeds (I used flax and raw sunflower seeds
3/4 cup chopped nuts of your choice
3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (I used sweetened because that is what I had)
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup cherries, chopped dried apricots or dried cranberries (or a combination)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a high-sided cookie sheet or a lasagna pan with parchment paper, oil or butter.
Mix honey, maple syrup, oil, water, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt in a bowl and set a side.
In a large bowl, combine the liquid mixture with the dry ingredients except for the dried fruit, and mix until everything is coated with the honey mixture. Spread the mixture evenly over the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the granola is golden brown. Baking time will vary, depending on the depth of granola in the cookie sheet or pan.
After the baking is complete, add the dried fruit.
Allow to cool, store in jars
Makes about 6 cups
Homemade Granola
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup of sesame seeds (I used flax and raw sunflower seeds
3/4 cup chopped nuts of your choice
3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (I used sweetened because that is what I had)
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup cherries, chopped dried apricots or dried cranberries (or a combination)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a high-sided cookie sheet or a lasagna pan with parchment paper, oil or butter.
Mix honey, maple syrup, oil, water, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt in a bowl and set a side.
In a large bowl, combine the liquid mixture with the dry ingredients except for the dried fruit, and mix until everything is coated with the honey mixture. Spread the mixture evenly over the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the granola is golden brown. Baking time will vary, depending on the depth of granola in the cookie sheet or pan.
After the baking is complete, add the dried fruit.
Allow to cool, store in jars
Makes about 6 cups
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