I was home on a rainy day and the mood struck me to get some baking done. The kids (the people kind) had been bugging me to make granola. Usually they eat it up so fast that I shy away from making it, not that it is a lot of work but it just takes time, but hey I was in a good mood so I started the project and ended up making five gallons of granola- I found out you can freeze it as it has oil in it and doesn't have a super long shelf life. Jordon (21) knew I was making it and was so excited to partake. He came over after work with his family and went straight for the granola jar. Ellie(2) asked him what he was eating, he told her cereal. She promptly climbed up into his lap and wanted to share. She looked in the bowl and then at her dad and says,"Umm, Dad? Thats goat food." It was sooo funny. I was sharing my story with my Sister in law and she asked me if she would still eat it? Of course, she would eat regular goat food!! We love our "Bug"!
Goat Food
9 1/2 cups regular oats
1 1/2 cups sliced almonds
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
Mix together in a large bowl.
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup honey-heat honey and oil until blened and add 1 tsp. vanilla or almond extract.
Mix liquid with oat mixture until well distributed. Spread onto two cookie sheets, bake at 300' for 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Pour granola into bowl and add 1 cup raisins, 1 cup dried cranberries, 1 cup dried cherries. Mix well and store in an airtight container. Stores well on counter for 1 week or freezer up to 6 months.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
The sweet smell of SPRING...
I am soooo excited to be back outside!!! Winters are so long for me. The last two weekends I have been pruning our fruit trees, Jakes fruit trees, and longingly looking at any who's haven't been done yet and admiring the ones that have. I know I am crazy, but I love it! I love the smell of the earth after winter has settled on it and spring has thawed it all out. I love seeing the shape of the tree come to life and imagine how it will look when the blossoms burst and the leaves fill in the gaps! I think this crazy behavior has rubbed off on my kids cuz this morning Chance says," Hey Mama, did you know the cherry trees at the orchard and the plum trees in the creek have blossomed?", could I be more proud? I think not!!
I am almost giddy thinking about getting the garden ready this weekend. I hope the weather cooperates, if not-no worries, we need the moisture and who says the garden has to be on time every year? I have already purchased the pea seeds, corn and potato. I keep my garden gloves in my car just in case the mood strikes me, I can be ready at a moments notice.
I love being outside, I love hiking up the canyon, I love having my hands in the dirt, I love the smell of morning! I love picking the weeds out of our new grass growing, I love sitting on my porch listening to the sprinklers or rain while reading a good book. Those are the best moments that winter has kept from me. I love SPRING...
I am almost giddy thinking about getting the garden ready this weekend. I hope the weather cooperates, if not-no worries, we need the moisture and who says the garden has to be on time every year? I have already purchased the pea seeds, corn and potato. I keep my garden gloves in my car just in case the mood strikes me, I can be ready at a moments notice.
I love being outside, I love hiking up the canyon, I love having my hands in the dirt, I love the smell of morning! I love picking the weeds out of our new grass growing, I love sitting on my porch listening to the sprinklers or rain while reading a good book. Those are the best moments that winter has kept from me. I love SPRING...
Friday, April 2, 2010
Just Breathe...
So I was recently reading an article on Women in their 40's, relating to weight loss. One interesting point it mentioned was that for the majority of women in their 40's, this is the most stressful time in there lives. I attribute this to having teenagers, but for whatever reason, us ladies don't breathe!
Apparently, when feeling stressed we take shallow breaths rather than breathing deeper like we did in our youth. It also mentioned that we should allow ourselves at least 1 hour a day and a 1/2 a day a WEEK!! This was suggested to help reduce our stress level.
SOooo... I have been focusing on my breathing when I am working out and any ole time I give it a thought, I try to take in some extra long breaths, walking outside and opening windows around you were also suggested. As far as the Mommy time outs go... they haven't happened yet, but I do have fun thinking about what I would do.
1. I could spend the entire time in my sewing room.
2. Reading. Yes for an entire 1/2 day!
3. Go on a hike with a book and a lunch.
4. Spend some time at the Temple.. just thinkin about stuff.
I think my list could go on and on....
I found the article really quite interesting and just thought I would share- so until next time... just Breathe!
Apparently, when feeling stressed we take shallow breaths rather than breathing deeper like we did in our youth. It also mentioned that we should allow ourselves at least 1 hour a day and a 1/2 a day a WEEK!! This was suggested to help reduce our stress level.
SOooo... I have been focusing on my breathing when I am working out and any ole time I give it a thought, I try to take in some extra long breaths, walking outside and opening windows around you were also suggested. As far as the Mommy time outs go... they haven't happened yet, but I do have fun thinking about what I would do.
1. I could spend the entire time in my sewing room.
2. Reading. Yes for an entire 1/2 day!
3. Go on a hike with a book and a lunch.
4. Spend some time at the Temple.. just thinkin about stuff.
I think my list could go on and on....
I found the article really quite interesting and just thought I would share- so until next time... just Breathe!
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