There are a few things right now that are getting me through the day. Right around three I am wondering what it will be that will carry me accross the afternoon chasm. These are them - sometimes all three in one day - pure heaven.
1. My famous Mint water
I take some of the mint leaves that I grow in a pot outback, rustle 'em up a bit but don't tear em, put them in a ceramic pitcher with some cut up lemons (no seeds - that makes it bitter), pour hot water over it and let it steep for a while. Later on - with some ice. It defines refreshment.
2. A handful of Kristen's Seventies-Style Granola:
preheat oven to 250
mix the following in a big-ass bowl
6 cups oats
2/3 cup coconut flakes (the big ones)
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup flax seeds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/3 cup all bran cereal
heat on med til bubbly
1 cup honey
3/4 cup canola oil
1 tsp vanilla
(I add some fresh grated nutmeg)
Pur hot, wet mixture over dry mixture until thoroughly coated. Spread coated mixture on two baking sheets with edges. Put in oven for about 2 hours, stirring and switching racks every 30 minutes. Let cool and pour into air-tight container to enjoy.
3. Sitting Sylvie in front of her favorite movie "Sleeping Beauty"
Shut up, she loves it.
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