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And The Beat Goes On…
Here we are again, another week of quarantine. This week, our girls officially started school online and thankfully that is going very smoothly for us. I know we are lucky that our girls can work online with very little assistance from us. Having a routine again is helping in many ways. We all get up at a decent time and now have something to do that helps make life feel a little more “normal.” We are not sure if this is how we will finish out the school year, but for now, the system is working. With all of us at home, we are definitely snacking more. While the cakes…
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Granola Clusters
My youngest daughter has decided to give swim team a try this summer. She is spending an hour every weeknight in her happy place, and our first meet is just around the corner. Swimming burns a lot of calories and burning all of those calories requires lots of snacks, but not just any snacks. You need something that will help you maintain energy but not melt in the heat on the pool deck. Granola and trail mixes fit the bill quite nicely. If you are a Costco fan like me, you may have tried their bakery-fresh granola clusters. They are delicious, chewy clusters of grains, nuts and dried fruits. They…
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Chocolate Cherry Granola
We have had an unusual snow event this week in North Carolina with the first major snow fall in early December in many years. That means we found ourselves trapped inside with too much time on our hands. This is always the perfect time to get some baking done and work on some handmade food gifts. Sometimes, over the holiday season, you need a break from the overly-sweet treats and you might want to make an edible gift that is slightly healthier. This granola is just the thing. Don’t worry, it still involves chocolate. A few years ago, I decided to try to make granola at home. It’s easier then…
