South Street Inn Granola

While recently on vacation with my peeps I stayed in a quaint little bed and breakfast. For breakfast we had the most amazing granola. I am tired of the usual granola; Usually too sweet, full of boring things, not crunchy enough....I fell in love with this wonderful little treat. Pretty good for you also. This will be one I will make again.

8 cups of Oats
3 cups of Almonds
3 cups of Buckwheat
3 cups of Sunflower Seeds

2/3 cup Oil
1 1/3 cup Honey
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp Vanilla

3 cups of Coconut
3 cups of Currants

Bake all except coconut and currants at 275 F for 90 minutes in large metal bowl. Stir every 30 minutes. Color of granola should be golden brown. Remove from oven and stir in coconut and currants (these will get a little toasted just from being in with the other hot ingredients).

Stir every half hour or so while cooling. Cool completely before putting into a container.

Classic Bowl

A recent trip to California stirred my interest in "bowls". Soooo very delicious, easy, good reason to clean out the frig, good for you...the list is endless. I've made this twice this week, once with shrimp, once with chicken. Basically, I have found a base layer of quinoa mixed with riced cauliflower (best cooked with very small cubed sweet potatoes or other veges) begins the process, providing a good starch base. I then add a few pieces of protein (grilled shrimp or chicken), followed by a mix of shredded cabbage, bok choy, sliced scallions,sliced avocados, edamames, microgreens or whatever else you have that works. Finally, I finish it with a nice sauce. Below is the recipe for a spicy ginger sauce that works great. Caution....this recipe is super spicy. I toned it down with some honey. We all loved it and felt great after eating it. I can't wait to experiment with other combinations once the garden comes to life. Viva la California! Bon appetit.

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