At family gatherings, my grandfather would always set out a bowl of cashews for a snack. My guess is that this tradition started my love of cashews, which is why I tend to be the offender who will steal them from the mixed nuts if given the chance. I use them periodically in…
Tag: snack
Baked Apple Trail Mix
One of my family’s favorite treats on road trips or hikes is trail mix. It often seems that we have hardly left the driveway before we are opening up the bag to sample the treat. I tend to gravitate towards a mix that is heavy on the dried pineapple and papaya, but for…
Savory Homemade Microwave Popcorn
At the beginning of June my family went on a quick weekend trip to Breckenridge, CO. The few times we have been there we have enjoyed perusing the used bookstore, Old Man Berkins, and tasting the vinegar and oil at the specialty oil store, Oil Fusion. On this occasion, the specialty oil store had…
Samoa Granola Bars
So far I have resisted the tempting display of Girl Scout cookies at the entry of the grocery store. Growing up, my mom always bought thin mints and tag-a-longs so it wasn’t until I was an adult that I really got to appreciate the perfect flavor combination of the Samoa cookie – a…
Wild West Chex Mix
This summer my husband and I have vowed to have more BBQs, giving us a chance to enjoy our patio and spend more time with friends. Our first big bash was a party for my Toastmasters group which turned out to be quite the crowd – 22 adults and 10 kids. Since it…
