Monday, September 14, 2009

I Heart Granola

I LOVE granola, and I've tried making it myself before, but it's usually turned out into little burned bits of oats. My cousin, Susan, gave me this great recipe for granola, and I think it's better than any granola I've bought at the store or farmer's market! It was very easy to make, but watch it very carefully while it's in the oven - it will burn easily! Here's the recipe:


Granola

6 cups oatmeal
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup coconut - I like a little extra
1 cup nuts - your choice
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
Mix these ingredients.

Mix Separately:

2/3 cup oil
2/3 cup honey
2 T. water
1/2 t. vanilla

Pour over mixture - Use 2 cookie sheets (I line mine w/parchment paper)
Bake 300 degrees - 25 - 35 minutes
Turn while cooking - cool
Break up as needed

You can add -
Raisins
Cranberries
Mini Chocolate Chips
Flax Seed
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Freedom Journey


In December of 2006, just 2 years after Byron died in Iraq, we decided to take a "Freedom Journey." We spent 3weeks on a road trip through the eastern US - from Austin east to Savannah, then all the way north to New England, and back a little inland to Texas. We traveled over 6000 miles in an effort to see our beautiful country and understand what Byron sacrificed his life for. We drove scenic routes, through small towns and big cities, stopping at places that held history in shaping our nation. We stopped at Veteran's Memorials, National Cemeteries, historical monuments and some of the most beautiful places in America. In each place, we left a "Freedom Rock," a smooth stone that had Byron's name and KIA date on one side, and said "Freedom Isn't Free" on the other. It was our way of taking Byron with us and leaving a bit of him in each special place. This experience was so healing for us, and truly one of the most memorable and special events of our entire lives. Here are our favorite pictures from the Freedom Journey.