My Mother-in-law, whom I love dearly, makes the best granola. My husband likes to eat it like cereal, and I like to eat it on top of yogurt and fruit. I make a big batch and store it in jars in the refrigerator. 4 cups Oats (like Quaker Oats) 1 cup All Bran 1/2 cup Raw sunflower seeds 1/2 cup…
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Portugal – December 2019
Our daughter, Emma, moved to Portugal with her company in September 2019 and we took advantage of having a personal tour guide and visited as a family in December 2019. When we visit different countries, we like to stay amoungst the locals, dine in local restaurants and keep touristy destinations to a mimimum. We were able to do that, and…
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Steve’s Marinara Sauce
This is a tomato sauce that my brother, Steve, introduced me to. It’s creamy and smooth, with a little sweetness to it. I make a large batch and can into medium sized jars to use throughout the year. Makes about 4 cups, enough for about 1 1/2 pounds of pasta (serves 6) but you’ll want to multiply the recipe for…
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