9.17.2024

Almond Coconut Granola Recipe

 

I've been experimenting with flavors, this is my current favorite.
Adapted from a hand written recipe from my Aunt Ricky

Almond Coconut Granola
preheat oven to 300ยบ
spray a cookie sheet with Pam or similar
yield: fills a 1 quart Mason jar plus a little extra

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 c plain uncooked rolled oats
  • 1 c coconut - unsweetened flaked suggested
  • 1 c raw almonds, sliced
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice mix*
  • 1/4 c canola or coconut oil
  • 1/4 c maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla or almond extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
METHOD:
  1. Mix oats, coconut, almonds, spice in a bowl
  2. Mix oil, syrup, flavoring, salt in a measuring cup
  3. Pour wet over dry
  4. Spread over prepared cookie sheet
  5. Bake about 45 minutes
  6. Let cool and store

*Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
from allrecipes
  • 4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice


7.29.2024

Lodge Bread in Mar Vista

Lodge Bread! lodgebread.com

I’m not sure why it took us nine years to try this place out… oh my goodness! 
It’s awesome. 
We went to the Culver location.
Chai Latte for me, Americano for Severo

Our breakfasts:
Shakshuka for me

“Big Breakfast” for Severo

Then, breads we took home:
Pita (fluffy and yum)

Olive loaf (OMG)
We will return, soon!

Lodge Bread
11918 Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066