July 30, 2020

Chunky Sesame Tahini Granola

Posted in Breakfast Tagged with nuts, oats

It’s that time of summer when I try to consume fruit at every meal, snack or anytime I’m eating. We are at the peak when berries are a bargain. There are piles of peaches, plums

Ingredients

3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup black and white sesame seeds
1/4 cup roughly chopped pistachios
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup maple syrup

September 22, 2017

Vegan Chocolate Tart

Posted in Cakes, Pies & Tarts Tagged with baking, chocolate, oats

I’ve been dipping my toe into fall. Not ready for the headfirst plunge into chunky sweaters and boots, I am easing my way into the new season. There is an unidentified orange squash on my

November 4, 2016

Overnight Chai Oatmeal

Posted in Breakfast Tagged with fruit, oats

Last Sunday our downstairs neighbor sent us an email that could only be described as awkward. It started out with “I hope you had a good weekend,” and then there was a but. She told

January 25, 2016

Coconut Cashew Granola

Posted in Breakfast Tagged with fruit, nuts, oats

After watching snippets of the 24-7 news coverage about last weekend’s blizzard, we Chicagoans have nothing to complain about. Yes, it’s been frigid, and there have been moments when my fingers have been numb despite

August 28, 2015

Vanilla Berry Baked Oatmeal

Posted in Breakfast Tagged with baking, fruit, nuts, oats

I’ve gotten pretty lazy about breakfast lately. Weekday mornings with egg sandwiches on toasted English muffins and steel cut oats with fruit compote swirls are a distant memory. Now I define a.m. creativity as a

January 30, 2015

Oatmeal Walnut Bread

Posted in Bread Tagged with baking, nuts, oats

For what seems like forever, I have been using the same uninspired loaf of whole-wheat bread from the grocery. When I make it to this part of the store during my weekly trip, I am

November 1, 2013

Apple Cider Granola

Posted in Breakfast Tagged with fall, fruit, nuts, oats

When apples are in season, I can’t get enough of all the varieties. I am amazed at how different they taste when many of them look the same at first glance of their red and

August 2, 2013

Sour Cherry Crumble

Posted in Cakes, Pies & Tarts Tagged with baking, fruit, nuts, oats

I have never watched an episode of one of those hoarding shows. I aspire to be neat and organized, but I do not claim to be a domestic perfectionist. While I consider myself to be better than

June 14, 2013

Oatmeal Chocolate Crisps

Posted in Cookies Tagged with chocolate, cookies, oats

Oatmeal cookies can be very deceiving. My husband J. loves any kind of chocolate chip cookie, but he thinks nothing is worse than taking a bite of one only to discover raisins rather than chocolate

May 17, 2013

Bircher Muesli

Posted in Breakfast Tagged with fruit, nuts, oats, yogurt

Mornings are hectic with trying to squeeze in a trip to the gym, adequate time to get dressed and a few moments to eat a healthy breakfast. Cereal with a glass of juice is my

March 1, 2013

Granola Bars

Posted in Breakfast Tagged with baking, nuts, oats

For some reason I haven’t had much success with homemade granola. Considering the far more complicated foods I have tackled, I am a bit puzzled as to why I can’t seem to get it right.