As the weather has cooled here in NYC I've been feeling rather domestic. That domesticity has led to some culinary adventures. Honestly, who can have their stove going in the hot summer? Not me. On Tuesday I made my very favorite granola in the world. I swear to you that even if you are not a granola person, you will love this granola.
When you cook this granola it makes the whole house smell delicious!
There are several versions of the recipe online — the original is from Cook's Illustrated Magazine. This is the online version I used. I used cranberries instead of raisins because I am not a raisin fan. (As a side note, if you are a Weight Watcher, this is a spendy treat. I calculated that 1 oz is about 3 Points, but I think it's worth it. I like to mix mine into plain Greek yogurt.)
With granola this good, I had to share it! I have a friend who is gluten free and so I made the recipe using gluten free oats. Then I had fun packaging it up to share!
I stamped the "title" onto a tag. Then I fed the tag into my typewriter and typed up the ingredients. Given all the food allergies today I feel that it's important to always include a list of ingredients with any food gift. I applied adhesive to the back of the tag and stuck it onto the jar (a recycled jam jar, by the way).
An easy gift that is both attractive and delicious!
Do you mix crafting and cooking?
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Your granola looks so cinnamony and good. Mmmm. Your label is terrific. I do sometimes stamp the tags, boxes or bags I use when giving away treats I make. In fact, I think some of the receivers have liked those more than the food enclosed. Hee! These days, I don’t make much to give away so I just make one at a time, as needed. TFS, Julie! 🙂
Your granola looks so cinnamony and good. Mmmm. Your label is terrific. I do sometimes stamp the tags, boxes or bags I use when giving away treats I make. In fact, I think some of the receivers have liked those more than the food enclosed. Hee! These days, I don’t make much to give away so I just make one at a time, as needed. TFS, Julie! 🙂
Your granola looks so cinnamony and good. Mmmm. Your label is terrific. I do sometimes stamp the tags, boxes or bags I use when giving away treats I make. In fact, I think some of the receivers have liked those more than the food enclosed. Hee! These days, I don’t make much to give away so I just make one at a time, as needed. TFS, Julie! 🙂
Your granola looks so cinnamony and good. Mmmm. Your label is terrific. I do sometimes stamp the tags, boxes or bags I use when giving away treats I make. In fact, I think some of the receivers have liked those more than the food enclosed. Hee! These days, I don’t make much to give away so I just make one at a time, as needed. TFS, Julie! 🙂
Your granola looks so cinnamony and good. Mmmm. Your label is terrific. I do sometimes stamp the tags, boxes or bags I use when giving away treats I make. In fact, I think some of the receivers have liked those more than the food enclosed. Hee! These days, I don’t make much to give away so I just make one at a time, as needed. TFS, Julie! 🙂
What a special personalized treat and no I don’t mix the two since I rarely make food for a gift.
What a special personalized treat and no I don’t mix the two since I rarely make food for a gift.
What a special personalized treat and no I don’t mix the two since I rarely make food for a gift.
What a special personalized treat and no I don’t mix the two since I rarely make food for a gift.
What a special personalized treat and no I don’t mix the two since I rarely make food for a gift.
Would love the recipe but do not want to subscribe. It looks fabulous and so worth the points I like to add mine to vanilla greek yogurt
Would love the recipe but do not want to subscribe. It looks fabulous and so worth the points I like to add mine to vanilla greek yogurt
Would love the recipe but do not want to subscribe. It looks fabulous and so worth the points I like to add mine to vanilla greek yogurt
Would love the recipe but do not want to subscribe. It looks fabulous and so worth the points I like to add mine to vanilla greek yogurt
Would love the recipe but do not want to subscribe. It looks fabulous and so worth the points I like to add mine to vanilla greek yogurt
Geez…it was 85 degrees in my part of Manhattan yesterday! Way to plan ahead with the posts! Have a great (and still hot) day!
Geez…it was 85 degrees in my part of Manhattan yesterday! Way to plan ahead with the posts! Have a great (and still hot) day!
Geez…it was 85 degrees in my part of Manhattan yesterday! Way to plan ahead with the posts! Have a great (and still hot) day!
Geez…it was 85 degrees in my part of Manhattan yesterday! Way to plan ahead with the posts! Have a great (and still hot) day!
Geez…it was 85 degrees in my part of Manhattan yesterday! Way to plan ahead with the posts! Have a great (and still hot) day!
Love Granola. My fave is from Barefoot Contessa – recipe on Food Network site. Best, best I’ve had.
Love Granola. My fave is from Barefoot Contessa – recipe on Food Network site. Best, best I’ve had.
Love Granola. My fave is from Barefoot Contessa – recipe on Food Network site. Best, best I’ve had.
Love Granola. My fave is from Barefoot Contessa – recipe on Food Network site. Best, best I’ve had.
Love Granola. My fave is from Barefoot Contessa – recipe on Food Network site. Best, best I’ve had.
You dont need to subscribe to get the recipe…
You dont need to subscribe to get the recipe…
You dont need to subscribe to get the recipe…
You dont need to subscribe to get the recipe…
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Yum, yum, all the way around! 😉
Yum, yum, all the way around! 😉
Yum, yum, all the way around! 😉
Yum, yum, all the way around! 😉
Yum, yum, all the way around! 😉
thanks for this awesome recipe. I have got to try it! (and I am not a raisin fan either so I will probably go for the cranberries too!)
thanks for this awesome recipe. I have got to try it! (and I am not a raisin fan either so I will probably go for the cranberries too!)
thanks for this awesome recipe. I have got to try it! (and I am not a raisin fan either so I will probably go for the cranberries too!)
thanks for this awesome recipe. I have got to try it! (and I am not a raisin fan either so I will probably go for the cranberries too!)
thanks for this awesome recipe. I have got to try it! (and I am not a raisin fan either so I will probably go for the cranberries too!)