When fresh almonds arrive at the farmers’ market, it’s the perfect time to make your own almond butter at home. Not only is it fresher and more flavorful than store-bought, but you also get to control the texture, oil content, and salt level to your liking. Almonds are naturally rich in protein, fiber, and vitamin...Read More

Admittedly — hot oatmeal is not my favorite breakfast. But, keeping in mind the benefits of increasing fiber in the diet and chasing the cholesterol monster away, it is a mainstay in the fall and winter breakfast lineup. But, when spring arrives — I’m so ready to jettison the gruel for granola topped with a...Read More

Serve granola with milk, milk substitute, or the delicious pourable Swiss yogurt from Schoch Dairy topped with fresh or dried fruit. INGREDIENTS: 3 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 cup raw almonds 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup of mix-ins: pepitas, raw sunflower seeds, flax seed, puffed brown rice, etc.* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon...Read More