Red beans and rice is a signature dish of Creole cuisine that was traditionally made on Mondays, because back in the day, Monday was “wash day.” The women of the house would be busy doing laundry, so red beans and rice was an easy dish to make with the leftovers from Sunday’s dinner (usually ham or another kind of pork) that didn’t require a lot of time in the kitchen.… Continue Reading
One of the most common ways to eat oats is in muffins, and it’s easy to see why. The smell of fresh muffins on a Saturday morning is a signal it’s going to be a good day, and you can easily freeze and thaw them for a perfect grab-and-go breakfast on a busy morning.
We prefer to eat oat muffins over other types for a few reasons.… Continue Reading
It’s the season for gifts – teacher gifts, co-worker gifts, last-minute gifts, hostess gifts, and (ack!) I-forgot-to-buy-so-and-so-a-gift gifts. Thank goodness for edible gifts!
Our Olive Oil Granola in particular makes a great edible gift. After all, everybody eats (or knows someone who eats), and what could be more thoughtful than a healthy, homemade gift?
The olive oil and maple syrup give this granola an incredible depth of flavor and an extra little sprinkle of salt added right at the end keeps the sweetness in check.… Continue Reading
