THINGS TO DO: Make Homemade Granola

Granola - It defines a lifestyle. But it's better than that.

I use this recipe: http://www.kitchenscoop.com/recipes/granola

I stumbled across the cookbook "Cheap, Fast, Good" by Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross in our local library last fall. I checked it out, and then liked it so much I bought it and read it cover to cover despite Geoff's teasing. The book lives up to its name. The granola has become a staple in our household.

This is a sweet recipe - have I mentioned I love sugar? It is easy to make, fun for the kids to help mix, reasonable (especially compared to store bought granola), somewhat nutritious, and yummy. Even the kids liked it until I put it it their lunch once too often. I buy the nuts, wheat germ, and oats in bulk from the local health food store to lower the cost. I love it sprinkled on Wheaties. I wonder if I could make the Wheaties myself too?