Spiced Almond and Apple Granola

Casual breakfasts are the key to a stress free day here in our household. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday... everyday here is packed with a schedule and places to go! At least once a week I make a big batch of this granola. This is an adapted recipe that my mom happened to get from one of the cooks at our church's (Calvary Chapel) Retreat Center here in our local San Bernardino Mountains. What...

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holiday chocolate almond bark

Who doesn't love chocolate.. and what better, than to make it and give it away as gifts! In  my home it's a tradition to start our baking when the kids have Thanksgiving break. This week our youngest was off earlier than usual so here we are, celebrating mom and daughter time and looking forward to the holidays with Peppermint Chocolate Cherry Almond Bark.  This is the easiest...

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