Pioneer Woman at Heart

  Just when we think we will have more free time, we don't.  It's been super busy around here.  Most of my recent days have been busy in the kitchen. I tried a new roasted recipe (see below), but didn't feel it was worth the flavor.  We prefer this recipe for Spiced Nuts (more variety of flavors): 1 egg white 1 tsp. water 1 Tbsp. maple syrup 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 to 1 tsp cayenne pepper, ground 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground coriander 3 Cups almonds, peanuts, pecans, etc. (we like almonds, cashews, walnuts and some raw pumpkin seeds) Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.  I use my rimmed pampered chef stoneware, but you can line a rimmed pan with parchment paper (possibly foil) too.  Coat with non-stick cooking spray. In a med. bowl beat egg white and sugar until it is frothy.  Add sugar, cinnamon, salt, cayenne pepper, cumin, and coriander.  Beat the mixture until combined.  Add nuts and stir to coat.. Spread the m...

So, you know how I blogged about adding greens and adding the nuts, and "boom" my weight started coming off?  And my nails grew? Well, come to find out, I found this article on " Why Adding Copper ...." from Clean Eating.  Makes sense to me.  Maybe I was lacking the copper in my diet.   I knew my thyroid was wonky, but the more I read the more I learn. And for a twist on things.... I took one afternoon off from tomatoes (hoping they didn 't over -ripen), but jalapenos were having t heir day, thanks to someone who bought two pounds a t the Farmer's M arket.  That would be me of course.  The th ird pound came f rom my own garden.