homemade gifts: succulent planter

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6oed-qA-gaZEm6C1WPkHfeY6X9LS2NJcUewXAzm8k02tNiVAQ7PjUjhrBoX6PK99dzIA74RpGvXfQAH5-8AYblyaimKcXxgFkFLaQw1eU32kxtButs3X51G3r4pG7CY5-ABuEqAHlW0/s1600/IMG_5788.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6oed-qA-gaZEm6C1WPkHfeY6X9LS2NJcUewXAzm8k02tNiVAQ7PjUjhrBoX6PK99dzIA74RpGvXfQAH5-8AYblyaimKcXxgFkFLaQw1eU32kxtButs3X51G3r4pG7CY5-ABuEqAHlW0/s1600/IMG_5788.JPG" width="480" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We all have friends and family who buy themselves all the things they need.. and when it comes to giving them gifts it can be a huge challenge.  My little sister is one of those people, so when her birthday rolled around last week I thought I would try and little something new for her.  I was at the nursery and had the bright idea to make her a succulent planter.  I know this is nothing new, but I loved it and so I thought I would share.  I picked out a variety of colors and a few that I have at home because I knew she liked them and their flowers, grabbed a fun vintage piece to plant them in, some gravel and a bag of cactus mix.  Quick and easy - I was obviously impressed with myself!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you like homemade gifts?  Plant gifts? I think this may become a trend for me... something just a little more thoughtful for the gift giving. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7UNw7Q61XTyy_17_QOzXGYgmMvjev_SDrWHb5Zf4MMmHTc0D1vTV_II8xVMjbiAgVKUMv3SG20emhfWuCrAQjOsfTOQFYUem__BNsnzL0Av2udcLqSb6aZUl4lj-2ADVRSMUGfnrfeb0/s1600/IMG_5798.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7UNw7Q61XTyy_17_QOzXGYgmMvjev_SDrWHb5Zf4MMmHTc0D1vTV_II8xVMjbiAgVKUMv3SG20emhfWuCrAQjOsfTOQFYUem__BNsnzL0Av2udcLqSb6aZUl4lj-2ADVRSMUGfnrfeb0/s1600/IMG_5798.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5jCaC6p2O6DRFd51zWSq2M6oDjS6KV2zN1Unp5qcDwgX6u5cl5HFRDF2GyuTUJJm9l4-Z2275lv8iZpKcWwWw78MX9m5bgyWSO5LAstrFrBTcjo2yWzVB9VE6D69gVuknXplId4wMsMI/s1600/IMG_5799.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5jCaC6p2O6DRFd51zWSq2M6oDjS6KV2zN1Unp5qcDwgX6u5cl5HFRDF2GyuTUJJm9l4-Z2275lv8iZpKcWwWw78MX9m5bgyWSO5LAstrFrBTcjo2yWzVB9VE6D69gVuknXplId4wMsMI/s1600/IMG_5799.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-C3T6HHwFSElqUP268FHpTKaf0nkkZzALxp8I5rY1l4ajZQyrqIAn20GPZuP6BA_YLHhOcPlNJpkdvFI2rAT6hzT5AvjKodadmiZ3HlV4lHC50ejCgAbdeZm2s6HGALjrNWKq69EvbI/s1600/IMG_5808.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-C3T6HHwFSElqUP268FHpTKaf0nkkZzALxp8I5rY1l4ajZQyrqIAn20GPZuP6BA_YLHhOcPlNJpkdvFI2rAT6hzT5AvjKodadmiZ3HlV4lHC50ejCgAbdeZm2s6HGALjrNWKq69EvbI/s1600/IMG_5808.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70e4sWCC0CDDgCSU2_6UCpSJyTVMFarsHrN14l_jHlLh3x-FnY_dvVAFf1byDSKQqrnX5V_IGao3ojefb766kdE7nxR5G5fpV5gb_3-zRKc1qUhHF7SS3c1EHFiU3-GCiHy3wnvqsq18/s1600/IMG_5802.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70e4sWCC0CDDgCSU2_6UCpSJyTVMFarsHrN14l_jHlLh3x-FnY_dvVAFf1byDSKQqrnX5V_IGao3ojefb766kdE7nxR5G5fpV5gb_3-zRKc1qUhHF7SS3c1EHFiU3-GCiHy3wnvqsq18/s1600/IMG_5802.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><img align="right" alt="Photobucket" border="0" img="" src="http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb350/littlebluedeer/littlebluedeers%20album%202/signature-8.png" /> <span style="font-size: small;">If you would like help creating inspirational spaces for yourself <a href="http://www.greigedesign.com/index2.php?v=v1#!/CONTACT" target="_blank">contact us</a>!</span> <br /><span style="font-size: small;">© 2008-2014 Christina Fluegge for greige </span>

homemade gifts: succulent planter

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weekend wishes...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS-UFBWZm7rnBsflP2cFO-IFvtQbtVLM8fmZ_vwluZx_z8Nn_w-BHhhuOPoXtnc9WZUOCzPm66FA1sOh4qxEZScTl_H-A86xhRymz-kaa-ECALOct9apEUNDTZBmi3LKEC1LB0Ied02ts/s3200/IMG_1700.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS-UFBWZm7rnBsflP2cFO-IFvtQbtVLM8fmZ_vwluZx_z8Nn_w-BHhhuOPoXtnc9WZUOCzPm66FA1sOh4qxEZScTl_H-A86xhRymz-kaa-ECALOct9apEUNDTZBmi3LKEC1LB0Ied02ts/s3200/IMG_1700.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are looking forward to a semi relaxed weekend here.  There is a little rain in the schedule so maybe we can get somethings done around the house too.  I fell for these little beauties this week at the market and they made an appearance in our photo shoot that we did on Friday too (more on that next week).  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are a few things that I came across this week...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gorgeous <a href="http://www.dustjacket-attic.com/2014/03/wedding-inspiration-french-country-style.html" target="_blank">French Country wedding </a>inspiration. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am in love with these <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=2568167343&group=0&frame_type=a&blog=7303327&link=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5kb21haW5laG9tZS5jb20vdGhyb3diZWQtY3VzaGlvbi1oZWRnZWhvdXNlLTIwMTQv&frame=1&click=0&user=0" target="_blank">little puffy beds</a>..  hum where could I use one or two?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cookingclassy.com/2012/01/15-minute-donuts-from-scratch/" target="_blank">Homemade donuts.</a>. umm yes please!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A BIG THANK YOU to <a href="http://www.littlebluedeerdesign.com/" target="_blank">Shari at Little Blue Deer</a> for the facelift on the blog!  I love it and I hope you do too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am searching for hooks for the cabana... cannot decide!! What do you t<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/hdnesn64w" target="_blank">hink of these</a>?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you have super fun weekend!</div><br /><img align="right" alt="Photobucket" border="0" img="" src="http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb350/littlebluedeer/littlebluedeers%20album%202/signature-8.png" /> <span style="font-size: small;">If you would like help creating inspirational spaces for yourself <a href="http://www.greigedesign.com/index2.php?v=v1#!/CONTACT" target="_blank">contact us</a>!</span> <br /><span style="font-size: small;">© 2008-2014 Christina Fluegge for greige </span>

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for your sweetie..

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5cax80dDUiIZIL0dyTPI5G-kZYMCqZMXPuwfJMp8zzzjujvzOXM4-EPB5MFT8nnKOwp4HqObmXGmSfikox2wpXYe8t1oIaTMZP5y2cLJ4u7J2D6cFyRA0bb6nqB23xDxmPg9H1lOFpY/s1600/breakfast+in+bed+ikea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5cax80dDUiIZIL0dyTPI5G-kZYMCqZMXPuwfJMp8zzzjujvzOXM4-EPB5MFT8nnKOwp4HqObmXGmSfikox2wpXYe8t1oIaTMZP5y2cLJ4u7J2D6cFyRA0bb6nqB23xDxmPg9H1lOFpY/s1600/breakfast+in+bed+ikea.jpg" width="480" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Valentine's is always such a difficult holiday around my house.  The hubby is a non believer... his Valentine gift usually consist of a king size peanut butter cup.  The good news is that I do love the peanut butter cup!  What type of Valentine are you? Breakfast in bed type? Cakes? Chocolates? Dinner?  Gifts? Weekends away?  If I had my way it would be with some sweets, preferably homemade, and a plant-able flower.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>On a side note... it was brought to my attention that there has been trouble with checking out in <a href="http://www.shopgreige.com/" target="_blank">the Shop</a>.. well it is all fixed up now!  I apologize if you wanted to order and were not able to!  Please take a minute to go back and <a href="http://www.shopgreige.com/" target="_blank">make your purchases</a> with a 10% discount- just use the code OOPS at check out through the weekend!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVlpbO5jCRB5H0H8X5wYFJLnWPQolYH2GVvNUl0xFYh6QGNfJkVPa_rWLoqUttHpl7e2ay_a4xXcEcm1Z6jq6qskCfUUxEqP7gwkhxk1KhSzCI11_Gl__8N94f7-6ydGZwEDAUkxgF2pc/s1600/cherry+cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVlpbO5jCRB5H0H8X5wYFJLnWPQolYH2GVvNUl0xFYh6QGNfJkVPa_rWLoqUttHpl7e2ay_a4xXcEcm1Z6jq6qskCfUUxEqP7gwkhxk1KhSzCI11_Gl__8N94f7-6ydGZwEDAUkxgF2pc/s1600/cherry+cake.jpg" width="590" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHxkvJW1btTCx5po-QesTG0rWXqbwytOQgRLW5cTd5PVeJfH1Se3InzG9pvdY5S2_O4Wgtxzpm9jCIX4v_pD5IBh_WZ5B76GnRVLHpP-gRzY8kwztsR1b0dyimRmBk2Mtb517dJfzk3o/s1600/macarons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHxkvJW1btTCx5po-QesTG0rWXqbwytOQgRLW5cTd5PVeJfH1Se3InzG9pvdY5S2_O4Wgtxzpm9jCIX4v_pD5IBh_WZ5B76GnRVLHpP-gRzY8kwztsR1b0dyimRmBk2Mtb517dJfzk3o/s1600/macarons.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1E220gY4Ln354Abii4xhMERdW7Dsam85RphglEYe4MuvqeSOpCqMN056USbEbg4l-xku1LsTZirmo652BO1E5wfP4ns5W_wPIRydn4Vk7EUT_Kv_Ikvw-v21XKhWEOfHnVWzB0x59C0/s1600/salted+caramel+chocolate+tart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1E220gY4Ln354Abii4xhMERdW7Dsam85RphglEYe4MuvqeSOpCqMN056USbEbg4l-xku1LsTZirmo652BO1E5wfP4ns5W_wPIRydn4Vk7EUT_Kv_Ikvw-v21XKhWEOfHnVWzB0x59C0/s1600/salted+caramel+chocolate+tart.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBO2buGWToIhBYPuAyVhBOS7dO-A85c6FLfQVf2xOcZB38M-TaTv5vBb9uCQlQ2SQdsDChVix4Zjy1mBxHQm2xJPUmFkOmHIxx-Ym5gjvowDj07Ejv-pGemMkHl8vEf1Y4f6_8jnsnAn8/s1600/rasberry+pound+cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBO2buGWToIhBYPuAyVhBOS7dO-A85c6FLfQVf2xOcZB38M-TaTv5vBb9uCQlQ2SQdsDChVix4Zjy1mBxHQm2xJPUmFkOmHIxx-Ym5gjvowDj07Ejv-pGemMkHl8vEf1Y4f6_8jnsnAn8/s1600/rasberry+pound+cake.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">top image via ikea/food images <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/greigedesign/food/" target="_blank">via </a></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><img align="right" alt="Photobucket" border="0" img="" src="http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb350/littlebluedeer/littlebluedeers%20album%202/signature-8.png" /> <span style="font-size: small;">If you would like help creating inspirational spaces for yourself <a href="http://www.greigedesign.com/index2.php?v=v1#!/CONTACT" target="_blank">contact us</a>!</span>

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homemade quiche

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVz_q8ymaFTXS2WI52roDgV8TnkI5qp7iHZ3JTp485ZqE_C3rSr7xjwY4K_vOHoj3rxr6-dwU3zUntUqM6dB66dTrPwpdcL0YGmMSr24EGVz4wK815GaIHyAp2-3P4UW6F1Tszu7uzCNY/s1600/IMG_0162.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVz_q8ymaFTXS2WI52roDgV8TnkI5qp7iHZ3JTp485ZqE_C3rSr7xjwY4K_vOHoj3rxr6-dwU3zUntUqM6dB66dTrPwpdcL0YGmMSr24EGVz4wK815GaIHyAp2-3P4UW6F1Tszu7uzCNY/s1600/IMG_0162.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Every Holiday my mom has always made us Quiche for breakfast or brunch for as long as I can remember.  It has become a wonderful tradition that I am excited to share with my family.  Quiche is the perfect all around dish, breakfast, lunch or dinner!  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can make a few variations on this theme but I stick pretty close to this recipe depending on what I have on hand.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 pre-made pie crust (I use Trader Joes)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">6-7 eggs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1/2 cup milk</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1/2 sweet onion</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1/4 to 1/2 cup ham or bacon cooked</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1/4 cup spinach finely chopped</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">salt and pepper to taste</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2.  Roll out pie crust and place in deep pie dish, pushing into base and edges</div>3.  Beat eggs and milk in large bowl<br />4. Add all other ingredients in with eggs and mix together<br />5. Pour egg mixture into pie dish<br />6. Bake for 60 minutes until crust is brown and eggs are puffed at the top<br />7. Allow to cool before serving - eggs will settle<br />8. Serve with mils salsa<br /><br /><br /><br /><img align="right" alt="Photobucket" border="0" img="" src="http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb350/littlebluedeer/littlebluedeers%20album%202/signature-8.png" /> <span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">If you would like help creating inspirational spaces for yourself <a href="http://www.greigedesign.com/index2.php?v=v1#!/CONTACT" target="_blank">contact us</a>!</span>

homemade quiche

   Every Holiday my mom has always made us Quiche for breakfast or brunch for as long as I can remember.  It has become a wonderful traditio...

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homemade granola...

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHtHvruF1oEtxkp0qgqZUq0yxbMYsIPhbEMdvDqXulFAhyphenhyphen1nXDddRnHmHToszlK2eB5GKYBTZH7eSceREUiahWkkh1twXFRO4WXHEftaLd9g7ZG6g7Kvy_JIhjTlNBN7KAdSHEYFnK_9E/s1600/holiday+2013+104.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHtHvruF1oEtxkp0qgqZUq0yxbMYsIPhbEMdvDqXulFAhyphenhyphen1nXDddRnHmHToszlK2eB5GKYBTZH7eSceREUiahWkkh1twXFRO4WXHEftaLd9g7ZG6g7Kvy_JIhjTlNBN7KAdSHEYFnK_9E/s640/holiday+2013+104.JPG" width="550" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I know I don't post a lot of food here on the blog... but I am hoping that will be changing.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Just like last year I wanted to challenge myself to do a little something in hopes of bettering myself in the year to come.  So here is a confession.. I don't cook much- shh.  Life is busy and to be honest I am not a food lover, I have often wished there was a way to be full and eat without taking all of the time.  I know I know- there are so many things out there that taste so wonderful, I just don't like to take the extra time.  Anyway, that leads me to my challenge for this year (I am counting the year from my birthday to my birthday) I am going to try and make dinner for my family at least 3 times a week.  Please don't gasp or judge!  I am hoping that it will become a good habit much like my habit (obsession) with reading that is still going strong.  I am also hoping to be better about sharing here on the blog because we can all use some great yummy ideas to keep food interesting right?  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>I would love to hear how you keep your food life interesting (this girl needs ideas).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This granola is something that I make fairly often and it is simple and delicious sprinkled over yogurt or simply with milk and some fresh berries.  I have twe<i>a</i>ked it a little bit from the original...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Homemade granola </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4 1/2 cups Old fashioned rolled oats (not instant)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3/4 cup shelled, raw, unsalted sunflower seeds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 1/2 cups slivered raw almonds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2 tablespoons ground cinnamon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 1/4 cups pure maple syrup, preferably grade A dark amber</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1/3 cup canola oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">salt to taste (I usually use a couple of pinches)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 tablespoon ground flax seed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">optional: 1 cup dried cranberry</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. Preheat oven 325 degrees</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. Place oats, sunflower seeds, almonds, salt, flax seed and cinnamon in a large bowl and combine.  Add the maple syrup and oil, stir until all the dry ingredients are moistened.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. Spread the granola on a 12 x 17" rimmed baking sheet.  Bake until it begins to brown, about 25 minutes, then stir with a spatula.  Let the granola continue to bake until it is lightly browned, dry and fragrant, about 15-20 mins longer.  Stir the granola at least one more time while it continues to bake and watch carefully as it can burn quickly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. Let it cool on the baking sheet, add in cranberries or dried fruit.  Transfer to to an airtight container. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">recipe from the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Food-Live-Earthbound-Organic-Cookbook/dp/0761138994/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1386793751&sr=1-1&keywords=earthbound+farms+cookbook" target="_blank">Earthbound Farm Cookbook: Food to live by</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><img align="right" alt="Photobucket" border="0" img="" src="http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb350/littlebluedeer/littlebluedeers%20album%202/signature-8.png" /> <span style="font-size: small;">If you would like help creating inspirational spaces for yourself <a href="http://www.greigedesign.com/index2.php?v=v1#!/CONTACT" target="_blank">contact us</a>!</span>

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