At times I think I might have live in a hole for the majority of life. Or maybe just a bubble was dimmed out some of what was happening around me. Actually, I am pretty aware of my surroundings most of the time. I don't get lost. I remember places and colors. I don't have a knack for phrases though, or names for that matter. Most days I find myself having to ask, "What does that mean?" or "I haven't heard that before." I am not a "in the know" kind of person". I am OK with that.
One such time was when I was talking about Bates College. It was about 20 minutes from where I went to high school. During my senior year I even took a class there. Its a pretty classic New England college. I think of Bates has somewhat preppy. However, during a recent conversation about Bates, someone mentioned how it really attracted granola people.
Now what is a granola person? I eat granola does that mean I am a granola person. After being told it was more of hippie, social activists, green, those who don't shower. OK that last one might have taken it a bit too far, but I definitely realized I was not what was being referred too. I haven't decided if that is a good thing or not just yet.
I ask myself who comes up with these things? How do they spread? And why am I always the last person to find out what they mean?
I like granola quite a bit. I am used to the homemade variety. Store brands are way too sweet for my taste. They are often expensive and not very healthy. I am hear to tell you though that granola is very simple to make at home. So whether you are or are not a true granola person, you can certainly make some.
Hippie Granola
Adapted from Ina Garten
Ingredients:
4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup flaxseed
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
3/4 cup salted pumpkin seed
1 cup peanuts
1 cup unsalted walnuts
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Toss the oats, seeds and peanuts together in a large bowl. Whisk together the oil and honey in a small bowl. Pour the liquids over the oat mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until all the oats and nuts are coated. Pour onto a cookie sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally with a spatula, until the mixture turns a nice, even, golden brown, about 45 minutes.
Remove the granola from the oven and allow to cool, stirring occasionally. Store the cooled granola in an airtight container.
I did not realize that granola is a hippy food. I love granola too! Guess I better stop taking showers and start picketing different causes. lol.
ReplyDeleteThat's the first time I've heard reference to granola being hippie food! :)
ReplyDeleteI love making homemade granola...nothing like fresh and adding more goodies to it. I like this recipe you've shared...I'm gonna have to try it asap!
I want some of this!
ReplyDeleteI actually went to grad school with three Bates people and they weren't especially hippy-ish. Although I was totally aware of the granola = hippy thought. :) Your granola looks tasty.
ReplyDeleteEhehehe...hippy food. This granola recipe looks tasty and so easy to put together. I definitely prefer the homemade versions rather than prepackaged.
ReplyDeleteGreat sounding granola recipe! Usually we stir it up in a big frying pan, but baking it sounds like a great option. Must try. Thanks!
ReplyDeletehaha! So Tru! I tend to use pop culture phrases a lot. I never thought that people might not know what I'm talking about. For instance, in one of my posts, I wrote, "MacGyver" as a verb. lol..to MacGyver something.
ReplyDeleteAs for the granola thing..sometimes they just say "crunchy" Like oh..yeah...he's a crunchy. haha. That one is pretty confusing.
I love granola! But, I shower and tune out of politics. Great post!
healthy to snack on delicious
ReplyDeletethank you for the add