: About Me

I am a mother of 4, wife, sister, friend, church elder, and writing tutor. I was a marketing executive for 10 years until taking a sabbatical to stay home with my little ones. I am enjoying the opportunity to stretch my creative side with writing, art and music.

My passion is ...

my family

I know too much about ...

dieting

My parents always told me ...

to be polite

My childhood ambition ...

was to be in politics

My favorite memory ...

is my wedding day

Why I write ...

to express myself

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

My first job ...

was as a marketing assistant at the North Carolina Outward Bound School

My best moment ...

was when each of my kids first said "I love you"

My inspiration ...

God, husband, kids, friends

Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Granola

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Heavenly, Healthy Granola The base for this granola is simple, fat free and easily altered to your taste each time you prepare it. My family enjoys it plain as a snack, as a yogurt topping or with milk for a breakfast cereal. It makes a fairly large amount and should be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. Base: 5 cups of oats 1/3 cup of orange juice concentrate 1/3 cup of pure maple syrup 1/3 cup of honey Combine the orange juice, syrup and honey in a sauce pot. Heat over low until the mixture comes together. Pour over the oats and mix well. Spread onto a non-stick cookie she...

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