Oh, How I LOVE Pandora and my granola!

I never cease to be amazed at how listening to music can completely change my mood.  The kids were up waaaaay later than I wanted them to be tonight and I was in a pretty foul mood up until about 10 minutes ago.  That’s when I decided to put some Pandora on and created a station for Joshua Radin.  Not only was I graced with his smooth voice, but Pandora chose similar artists for me to listen to like Ben Harper, Pete Murray, and Damien Rice.

Now, I feel happy and mellow as I nestle down on the couch with my laptop, smelling the granola baking in the oven.

Anyone want the recipe?  Here it is.  I got this recipe from my sister-in-law, Robin.  The whole family loves it and it’s really easy.

Homemade Granola:

10 cups rolled oats

1 cup plain corn meal

1 cup shredded coconut

1 cup wheat germ

1 cup chopped nuts

Mix in a large bowl.

Heat over stove until smooth, the following ingredients:

1/2 cup water

2/3 cup oil

1 cup honey

1 cup peanut butter

1 Tablespoon salt

1 Tablespoon cinnamon

Pour into dry mixture and spread out onto cookie sheets.

Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes.  Stir, and bake for another 15 minutes.

And, you’re done!  Enjoy!