temporary farewell

i am leaving. 

everyone, do not freak out. keep your composure.


my amazing willy is taking me on vaca for a whole week. uh, thats not even the BEST part.

i have NO idea where we are going! he has planned our entire anniversary honeymoon and not given away any hints (he is terrible at keeping secrets, so this alone is amazing) so while i am gone, don't forget about me and this little blog you visit every now and then. i will be back and i'm sure i will have stories to share.

but for now here is a granola bar recipe from ina garten i made for our trip.....

2 c oats
1 c nuts (i used raw sunflower seeds, but slivered almonds is recommended)
1 c shredded coconut
1/2 c wheat germ
3 tbsp butter
2/3 c honey (i used 1/3c honey and 1/3c agave nectar)
1/4 c brown sugar 
1 1/2  tspn vanilla
1/4 tspn salt
1 1/2 c dried fruit (dates, apricots and cranberries is what is in the orginal recipe, but i just used cranberries)

toast oats and coconut for 10 minutes at 350. mix them with wheat germ and nuts in a large bowl. bring butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla and salt to a boil in a small sauce pan. pour over dry mixture. line a 9 x 12 baking dish with parchment paper or tin foil. spread mixture in baking dish and press the mixture down. bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 300. let sit for 2 hours before cutting and serving.

soooo farewell everyone and see you next week!