Mari's Secret Granola Recipe – the holy grail of spices & Nuts
Dessert & Baking Mari Loewen Dessert & Baking Mari Loewen

Mari's Secret Granola Recipe – the holy grail of spices & Nuts

I created this granola recipe as a gift just for our readers and when guests arrive in my home. I also make as a hostess gift, packing it in clear pantry jars with a ribbon and note. Everyone loves it! It truly is the best I’ve ever tried.

The combination of toasted nuts, fresh nutmeg, sweet coconut, and cardamom take this granola over the top for us.

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Olive Bread
Dessert & Baking Mari Loewen Dessert & Baking Mari Loewen

Olive Bread

Why is the idea of baking bread, like pastry considered to be a complicated and time consuming task when it’s really quite simple? Modern day bread machines have certainly made it easy, but even if by hand, making bread is simple.

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