My favorite variation so far: pumpkin spice granola

My eyes have been open to the world of homemade granola; safe to say I will never buy a box of the stuff again.  My mom introduced me to Tom Browkaw’s recipe last week and we are currently in a fierce granola showdown to see who can create the best rendition of the adaptable recipe.  I have made 3 batches so far, using different combinations of nuts, seeds, and dried fruits.  All the basic recipe calls for is wheat germ, old-fashioned oats, sesame seeds, shredded coconut, your choice of nuts, vegetable oil, honey, and dried fruit.  I like this recipe because it is simple and very flexible. Continue reading →