A Conglomeration Post...

Well, howdy! 

Hope you're all enjoying the summer, now that the warmer weather is now upon us.  Trev, Nat and I are certainly soaking up our first summer together as a family of 3. 

What was life like before we were a trio? 

I can't even imagine it...

So, Nat is now 7 months and 3 days old now.  Yep, I can't believe it either.  I took these on Sunday...the eve of her 7 month milestone...

We are sooooo lucky to have a happy-go-lucky babes who has such a lust for life.  We are constantly amazed at how bright she is and I am not just saying that because she's our kid.  Nothing gets by this girl!  :-)

I have been making baby food and actually enjoying it.  I totally bit on buying the Baby Bullet and am happy that I did.  My puree manufacturing has also led to other cooking pursuits, one of which I will share with you because it's really a super snack with an ice cold beer on your sunny deck/porch/what-have-you:

Sweet & Spicy Almonds

First, mix the following in a small bowl:

• 1 tbsp of white sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp of ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp of salt
• 1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes

Then, in a large frying pan or skillet, on medium, heat up:

• 2 tbsp of EVOO

Once heated, add:

• 2 cups of blanched white almonds
• 1/2 cup of white sugar

Toss to coat.  Then, keep stirring constantly, as almonds can burn instantly.  When sugar and almonds are a deep golden brown colour, pour into a large bowl and toss with the spice mixture.  Pour onto a cookie sheet and then...enjoy!

Cheers!

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