Garam Masala

Ayako sent me this recipe that she got from an Indian friend. This spice is found in several of the Indian recipes we come across. Enjoy making your own!

Grind all together:

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 teaspoons cumin

1 teaspoon cloves

3/4 cinnamon stick

1 teaspoon cardamon

3 bay leaves

Olivia M's - Whole Wheat Graham Crackers

Cream together well:

1/2 cup butter

2/3 cup brown sugar

Combine dry ingredients:

2 3/4 cup whole wheat flour

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. baking powder

Add to creamed mixture with 1/2 cup water and 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Mix well, let stand 30 minutes. Roll out dough on large greased cookie sheet. Cut into cracker rectangles and prick each with a fork. Bake at 350 until browned about 12 minutes.

Homemade Almond Milk

Soak raw almonds overnight. Drain and rinse well.

Measure out 1 cup of the almonds and blend with 3 cups of water.

This is an alternative to dairy and soy "milks".