The first thing you might be thinking is: why would I ever want to soak my pecans? Pecans are a great source of vitamins and minerals. They contain vitamin B1, Copper, Magnesium and Manganese, Zinc, and much more. However, like other nuts and seeds, pecans contain enzyme inhibitors, tannic acid, and phytic acid. These substances…
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Maple Apple Pecan Bread
This post entitled “Maple Apple Pecan Bread” was originally published on October 10, 2010 on Cooking for Seven. We have been blessed with a multitude of apples this year. It’s wonderful to be able to, after a hard run, pluck an apple from our trees and enjoy a sweet reward. It’s also wonderful to have…
The Best Granola Recipe
I have been making this granola recipe for over five years. You know a recipe is gold when you keep going back to it after trying many others. Sure, it’s fun to try new recipes and flavors. But somehow I always return to this tried and true granola. It really can’t be beat for its…