It has been awhile since I last posted. Partially this is because I had a little Crohn's flare up, and no one wants to see recipes for dishes like jello or chicken broth! The other contributing factor is that I helped put on a retreat for the Paulist Center's young adult community and just didn't find a lot of time to cook in the days leading up to it. It was a real privilege to work with such a gifted planning team (see picture).
I find that the amount of crap I eat is inversely proportional (1/∝) to the busyness of my day. So it's especially important during these crunch times that I have some snacks on hand to get me through the day until I can pull something healthy out of my fridge. This leads me to my current snack obsession--almonds and dried cranberries. If you've never tried this combination, I highly recommend it. The nutty flavor of the almond goes quite well with the sweet of the cranberry. If you're looking for a fuller, slightly more astringent, and buttery nut then try substituting walnuts for the almonds. I usually eat about a 1/4c. of each at a time, just remember, don't go overboard. A snack is meant to get you through a crunch, not replace a meal!
So while I was a little stressed out and short on cooking time leading up to the retreat, it was totally worth it!
What are some of your favorite snacks?? Post a comment and let us know!
