"Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity."
Voltaire

Nancy is sharing her signature Asheville Bed and Breakfast recipes with her adoring and salivating public for attempted replication. What cannot be mimiced is the experience of eating this wonderful food in the mountains of Asheville, NC at a charming romantic getaway with your needs met, your bellies full and your heart content. Here is a small sampling of what Nancy will be serving you with a smile on her face, a witicism waiting and seconds forthcoming.

NANCY'S "Heart Healthy" GRANOLA INGREDIENTS

• 8 cups of old fashion oats
• 7 cups of chopped nuts. (Nancy actually uses 2 cups each of almonds, pecans and walnuts and 1 cup of unsalted sunflower seeds)
• 1 & 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp salt
• Diced fruit (optional) - i.e. raisins, blueberries, cranberries.

METHOD

1. Chop the nuts coarsely
2. Mix chopped nuts and oats together in a large bowl
3. In a separate small bowl, mix together brown sugar and water and microwave (high) for 5 minutes
4. Add vanilla and salt to liquid mixture and stir until salt is dissolved
5. Pour over oats and nuts in a large bowl; mix well
6. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper; divide granola mixture between them
7. Bake both cookie sheets in the same oven at 275° for 30 minutes; alternate pans; then bake another 30 minutes until lightly browned or desired toasted color
8. Let granola air cool for 30 minutes then break into pieces and store in air tight containers that have a rubber seal
9. When ready to serve optional dried fruit may be added; also excellent with vanilla yogurt.

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