Snow Day

As predicted, the Raleigh-Durham area was blanketed with snow, er, ice last night…meaning that I was blessed with a snow day, after just one day of the new semester.

Given the fact that I grew up in the snow-barren state of Alabama, I was a bit perplexed as for what to do with myself on a snow/ice day. The roads were too treacherous to go anywhere, and the freezing rain and sleet weren’t exactly enticing for building a snowman.

Diligent student that I am, I began with some homework.

Once that was out of the way, I decided to entertain myself with another Ellie recipe, Nutty Granola.

My tweaks:

-I used Craisins instead of the suggested raisins because, well, I’ve got a multi-pound bag of them taking up valuable space in my pantry.

-The recipe called for just a quarter-teaspoon of cinnamon for the whole batch. I’m more of a cinnamon enthusiast than that, so I probably included at least a whole teaspoon.

This recipe made a much greater quantity than indicated—the yield was supposed to be about 4.5 cups, but mine was closer to 8. Not quite sure how that happened, but as a result I have quite a granola bounty these days.

The aroma of the granola baking in the oven was straight-up intoxicating.

Once again, this recipe is available at FoodNetwork.com: Nutty Granola

Boredom soon set in again, so I made a trek across the street (on foot) to Target. After a few slips on the ice, I eventually returned with my intended purchase, a foam roller (as per the recommendation of my brother-in-law Major and many of you knowledgeable commenters). I used it for about 10 minutes, and I immediately felt relief from my hip pain. Yee-haw!

What are some of your favorite snow day activities?

Amidst the aforementioned activities I managed to down a few meals too.

By the time I returned from the gym this morning, I was famished. So, I opted for the fastest breakfast possible—cereal.

For lunch, I made a colorful salad topped with my homemade peanutty dressing.

My evening meal was one that is destined to be repeated in the future. Tahini with squash is perhaps an unexpected duo, but I lurve it. Recipe to come.

Alright, I am off to enjoy the last few hours of my day off. G’night!

Filed under: Meals

17 Responses to “Snow Day”

1. Blog is the New Black, on January 11th, 2011 at 9:24 pm Said:

   I have yet to make my own granola. Yours looks great!

2. Matt, on January 11th, 2011 at 10:12 pm Said:

   The foam roller will SAVE you

3. missy miller, on January 11th, 2011 at 11:05 pm Said:

   I love acorn squah, Kale, and hite beans and will be anxiously receiving the deets !

4. Felicia ( A taste of health with balance), on January 11th, 2011 at 11:22 pm Said:

   my foam roller JUST came in the mail today! I was so excited about it. Hate it, but love it!

5. Namaste Gurl, on January 11th, 2011 at 11:42 pm Said:

   I’m lucky to live in an area where it NEVER snows; however I’m a bit jealous you got to experience some

   Glad the foam roller helped ya!

6. Carrie (Moves 'N Munchies), on January 12th, 2011 at 4:26 am Said:

   ahh that squash looks great! and your own granola? that rocks!

7. sarah (the SHU box), on January 12th, 2011 at 6:51 am Said:

   ha, of course i had to bake as well! there’s something about being snowed in that just makes me want to use the oven!

   i went the less healthy route and made cookies (though they were oat + whole wheat flour-based) josh’s coworkers are going to be very happy today . . .

8. Emily, on January 12th, 2011 at 8:08 am Said:

   hooray for a snow day! we only had 1 the whole time i was at ohio state, and i still had to go to work because i was growing a ton of cells in the lab!

   and in michigan, we rarely will ever call snow days because we’re all used to driving in hazardous conditions, i guess.

9. Maj, on January 12th, 2011 at 9:11 am Said:

   That roasted squash looks really good!

10. Sabine @ thefruitpursuit, on January 12th, 2011 at 10:38 am Said:

    we didn’t get any snow days over here, even though it had been snowing for three weeks in december! boo.

    why is your tahini so smooth? mine is always grainy haha.

    x sabine

11. Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down), on January 12th, 2011 at 10:44 am Said:

    I love making granola! And I’m glad the foam roller worked well for you. It pretty much saved my IT band from recurrent pain.

12. LauraJayne, on January 12th, 2011 at 2:24 pm Said:

    I pretty much LOVE garbanzo beans in anything (and plain, sometimes…) what did you season your’s with?

13. Salah (My Healthiest LIfestyle), on January 12th, 2011 at 2:59 pm Said:

    everything looks amazing!!! I loive homemade granola

14. janetha @ meals and moves, on January 12th, 2011 at 5:18 pm Said:

    snowboarding!

15. Gliding Calm, on January 13th, 2011 at 4:47 pm Said:

    I just love the way you eaaaaaat!!! Can I come live with you for a week and have you cook for me?!

    Man! I wish I could get more motivated to cook cool recipes!!

    that granola looks amazing too!

16. Jill Colonna, on January 14th, 2011 at 1:43 pm Said:

    Granola looks great. Never made it before and looks like something fab for hubbie. He’d love it.
    What are craisins? Something only can get in the US?

17. Kori, on January 14th, 2011 at 3:32 pm Said:

    Yum! I love making homemade granola! It’s so fun to add your favorite things and make your own version!

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