Jeff hates all nuts. It’s mainly the texture that bothers him. He wishes that he liked them though, since they’re so portable and snackable and a healthier alternative to chips and crackers.
We’ve spied several brands of spiced nuts at the grocery store that look really tasty and that Jeff thought he might actually enjoy, but they were really expensive for the quantity. He mentioned that he would be willing to try them if I made some at home, so that’s exactly what I decided to do.
I started by adding about 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a non-stick pan. I chose to use about 1/4 tsp. each of garlic powder, paprika, and turmeric and just a pinch of cumin and black pepper.
Into the pan they went to heat up with the oil.
1/2 cup each of raw almonds and cashews went into the warming oil.
I used a spatula to toss them in the spice mixture.
When they were fully coated and starting to toast I transferred them to a baking sheet.
I baked them at 300 degrees for about 10 minutes. I wasn’t really trying to brown them anymore at this point, just dry up some of the excess oil.
They came out smelling super toasty and fragrant.
With a hefty sprinkling of salt, they were ready to munch on.
See the cat creeping in the background? He’s nuts for those nuts!
I liked these, they were flavorful without being overwhelming. They have that kind of subtle flavor that makes you eat them continuously in an effort to taste them more.
Jeff won’t try them though, he just turns up his nose.
I think he’s nuts………….::::cricket noise:::::
Sorry, I can’t help myself! 😉
Yum, these would make great Christmas prezzies. =D
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This post just begs for a “That’s what she said” joke.
RE: Kombucha – people either seem to love it or hate it. The Synergy brand especially tastes like vinegar. The kind that I had in Asheville was sweeter, like maybe they add sugar. They have sweeter brands at Return to Eden on Cheshire Bridge too.
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I know, it took everything in me to keep it clean on that post.
I’ll look into kombucha again, I’ve been meaning to go back to Return to Eden.
Try the kind called Original Wonder Kombucha (or something like that). It’s sweeter and not as vinegary.
Did you say your man HATES ALL NUTS?! But…but…but he’s missing out on one of the best parts of life! Especially when you made these delectable-looking homemade beauties. You should tell him that just because he HAS them doesn’t mean he can’t EAT them. ;P
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:3 Tee hee. I got him to try them finally and he liked them well enough.
I am going to have to try to make these this upcoming week. They look perfect for keeping in my car for convient snacking!
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I couldn’t keep my hands off them!