GRANOLA

Photo, above: Our family in 1992 on a family trip out west (left to right: Joshua holding Jeremy, JoAnna, John, above, Jeff being held by Jonathan) 

In 2010, left to right: JoAnna, Jeremy, Jonathan; top row: Jeff, Joshua

GRANOLA

From Judi Troyer   (From Beverly Nye)

Spread:     4 cups oats on ungreased sheet cake pan; toast about 10 minutes at 350;

                   watch closely so they don't burn, stir a few times until toasted

Stir in:      1 cup flaked coconut

                  1 cup peanuts, coarsely chopped (or almonds, pecans, etc.)

                  3/4 cup wheat germ

Add:         1/2 cup honey

                  1/3 cup vegetable oil

                  1 t. vanilla

Mix until dry ingredients are well-coated. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to brown evenly.

Stir in 1 package dried apricots and 1 cup raisins (or any other dried fruit).

Store in airtight container.