Staples of my life: Granola and Peanut Butter

Just because I haven't been posting, doesn't mean I haven't been cooking. I just haven't been making anything shiny and new to share. 

I have made more of my favorites like tropical granola.

I was running low on peanut butter and because I am crazy, I must always have some in my cupboard in order to not have feeling of anxiety come over me. I was feeling lazy and didn't feel like going out, so I whip up some of my own. Yum. This will last a week.

If you have never made some at home, it is super easy and you must try it. 

Honey Peanut Butter

Ingredients:

- 2 cups of salted peanuts

- 1 tablespoon honey

Directions:

1. Dump the peanuts into your food processor  and let it do its thing!

That's it! As it is going, you may have a moment of skeptism thinking it won't ever get smooth. Be patient. It takes a long time; probably a good 3 minutes. I like to use salted peanuts. One time I bought unsalted peanut butter thinking it was healthier. This was really dumb because then I just found myself salting my sandwich. I also added in a tablespoon of honey for some extra goodness!

Milkshake heaven

So I've already posted about Bareburger, but I can't resist posting again. I dined there last night with Brittany and we have Groupon to thank for a smashing deal! They work with local artisans and sustainable farmer to provide customers with the best organic and quality ingredients. And I am a returning customer, so I will back up the tastiness of their food! Oh, and they also have a bear as their mascot, which I like.

I got the cubby meal. They didn't have an age limit written, so no one was stopping me from getting this portion. I had a veggie burger, with fries, apple slices, and carrots. This is still my fave veggie burger I've had thus far. Had one you think could live up to it? Please let me know!

I was consumed with excitement when my milkshake came that I was unable to take a picture until it was all gone. There once was a peanut butter milkshake inside this cup! I had died and went to peanut butter heaven. Having this in house pays off too, because you get the silver cup filled with an extra portion. I really feel like you get double as much as when you do take out!

My night of fun did not end there. Brittany suggested we continue on to Sweet Afton. Here we tried out the Spicy Cherry Margarita. It was made with a habanero infused tequila and man could you feel the heat! Spicy drink ever!

The art of peanut butter.

I will admit I am a peanut butter addict. That is why I had to check out some peanut butter art today. Peanut Butter and Co. was putting this exhibit called
The Nutropolitan Museum of Art. For every person who went they donated a jar of pb to the Food Back of NYC. Each attendee also got a jar of their very own! I walked home with a jar of "crunch time." This was my first time ever having a jar of crunchy peanut butter in my cupboard. It is peanut butter so of course I still do like it, but nothing competes with creamy. Especially in sandwich. Really not into the crunch on my bread. By the spoonful is quite fine though!

I really really wish I had gotten a jar of "White Chocolate Dream." If you have not tried this you MUST. It kind of taste like what peanut butter and fluff blended together would be like. It is definitely my favorite of their line. I am also thankful I did not receive "The Heat is On" another version that is blended with fiery spices!