The Feral Housewife

  Hey there everyone, Lately I have really been craving the sweets. Unfortunately, I have also decided that I need to cut back on the junk food. So what is a girl to do? Being feral like I am, I eat them anyway, then feel guilty about it. I know you know exactly what I am talking about. So I am trying new things. What would normally make a good breakfast, if I ate breakfast that is, has become a really good dessert too. Go figure. I have figured out that granola is the unsung hero of breakfast, snacks and dessert. It can be crunchy or soft, salty or sweet, fruity or chocolaty, it really is versatile. Making it from scratch can be fun and rewarding. Plus, YOU get to control what goes into it, which means no mysterious ingredients that you can't pronounce and no weird preservatives, which if you remember from my very first post, I have to be very careful with.  Why should you make it yourself when you can find it everywhere? Customization!   If you want nuts in it, go for it. Raisins

       I have made many potato salads in my life. I still make my Great Grandmother's recipe a lot, I make a spicy deviled potato salad, a potato salad with kielbasa sausage, and for our son's 21st birthday I made an authentic German potato salad, however, this one has been my favorite. I once had a twice baked potato casserole and thought " This would make a great potato salad", so I gave it a go. We all loved it and it has since been my go to. I have since lightened it up and made a few healthier choices but it is still delicious. Summer is definitely here, it is cookout season and a good potato salad is always appreciated. So I thought I would share this with you: Step one is to bake your potatoes, of course. I use red potatoes and leave the skin on for this, but you can use your favorite baking potato. I drizzle them with olive oil or your favorite heart healthy oil, and just salt and pepper to taste. *Note, if you season your potatoes well here, you won't nee