from Stella May
Two years ago, I developed a far from pleasant illness which forced me to change my way if eating, I'm really grateful my husband and son were willing to give it a try. Back up support is an amazing thing.
Making homemade nut butter is a straightforward and rewarding process that allows you to create a fresh, flavorful spread tailored to your preferences. Here's a basic guide to help you craft your own nut butter with the nuts of your choice: Almonds, cashews, peanuts, walnuts, pecans, or any combination (You will need 4 cups).
Optional add-ins: Salt, cinnamon, honey, maple syrup, or other flavorings to taste. Roast the Nuts: Roasting enhances the nuts' flavor and aids in releasing their natural oils.
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Spread the nuts evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are lightly browned and fragrant. Be cautious not to over-roast, as this can lead to a burnt taste.
Cool Slightly: Allow the roasted nuts to cool for a few minutes util they're warm but not hot.
Warm nuts blend more easily, resulting in a smoother butter. Transfer the nuts to a food processor or high-powered blender. Process on high speed. The nuts will go through stages: from whole to a crumbly mixture, then to a thick paste, and finally to a creamy butter. This process can take anywhere from 5 to 12 minutes, depending on the nut type and your equipment. Be patient and scrape down the sides of the processor as needed.
Experiment with different nuts or
combinations to discover unique flavors. For instance, blending cashews and
almonds can yield a creamy, mildly sweet butter. My personal favorite is
combination of pecans and walnuts.
By making your own nut butter, you
not only enjoy a fresher product but also have complete control over theingredients, allowing you to create a healthier alternative to many
store-bought versions.
All my best, Stella
Here is a peek at book one of Stella’s time travel romance series for your reading pleasure.
One key unlocks the love of a lifetime…but could also break her heart.
Nika Morris’s sixth sense has helped build a successful business, lovingly restoring and reselling historic homes on Florida’s Amelia Island. But there’s one forlorn, neglected relic that’s pulled at her from the moment she saw it. The century-old Coleman house.
Quite unexpectedly, the house is handed to her on a silver platter—along with a mysterious letter, postmarked 1909, yet addressed personally to Nika. Its cryptic message: Find the key. You know where it is. Hurry, for goodness sake!
The message triggers an irresistible drive to find that key. When she does, one twist in an old grandfather clock throws her back in time, straight into the arms of deliciously, devilishly handsome Elijah Coleman.
Swept up in a journey of a lifetime, Nika finds herself falling in love with Eli—and with the family and friends that inhabit a time not even her vivid imagination could have conjured. But in one desperate moment of homesickness, she makes a decision that will not only alter the course of more than one life, but break her heart.
’Til Time Do Us Part is available in Kindle and Paperback at AMAZON.