Salty Snacks

Salty Snacks

Our country loves salty snacks in a big way. Big business is
making big bucks off that craving. Bags of just about any flavor of
chip or pretzel you can imagine and those handy little packages of
microwave popcorn fly off the grocery store shelves. There's way too
much sodium. You just about need a degree in chemistry to comprehend
the addatives. But whatcha gonna do when you just gotta get that salt
fix?
Actually there is an alternative. Make it yourself. Cynthia
Nims' Salty Snacks is a treasure trove of recipes. You'll know
exactly what you're putting in your mouth. And some recipes have
wholesome ingredients.
Craving chips? Kale chips are amazing. Even kids you think
would turn up their noses devour then. You can also make chips from
parsnips, carrots, squash, and mushrooms. A little bread to go with a
bowl of soup? Fifteen varieties include chedder-ale bread (just the
thing to accompany tomato soup), dilled flatbread, and mustard soft
pretzels. Then there's the chapters on crackers and cookies, nuts and
other nibbles, and a wide range of other goodies. Truly it can be
said there is something for everything.
So the next time you anticipate a craving for a salty snack you
can truck on down to the big box store for same old lame old or whip
yourself up a culinary adventure!
On a personal note, I cured myself of a seriously bad habit. Overdue
library books. They cut library volunteers a lot of slack on this.
Last summer I decided I would go a fiscal year--July 1to June 30--
without one overdue book. One of the professional librarians did not
think I could accomplish that. That is until I did. If you have a
bad habit to break here are the four tips that worked for me.
1. Set a reasonable time. Omit the word never.
2. Don't forget incentives. Like being able to show you can. Or
maybe something chocolate.
3. Get your friends to cheer you on.
4. Figure out how to not slip up. I don't misplace library books
anymore with a dedicated shelf for them and cloth bags to pack the
night before.
There! Now you have learned at least one useful thing from this blog.
A great shout out goes out to my fellow library volunteers who cheered
me on. :)
Julia Emily Hathaway


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