57909 Wed Jan 14 14:51:33 -0800 2004 8 2 Los Angeles Area 0 302848 Does anyone know of a source to get LaBrea granola for less than the $6.99/pkg I pay at Gelsons? Or have a recommendation for where to buy less expensive granola of similar quality and style, i.e., lots of nuts, seeds, and oats, not too sweet? Much thanks! Wed Jan 14 14:51:33 -0800 2004 0 Aileen 1 302853 Some years ago the L.A. Times posted the authentic recipe for this. You might find it on a Google search. It seems that it was associated with the Campanile name and not La Brea Bakery. I have the recipe somewhere but I'd have to do my own search. I've made it a few times but not in quite a while. It's not cheap to make but surely less expensive than Gelson's price. Wed Jan 14 15:38:07 -0800 2004 302848 0 Sam D. 1 302855 You're probably not located in OC, but if you're ever in Costa Mesa, try the Village Bakery's granola. Not too sweet, not too oily, with plenty of dried fruits and nuts (they tell me it includes butter and molasses); it's the best I've had. As for price, it's about $2.50 for approx. 2 cups (packaged in a plastic cup). Wed Jan 14 15:40:19 -0800 2004 302848 0 emily 1 302892 Not to be a kill-joy but, if memory serves, the Nutrition Label on the granola bag says that there are 480 calories in a 1/2 cup serving. Can anything be that good? The granola that I eat has 180 calories for the same portion. Wed Jan 14 22:04:56 -0800 2004 302848 0 Just Larry 2 302898 It IS that good - believe me... Wed Jan 14 23:25:54 -0800 2004 302892 0 torta basilica 2 302899 I have to say that my infatuation with perfecting my homemade granola recipe, based on the La Brea Bakery recipe, was certainly a factor in last spring's alarming poundage gain. That, and an infatuation with duplicating Tuk Tuk's sticky rice and mango, and a certain fondness for Mexican tamarind candies, and taking a food writing class...darn, it's hard to be a svelte Chowhound! Wed Jan 14 23:45:49 -0800 2004 302892 0 Chowpatty 1 302903 The recipe is printed in their out-of-print cookbook _Mark Peel and Nancy Silverton At Home_ . (The bakery still has a few copies.) Paraphrased per copyright. Less maybe, but not cheap. They suggest making the entire recipe. Freezes well. Preheat oven to 350 Degrees. Mix: 4 c. old fashioned rolled oats (not quick or instant) 3/4 c. raw pumpkin seeds 3/4 c. unsalted raw sunflower seeds 1 c coarsley chopped unblanched almonds 1/2 c. wheat germ 1/2 c. powdered nonfat dry milk 1 T ground cinnamon 2 tsp. groung nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Stir together and heat in a small saucepan: 3/4 c. safflower oil 1/2 c. maple syrup 1/2 c. honey or malt syrup Pour hot mixture over oat mixture and toss with your hands or a spoon until mixed. Spread on a cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring once. Be careful about browning. When light brown remove and let cool to room temp. Loosen from pan in chunks and add dried fruits. 1/2 c. dried apricots, finely chopped 1/2 c. dried figs, finely chopped 1/2 c. golden raisins 1/2 c. black raisins Makes nine cups. Store in freezer lock bags, airtight tins, or in the freezer. Thu Jan 15 00:34:19 -0800 2004 302848 0 JudiAU 1 4254297 The La Brea Bakery granola recipe is in the cookbook "Mark Peel and Nancy Silverton at Home." It was also in an L.A. Times article by Rose Dosti on September 10, 1997, titled "For Grain Nuts." You can find it in the L.A. Times archive for $4. Crunch On! Wed Dec 17 11:59:17 -0800 2008 302848 249306 RabbiWendy 1 4254309 This is such an excellent question. Lately I've been spending $9 on Granola from the farmers market in pasadena. it's so amazing but it's a bit pricey. i've been wondering where to get my granola fix cheaper. Wed Dec 17 12:03:01 -0800 2008 302848 106704 Clyde