In anticipation of the farmers' markets reopening, I'm foraging in the depths of my standing freezer to see what treasures from last season I'm accidentally hoarding. Sometimes disorganization can work in your favor and you might just come up with another bag of strawberries, tiny and reminiscent of last year's crazy spring. Sure, you could keep a marker board mounted on the outside of the door, carefully tallying everything you put in and take out, but what's the fun in that? Where's the adventure? Frankly, I never want to know that I have absolutely no reserves of summer fruit. I'd rather not be reminded that I'm out of green beans and it's a long way until the garden gives me more. I'd prefer to live in hope that yes, yes, there is indeed a secret stash down in the bottom under those pork bones that might never become ramen. Flashlight in hand, dreams of treasure to cheer up a dreary breakfast, I dig deep and most often than not, come up with something.

Eat that fruit, fresh or frozen, with yogurt and granola. Classic breakfast pick me up or lunch on the run, granola is that pleasing pantry staple that works hard for busy people. I make it every few weeks to keep us stocked up. It lasts forever in a tightly lidded jar or zipped bag. Make it your own by adding dried fruit, coconut, or other extras after the bake.

Sweet and Salty Granola
Using a scale for this recipe helps you to nail it every time. Tare, returning the scale to zero, between additions, and you won't even have to do any math.

1. In a large bowl, weigh:
400 g. rolled oats
200 g. buckwheat groats
500 g. any combination of nuts and seeds (sunflower seeds, sliced almonds, pumpkin seeds, or whatever you like)

Mix well.

2. Pour in:
1 c. maple syrup
2/3 c. olive oil
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix until the dry mixture is completely moistened.

3. Spread the mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
4. Sprinkle a total of 2 tsp. of flaky sea salt or kosher salt over the top.
5. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes, stirring twice during this time.
6. Cool and store as is. If you like, when the granola is cool, mix in dried fruits or other add ins. (Golden raisins, cranberries, dried apples are delicious.)

Notes: Buckwheat groats may be labelled buckwheat or hulled buckwheat. They're beautiful, pyramid-shaped grains that gives this granola an amazing crunch. If you don't have them, substitute in 200 g. more oats. The granola will still be delicious.