VICTORY NUTS

(noshing during the World Series)

GARDENING TIP: If you haven't rescued your rosemary from the garden,

do it today. Pot the herb, bring it in the house and place in a sunny window ... enjoy the fresh rosemary all winter.

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For each 6 cups of mixed nuts :

1/4 cup maple syrup

4 Tbsp. olive oil

3 heaping Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary

1 1/2 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

Combine above ingredients and toss with nuts. Spread on baking sheet and toast for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned. Season with coarse salt and cracked pepper.

(make lots ... we're going to need it!)