Snack Attack

I'll admit, snacks are my weakness. I like crunchy little tidbits and tiny bursts of sugar. (Don't judge me, we all have an Achilles' heel.) I try to keep a handle on my inner snackaholic, but it's hard to exercise self control when you are constantly surrounded by leftover cake and extra cookies. Oh the woes of a photo stylist! My new goal is to provide myself with travel portions of healthier alternatives in order to stay on track. Today, I made a creamy cashew butter that will be the perfect companion to crunchy celery sticks. I started with a cup of roasted cashews in the food processor. Slowly, I drizzled in olive oil until I got the desired consistency. I added a pinch of cinnamon, the juice of half an orange and a sprinkle of sea salt. The result was subtly sweet and decadently rich. Watch out, vending machine... there is a new treat in town.