Trail mix to die for

Trail mix is an excellent energy source whenever you're playing outdoors and people on our trips regularly tell me that our trail mix is the best they've ever had. Our secret? Avoid the prepackaged trail mix which is expensive and usually about 80% peanuts and raisins. Instead go to Trader Joe's (if you're lucky enough to have one, if not look for a store that sells some of these items in bulk) and head for the fruit and nut section where you can select bags of almonds, cashews (both plain and sesame coated), peanuts, mixed nuts, mixed fruits, apricots, raisins, sunflower seeds, and whatever else you find appealing, then top with a bag of M&Ms from the grocery store. The result is endlessly changing and always delicious!-- Marian