fRiday and a homemade mess

Today is a Rest day!

Hooray!
 
Actually, it's hard for me to take days off.  This is especially true in the beginning of a training cycle when I still feel so full of energy.  As of last night I hadn't planned on taking the day off.  I set out clothes and set my alarm to get up early and do a little yoga at home. 
 
I still got up early today.  However, after a full nights sleep I decided it would be better to follow the training plan and truly take a day off.
 
With all this extra time -and energy- on my hands I decided to try something new in the kitchen. 

Homemade Almond Butter 

I browsed the web and found the same basic recipe repeated many times over.  I choose to follow one off a site I visit quite often since have had success with some of their other recipes.

So roasted up 2 cups of almonds

 

And threw them into the food processor.

 

 

I didn't time how long I blended for.  At least 15 minutes, but not much more. 

And the results....

 

 

Well, I'll have to let you know.  I did this just after having eaten and I wasn't hungry.  I mean I tried a few spoonfuls, but I haven't decided if I'm in love.

 

Have you ever made your own almond butter?  What else do you like to make from scratch?  And do you like Rest days?