It’s sure good to be back here again! This last year has been busy, but it’s been good. I’ve really enjoyed spending more time with my family during this season. We’ve played a lot of board games here lately, and we’re reading the Chronicles of Narnia series. I’ve found pockets of time here and there […]
As a salad lover, I’m always on the lookout for ways to jazz up my salads. And one of the best ways to do that is with a delish homemade dressing. These days, I rarely use store-bought dressings, mostly because I’ve discovered homemade dressings are fairly easy to make and their ingredients and flavors tend […]
Bacon, Basil, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado Chicken Salad . . . Whew! I’m out of breath just saying that. How about BBLTA Chicken Salad for short?! You gotta love acronyms for recipes like this (or if you work for the government :0). As a salad lover, I couldn’t resist the urge to convert the beloved BLT […]
Bruschetta–another favorite at my home. I often make this Italian-inspired appetizer several times during the summer by topping garlic-rubbed toasted bread with a mixture of homegrown grape tomatoes and fresh basil tossed in olive oil and seasoned with sea salt. I usually jazz it up with crumbled goat cheese and drizzled balsamic vinegar and enjoy […]
Did you know that KALE is high in fiber and Vitamins A, C, and K? It has more iron than beef and more calcium than milk per calorie. And it is chalk full of antioxidants. A super hero in the vegetable world. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Add some kale to your diet and all is […]
Don’t you love it when you find a new favorite? You know, one of those foods or dishes that you find yourself craving often. A few weeks back I made up a Mango Chicken Salad that has become a new favorite with my husband and me. With chopped mangoes, avocado slices, grape tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, […]
When I think of cabbage, I often wrinkle my nose as I remember the time back in my early twenties when I tried the “Cabbage Soup Diet.” Do you remember that one? You made up a big batch of cabbage soup, and for seven days your diet mostly consisted of eating bowl after bowl of […]
When making salads, I love combining sweet with savory flavors along with a mixture of textures (crunchy and soft). This Baby Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing does just that. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does. :0) Baby Spinach & Strawberry Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing 5 ounce bag of […]
I LOVE salad! I can’t seem to get enough of it. In fact, most days I eat at least one salad, if not more. And so I’m always looking for creative ways to dress up my salads. Recently, I was asked to bring a salad to a dinner hosted by one of my writing friends. […]