Sprout
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Beyond meat is beyond delicious!
Ahahahaha! You are gonna have to forgive me for that title, it’s late! I want to be watching 30 Rock on Netflix,...
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Jaguar Cubs Born at San Diego Zoo
Two adorable baby jaguars were born at the San Diego Zoo in April. The yet unnamed pair are the first jaguars...
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Sui, Border-Collie
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All of the awards for Andy Levy.
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Orange Poppyseed Dressing
Fennel, Beet and Blood Orange Salad by Brooklyn Supper
Red pepper, cucumber, and kidney bean salad.
The night before I embarked on my Portland whirlwind, I picked up a fresh CSA share. I opted not to postpone it until next week, knowing that I would only be gone for a few days & most of it would keep in my trusty produce bags. When I arrived home from the market with my bounty of organic farm-fresh goodness, I promptly picked out what would spoil the swiftest - tomatoes & mint. What a lovely combination! A tomato-mint salad came to mind, & this “Quinoa,Tomato & Mint Salad” recipe was my guide. I think their description of this salad says it better than I can, as I’m suffering from tired brain syndrome this afternoon…
“Simply stated, whole grain salads pair well with these colorful & flavorful tomatoes, especially when a touch of fresh mint ribbons the dish. Another keeper for go-to salad dishes, this quinoa & tomato dish should be on every summer feasting table. The mouthful of playful, mini-pop texture of the quinoa, with fresh tomatoes, mint & light vinaigrette is a celebration of Summer in a bowl.”
Yea…what they said. You’d think after two writing workshops, my creative brain would be firing…but this noggin is asleep right now, dreaming of Coconut Bliss sundae bars…yum-town!
I loved this salad & P enjoyed it too.It’s truly a “celebration” of the last few weeks of summer & a quick & healthy meal to whip up on a busy evening. I was thrilled to have leftovers to come home to, & to see that the remainder of that precious mint didn’t perish while I was away. Mint tea, anyone?
