One of my favorite fall-inspired salads to make especially when fresh figs are in season is a big spinach salad with fresh figs, Gorgonzola cheese, and walnuts; all tossed together with a sweet fig dressing.
Orange Dijon Vinaigrette is a recipe I collected from my friend Deb whom I recently saw at a holiday luncheon where she had brought an arugula and spinach salad with persimmons, orange, and pomegranate. This salad tasted outstanding! Not only was the combination of greens and fruit perfect, the dressing made the salad taste even better.
Happy Spring everyone! At this time of year spring greens are so lush and in abundance at the markets. Really a wonderful time to use these good for you super greens in delicious spring time recipes. Here are a few of my favorites. Give them a try!
This is a wonderful salad with mixed greens, whole grains, pear, grapes, nuts, red onions, and sharp cheese all tossed in a maple sauvignon vinaigrette. Sounds so good, right?
I know, a picnic in the park? When was the last time I did that? It’s been ages! When my friend Sheila suggested meeting for a picnic in the park all I could think was “Not meet at a coffee shop?” or “Grab lunch at a cafe?” “Picnic in the park? Seriously? I haven’t done … Continue reading Picnic in the Park with Friend Sheila & Me→
Hello hope you had a good weekend. Ready for the full week ahead? It’s still summer folks, and the perfect time to sneak in a weekend getaway. Our family spent this past weekend in the town of Sausalito on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Happy Sunday! Hope your’e having a relaxing weekend. Today I’d like to share with you pics of a wonderful brunch we had last Sunday with our good friends Jo and Oliver.
Hello and Happy Saturday! Hope you had a good week and are ready for the weekend. Today I’l like to share some pics of beautiful beaches and spectacular sunsets at Sea Ranch in Northern California.