salads

Romaine Salad with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

by Nancy on June 17, 2013

Yesterday was the “official” start of the grilling season (ok, maybe nobody else thinks so, but in my book THAT is when it starts!). In my house, that means 3 or 4 nights a week ...

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Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better… Melissas Produce went and introduced NEW produce collections. The newest additions are – Organic Purification Boxes! Melissas graciously sent me the Organic Purification Box B to ...

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Avocado, Tomato and Poached Egg Salad

by Nancy on March 11, 2013

“”From good people come good things”.   Yes, they do. Like the beautiful avocados in this Avocado, Tomato and Poached Egg Salad that  was  inspired by my trip to the Pinkerton’s avocado ranch.  Last weekend ...

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Welcome to Citruspalooza – my own little celebration of all things citrus! As you know, citrus is a subject that is near and dear to my heart. Given my love affair not only with citrus ...

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Carrot Salad with Moroccan Spices

by Nancy on January 7, 2013

Happy 2013!!! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! As you may have noticed, I took the holidays  off – immersing myself fully in the season and luxuriating in spending time with my ...

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

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by Nancy on October 9, 2012

A few months ago you might remember I was invited by Dole Salads to tour the Dole salad fields up in Monterrey, CA. I love these trips not only because I have the opportunity to ...

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Starkrimson Pear and Fennel Salad

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by Nancy on September 26, 2012

Happy Fall Everyone!!! Or at least that is what the calendar says… my thermometer however is saying something different … low eighties for the foreseeable future… (sigh) So, I guess I won’t be pulling out ...

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Savina Habanero Slaw

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by Nancy on September 2, 2012

Happy “almost” Labor Day!! Well, I’ve been “laboring” in my kitchen and thought this dish was so perfect for Labor Day, I couldn’t wait to share it with you! About a week ago, Robert Schueller ...

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Having a child away at college is a bittersweet experience for a parent. So in early May  I found myself counting down the days until my oldest came home – if  you remember when you ...

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