Poppyseed Dressing with Berry Spinach Salad

Poppyseed Dressing with Berry Spinach Salad

Adventures in landscaping part 2:  I turned my back from my planting project for a moment while the kids were out exploring the outdoor space between the large pine trees which is full of loose dirt perfect for digging and mud pies.  I should have known 

Orange Pomegranate Holiday Salad

Orange Pomegranate Holiday Salad

Inspiration comes in very odd forms sometimes.  For example, I mixed up the main ingredients of this orange pomegranate holiday salad and was debating what sort of dressing would pair well with it. It happens that my daughters were making up some hot chocolate right 

Raspberry Vinaigrette

Raspberry Vinaigrette

I was feeling in the mood for something a little tangy, something a little sweet… and bright and sunny!  How about raspberry vinaigrette!  This recipe was a request by my sister to create a fresh raspberry vinaigrette that was healthier than the store bought varieties and easy to 

Vegetarian Sushi Roll Salad with Soy Ginger Dressing

Vegetarian Sushi Roll Salad with Soy Ginger Dressing

  Funny story… this actually started as an attempt to make a vegetarian sushi roll but instead of nori, I was going to use nice big leaves of romaine lettuce.  Mostly because I just don’t like the flavor of seaweed. Everything started out really well. I 

Summer Cucumber Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Summer Cucumber Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

    I am refusing to believe that summer is nearly done for another year. It seems that the summers are whizzing by faster each year.  I took my kids out to the beach for the last splash in the lake before school starts tomorrow.  Then, I’ll be left