6 Quick Easy Salads

6 Quick Easy Salads

I’ll never forget one of the first New Year’s Eves my (now) husband and I spent together. He picked me up at the airport around 6:00 and brought me to his place so I could get ready for the nice event we were attending together while he made dinner. Before my trip, I had brought everything I needed over to his place; from the fancy dress, heels, and jewelry to a hairdryer, curling iron, and hairspray. I was returning from my Christmas trip to see my parents and sisters in Belgium, and I knew that I would be getting ready for a night out when it was already the New Year in the time zone I had just left. Meaning… it was going to be a long night. I honestly can’t remember much of the evening overall or who was there other than two of our close friends, but what I do remember was dinner.

Rob had asked me a couple days earlier when we were Skyping if there was anything in particular that I wanted for dinner that night and even though it was days (and miles) away, I knew the answer immediately.  

A salad. I knew that I would be craving a salad.

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Strawberry Season

Strawberry Season

Strawberry season is upon us.  YAY!!! Maybe it stems back from my childhood when we had strawberries and raspberries planted in our side garden, (or maybe it’s just because they’re freaking delicious!) but strawberry season is one of my favorite seasons of the year.  Fresh, local strawberries are always the best.  Not only because it’s earth happy, but they really do taste better when they’re grown in your vicinity and not from halfway around the world.

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Spring into Salads

Spring into Salads

The weather is warming up, and all I can think about right now is fresh veggies!  I love veggies all year round, don’t get me wrong.  But while in the cooler months I steam, roast, and add veggies to soups and stews when it gets warmer I just want them fresh!  There’s something about that cool, crisp taste of fresh fruits and veggies that I just can’t get enough of. 

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