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Beautiful mixed salad greens with edible flowers from Jay Hill Farms
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I’m lingering a moment on the book itself feeling there is no more fun gift, especially at this time of year with Farmer’s Markets waking from the long slumber of winter. Also as a reminder Mother’s Day is Sunday May 8, a smidge less than two weeks from now and I can’t think of a better gift. It’s easy to get into the dressing doldrums and I can’t imagine anyone not loving such a great and personal gift.
freeeatsfood.com says
I adore my four-legged assistant and her willingness to sample my creations always makes me laugh!
What a wonderful gift idea. I may have to use that for a friend's upcoming birthday.
Jean (Lemons and Anchovies) says
So cute! I need an 4-legged assistant, too! 🙂
I'm with you on the homemade salad dressing–it's the best. I do keep a couple of jars of store-bought ones for long days but whenever I make it myself, my husband never fails to mention it. What a great gift to receive!
Barbara | VinoLuciStyle says
I remember my transition from bottled 'brand' dressings to bottled 'gourmet' dressings and realize that somewhere down that road I no longer keep any dressings;preferring to make my own. I remember those days from the time I was a kid when oil and vinegar were put on restaurant tables and I also remembering thinking 'yuck.'
But yuck no more…and easier than I presumed too the effort to mix some oil, vinegar and herbs!
Your nasturtiums are beautiful and thanks for some new recipes…but the dog, the adorable thank you for more pictures so that we can see she has both canine teeth dog. Come on over Lola…I'll serve you something other than arugula sweetie!
Jennifer-Adventuresome Kitchen says
What a great idea!! You've reminded me I need to get my nasturtiums planted. We recently discovered golden balsamic vinegar. It's become our favorite dressing with a little oil. It's not as strong as regular balsamic, and is slightly reminiscent of golden raisins…
Lizzy says
Oh, I LOVE your girl!!!! And both the tahini and French dressings sound fabulous…love your salad with the colorful greens and reds and yellows and…
a Palate and a Passport says
I love your photo assistant and the dressing would make a wonderful gift. A lovely post!
Charissa says
I love homemade salad dressings…they pack such a punch for flavour that store bought ones don't begin to have! Tanks for sharing!
P.S. Your doggie is so cute!
Franklin from Dine Delish says
That is one cute bull dog! Do you have your own garden? Those look fresh!
Cooking with Michele says
Not sure what I love more – the idea of the book of the photos of the dog!!! I always rant to my cooking students about making their own dressing – I explain that it's a simple matter of selecting an oil, an acid, spices, and other add ins, then I go on to show them the almost limitless combinations: walnut oil, EVOO, hazelnut oil, canola oil, red wine vinegar, champagne vinegar, lemon juice, lime juice, a vast array of spices, condiments, aromatics, etc. Really so easy!
Gwenevere says
I love how it looks like you just went to a local meadow and picked your lunch! I told my kids that you can eat dandelion leaves and now they collect them on our walks….I'm not eating those dandelions…i've seen how many dogs get walked in our neighborhood.