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Busy Little Bees. Spring is here.
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As I post this blog—I apologize to my readers that it is a day late. I have now been in the Valley for two years and I have noticed that my time fills up more quickly as I discover new passions (snowboarding, hiking instead of strolling, road 'cruiser' biking, fly fishing) and as I meet new interesting people. Along with getting to know my environment more intimately, spring, spring break, spring cleaning, dog hikes, jobs, and a NEW AND SHINY Sun Valley Magazine coming your way, I have been quite the busy little bee. I love it though so, no excuses, just an explanation.
Right now, I realize that I am so consumed with my daily activities that food isn't the first thing I think of in the morning and finding time to cook is a challenge—and I find myself wishing for a cooking fairy for the first time in my life. For those of you reading this rolling your eyes that this is a first for me, let me assure you that I don't have kids (so I am sure I don't quite understand 'busy'), just an awesome bulldog that is easy to feed. I need a cooking fairy that has the ability to feed me, instead of me feeding myself. Now, I realize that the kitchen can be a scary place for some people so I have posted some ideas and recipes using the basics (chicken breast or ground meat) to show you that you too can be a cooking fairy. So if you find yourself needing to step up to the plate or want to make a good and quick meal—check these out—and invite me to dinner!
Salad
Ok. They aren't my favorite things to make but are pretty, cheap, easy, and filling. Easily varied with tomatoes, avocado, and different cheeses.
1 bag of cleaned spring greens
1 apple, chopped
6 ounces of a soft, crumbled cheese that you like (goat or blue)
1/2 bag Craisens
1/2 cup of nuts (peanuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans)
1/2 cup good olive oil
1/3 cup good balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons spicy mustard
salt and pepper
In a salad bowl, combine first 5 ingredients. In a separate mixing container (I use glass jars), combine remaining ingredients for dressing and mix well. Pour dressing over salad and serve.
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