Thanks Katie! I thought you might appreciate that pic :) Yes I think sometimes “the grass is always greener” is both easier and harder (ha, there I go again with both) when you have experienced both sides of the grass so to speak… or at least I find that I have a different experience from those who have ever only lived in one place.
Beautiful poems!! And what a stunning view of your horsey neighbors under the moon :)
It's a good realization - though constantly hard to accept - that 'the grass is always greener' and in large part we have to accept things in all their imperfections.
BTW simplest salad dressing ever is Greek. The key is quality ingredients (including salt), and in particular the best quality olive oil you can find or afford. Greek salad: tomatoes (any kind), cucumbers (any kind), and your choice, again any kind -- sweet peppers, onions, olives. Feta cheese. All ingredients or combination thereof optional depending solely on your preference. In Greece, you can walk into any restaurant and ask for specifics, like just tomato if you want. Dressing: olive oil and salt, period.
Next simplest: boiled or steamed greens of any kind, served hot, cold, or room temperature. Dressing: again quality olive oil, salt, and drizzle of lemon juice to your taste. Lemon juice optional. Beets and beets greens often get vinegar instead of lemon.
Homemade dressing is a great way to shift away from some additives and weird oils without adding extra work! It takes about 60 seconds to make a dressing. I'll have to try yours! I usually make a balsamic vinaigrette: olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and a squeeze of honey.
I've been loving a simple balsamic vinegar dressing for salads this summer, too. Haven't ventured out into much else haha - so I accept Kerri's suggestion.
Thanks Katie! I thought you might appreciate that pic :) Yes I think sometimes “the grass is always greener” is both easier and harder (ha, there I go again with both) when you have experienced both sides of the grass so to speak… or at least I find that I have a different experience from those who have ever only lived in one place.
Beautiful poems!! And what a stunning view of your horsey neighbors under the moon :)
It's a good realization - though constantly hard to accept - that 'the grass is always greener' and in large part we have to accept things in all their imperfections.
BTW simplest salad dressing ever is Greek. The key is quality ingredients (including salt), and in particular the best quality olive oil you can find or afford. Greek salad: tomatoes (any kind), cucumbers (any kind), and your choice, again any kind -- sweet peppers, onions, olives. Feta cheese. All ingredients or combination thereof optional depending solely on your preference. In Greece, you can walk into any restaurant and ask for specifics, like just tomato if you want. Dressing: olive oil and salt, period.
Next simplest: boiled or steamed greens of any kind, served hot, cold, or room temperature. Dressing: again quality olive oil, salt, and drizzle of lemon juice to your taste. Lemon juice optional. Beets and beets greens often get vinegar instead of lemon.
Simple but good.
It all sounds so delicious! I often made salads like this when I lived in Italy because the ingredients were such high quality.
As long as it tastes good to you, the quality is good enough :-). BTW this can be done with boiled or steamed veg like zucchini.
Homemade dressing is a great way to shift away from some additives and weird oils without adding extra work! It takes about 60 seconds to make a dressing. I'll have to try yours! I usually make a balsamic vinaigrette: olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and a squeeze of honey.
Ooh that sounds good too! Thanks for sharing it.
I've been loving a simple balsamic vinegar dressing for salads this summer, too. Haven't ventured out into much else haha - so I accept Kerri's suggestion.
When I'm feeling *really* adventurous, I use -- GASP -- white or red wine vinegar!
About to try your salad dressing for the first time with tonight's dinner salad, Kerri!
I hope you enjoy it! The kids might want a bit of honey in it if they don’t like tart flavours…
Thank you! I needed this this morning! Thanks for helping me focus on the important small things.
That’s so great to hear! Thanks for taking time to comment, Janine.
May God bless your endeavors! I look forward to reading more