Tag Archives: Salad

Wheatberry Salad with Spinach and Corn

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

It seems like ages ago that I first posted my near misadventure with wheat berries. It was actually only this past spring, but there has been a parade of salads between then and now and an entire summer gone by … Continue reading →

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Foodie’s Block?

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

Pretty sure we’ve all heard of writer’s block, but “Foodie’s Block”? I don’t usually get writer’s block, especially when it comes to my favourite topic, EATING. Frankly, I am the annoying office water cooler colleague that loves a chance to … Continue reading →

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So Long Creep!

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

It’s not fair to the Pine Nut to call it Creepy, but reality can be a fickle friend indeed. I had a half used bag of pine nuts hanging around (expensive little buggers too), constantly threatening to spill over my … Continue reading →

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And then there were Salads…

Posted on August 6, 2011 by

I hate the idea that salads are just the side dishes that prop up the meaty center of attention. Don’t you? If you feel the same way, check out this savoury collection of salads – they will be the star … Continue reading →

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Quickie Fridays: Refreshing Honeydew with Basil, Mint and Lime

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Feeling hot and heavy? Wink, too much food and sun will do that to a homebody But one look at this refreshing salad, and you’ll feel like the wilted flower that springs back to life after a good rain. Perfect … Continue reading →

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Chicken Feta Salad with Cantaloupe and Spinach

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

A little chicken and feta, some cantaloupe a smattering of spinach and basically, you’ve got a meal…  The salty feta and sweet cantaloupe are fast friends, and the tomatoes don’t seem to mind someone else taking center stage for once. … Continue reading →

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Got Mint?!? Mucho Minty Cucumber Salad

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

Any Mint plant worth it’s space in the garden has one agenda – to completely take over the yard, the neighboring yard, the neighborhood…. and with it, my kitchen! The feeling of puttering out into my garden, scissors in hand … Continue reading →

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Terrifically Simple Tabbouleh Salad

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

Tabbouleh salad is simple to prepare, even if spelling it isn’t *wink*. I am so obsessed with Middle Eastern Food because it is perfect for summer, lounging outside communally enjoying the warmer weather. I’m making this salad as part of … Continue reading →

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Walk on the Wild Side Wheat Berry Salad

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

Ever get halfway through a recipe before realizing you probably should have read it all the way before you started? Blush, even food bloggers have their off days I guess!?! Reading the word salad in the title I thought, this … Continue reading →

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Three Cheers for Barley!

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

We are an equal opportunity household when it comes to grains…. we’ve been in remission from a serious overdose of potatoes and white rice for a couple of years now and are always on a mission to find delicious alternatives.  Like … Continue reading →

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