Yesterday was the warmest day yet of Grace and Emmett’s lives. For the first time I actually took layers off (rather than chasing them around with hats and socks) and let them practice crawling (which at this point is a scoot with thrusts of the feet).
But with Mom and Grandma Deborah at home in upper 80 degree weather, what’s a girl to make for dinner? I concocted a new, yet-to-be-world-famous, salad:
The Kitchen Sink (or Everything But The…) Early Summer Salad:
Bag of organic baby lettuce
Handful sliced ripe strawberries
Handful walnut halves or wholes
2-3 cooked (and cooled) sliced beets
Cooked chunks pork chop (maybe chicken would be good too, or eliminate meat if not serving as an entree)
Goat cheese crumbles
Top with balsamic vinaigrette and enjoy!
You might think I’m crazy, but it was a big winner around this house.
And for those who don’t follow me on Facebook, here are some new pics (Bonus: There are two NEW pictures, not on my Facebook, that are just for Great Grandma Sharon!)
Wow! your salad sounds great. I have some beets to cook and hope they are still
good. I love beets. Great to see Grandpa David with Emmett. He sure looks proud.
Funny that Grace is Strawberry Shortcake. I was cleaning out some cards and just
today found a card you painted for me I think years ago. It was strawberries. You were making me strawberry shortcake but I had to come to CA to get it. That must
have been before your graduation. I think Emmett must be very happy he likes
to laugh in his photos. Realy cute photos of both of them. Glad you are having
hot weaather. We had 70’s but now we are getting cold and will probably get a
little snow tomorrow. Then we go back 60’s and 70’s by Thursday. Crazy! Thanks
love you all
Comment by Gram — April 20, 2009 @ 12:33 pm
yum, your kitchen sink salad sounds delish – i will have to make it soon, while the weather is still warm! thanks for sharing.
Comment by emilie — April 20, 2009 @ 12:40 pm
Sounds scrumptious! When you start a classy organic restaurant, that must go on the menu!
I’ve been eating salads-as-meals the last couple of days, too. Yum.
Comment by Jessi Hance — April 20, 2009 @ 12:52 pm
I gotta say the salad recipe isn’t at all exciting to me … at least in comparison to those new pics, Westi. What a hoot Emmett is! I can’t wait to see them again … he looks like he’s totally growing up without me!!!
Comment by Laura — April 20, 2009 @ 2:48 pm
Emilie, I thought of your blog when I posted this.
Eliminate the meat and it’s a fab veggie dish! Or, alternatively Mike and I love putting the Trader Joes “Chick Nuggets” on top. Mmm!
Comment by westi — April 21, 2009 @ 8:17 am
Laura, you won’t believe how grown up they are when you get here!
Comment by westi — April 21, 2009 @ 8:21 am
In the picture which you posted. . .
Yes, of course I’m proud, but. . .
I am holding Grace!
Comment by Grandpa David — April 25, 2009 @ 12:42 pm
Mmmmm, good salad, easy to make veg…might try fakin’ bacon on top.
Of course I always enjoy your baby pics. The expressions are often so quizzical.
Comment by Tapati — April 28, 2009 @ 12:44 am