We used to have a flat-weave picnic basket. It was lined in green tartan, and had a place for everything that a family might need for a great lunch. Today we tend to pack lunches into coolers or backpacks, with lots of ice or freezer paks. Somehow our unchilled lunches of yesteryear never made us…
Category: Salads
Shaved Asparagus & Fennel Salad with Prawns
Earlier this week, I prepared a dinner for six that I’d offered for our island’s annual fundraiser auction. My original intent was for a homey 3-course dinner. As the bidding kept going, and the price topped out at $400, I felt that I could do more. My sister and I created a 6 course plated…
Rice Salad with Ginger & Lemongrass
Potlucks are easy ways to gather for a meal. They’ve been around for years, and will continue for many to come. One way to hold a potluck is to give no rules, and just see what turns up. There have been stories of twelve bowls of green salads lined up, with nothing else. Or the…
Fresh Blueberry Dressing
This is one of my all time favourite summer dressings. The colour is outstanding, and it is so full of the taste of summer! So easy to make, and it’s delicious on so many things, but primarily garden salads.
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