Mediterranean Platters make me happy

I can't do much in the kitchen with a sprained ankle (boo) but I managed to put this spread together with minimal effort, and it was extremely satisfying. Even the husband approved! Gobbling up the last bits of summer...

Support local farmers

Beautiful Farm Fresh Eggs

Look at these pretty colors! Happy healthy chickens make happy healthy eggs. 

Ramen Vegetable Soup

Noodles are perhaps one of my very favorite things to eat. So in summer, I like to sauté up a bunch of fresh in season vegetables in some sesame oil and a little soy sauce, a pinch of chili pepper flakes...then just add pasta and I'm a happy girl! Tonights dinner was with a little Asian flair, so I added a couple of eggs to the broth for protein. This is a very flexible dish.

Summer lunch

In Eugene, Oregon there is no end to great organic produce from local farms. Here is one lovely example, from a great brewery. 

Chef Salad al fresco

Eugene, Oregon

Heirloom Tomatoes

In my book, these are the best parts of summer...ah heirloom tomatoes. So fleeting, so delicious. 

Refreshing summer lunch

Flowers, in a Washington State of mind...

Lentil Quinoa Kale Soup

 

Tonight I made a lovely Thai Red Curry

 

Clean Eating Bowl

 

My sentiments exactly.

 

Breakfast!

 

Spicy Yellowtail Sushi

 

Tuna Carpaccio

 

Energy bean bowl

 

Hearty Minestrone Soup for mom

 

Room Service is fun ;)

 

Low Carb Gluten Free Zucchini Nachos with Chicken

 

Buon Appetito! Caprese Salad is my favorite.

 

Edamame (soy beans) make for a healthy extremely high protein snack.

 

Sunday Brunch

 

Mexican Quinoa Salad with Black Beans, Corn, Cilantro and Lime. This is a delicious and nutritious side dish you can make quickly and easily for your Memorial Day weekend gatherings and grill outs. I added a few extra goodies such as tomatoes, onions, and little sharp cheddar cheese.

 

Italy. Tuscany. I can't wait to return...

 

When I make salad for lunch I'm always channeling my mom.

 

Juicy mango and Avocado in lime juice. I'd forgotten how much I adore mangoes on a hot day...

 

Snack time outdoors.

 

I can't live happily without pasta.

 

Spanish steps, Rome, Italy

 

Old Town, Scottsdale

 

Kale Avocado Mint Salad

 

Lentil Spinach Stew for supper outdoors

 

Arizona night walks

 

Lunchtime Cobb

 

Go fly a kite

 

Wild Alaskan Salmon!

 

Squalicom Harbor, WA

 

Wandering along the bay...

 

This flower looks like it was made from silk...

 

Sun is out, mussels out ;)

 

A nice Hummus platter is comforting

 

A burst of happy flowers :)

 

The magic dusk in the Loire Valley, France

 

Spring flowers!

 

Clams in White Wine Sauce

 

The beautiful sunny bay

 

Just a light nibble...

 

Ahhhh Greece.