Healthy Picnic Recipes in a Jar

Note: This is a guest post. I did not receive any compensation from the author's company in exchange for publishing this article.  It’s finally spring again! This beautiful season’s warmer temperatures and longer daylight bring bright thoughts of spending time outdoors — and what better way than with a picnic? It’s hard to think of … Continue reading Healthy Picnic Recipes in a Jar

Tangy Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

One of my favorite foods to eat during the summer is watermelon.  It's refreshing, hydrating, nutritious, and oh-so delicious!  This savory-sweet recipe is another way to enjoy nature's treat that beats summer heat. Recipe for Tangy Watermelon Salad 3 pounds cubed watermelon (6-7 heaping cups) 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar Herbs de Provence, to taste … Continue reading Tangy Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

Napa Coleslaw

The name of this cabbage got me imagining the picturesque landscape of Napa Valley, where I would be picnicking, sipping some locally produced wine and nibbling on artisanal cheeses.  I think this Napa Coleslaw recipe is a different, and I'd like to say elegant, twist on traditional coleslaw that would be worthy of such a … Continue reading Napa Coleslaw

Summer Strawberry Salad

I've been eating a lot of salad recently.  Hot weather--and wearing less clothing in such weather--gets me craving light foods.  In order to keep up my interest in leafy salad greens, I try to maintain a steady, creative stream of salad combination ideas.  This particular time, I wanted something a little savory, a little sweet, … Continue reading Summer Strawberry Salad

Wheat Berry Salad

[tweetmeme] I'd been craving a wheat berry salad ever since a friend let me taste some she bought from Whole Foods for a picnic.  I was obsessed with the chewy texture, the marriage of sweetness and tang, and the mélange of ingredients joining together to form a perfect union. The only thing that bothered me was … Continue reading Wheat Berry Salad