What makes your day? Getting up early, or late? Exercising, or lazing about? Seeing friends, or indulging in you time? If you’re anything like me, then you like to feed someone something that puts a smile on their soul. Recently, my sister Julia prepared Matane Shrimp Salad for a family picnic and I was enraptured. So,…
Quinoa Greek Salad – A Major Serving of Glee
A good recipe fills me with glee. Sharing a good recipe just increases the glee exponentially. Thank you for allowing me the pleasure to be your Jittery Cook for practically 6 years. As the anniversary of our relationship approaches, I can’t help looking back with astonishment at the accumulation of glee! For a long time now, I’ve had a hankering…
Oriental Salad for a Crowd
On the first day of Christmas, my yoga teacher gave to me: a yoga class potluck holiday party. Several Shri Yoga teachers alternated verses of their yoga version of The Twelve Days of Christmas and led us in 12 unique poses. Lighthearted and heartwarming, the class took lots of physical and mental agility to transition between poses and remember the…
Special Occasions Salad
I say everyday is a good day for a salad, but a special celebration deserves a little extra thought and preparation. The sweetness of the cranberries in this Special Occasions Salad is tempered by the tartness of the vinegar. Bitter greens, sharp scallions, smooth cheese, crunchy nuts—This salad is a study in contrasts. Oh, and it’s…
Red Salad L’Orignal
When you hear “green,” you think of leaves, trees, grass and maybe even salad. When you hear “red,” you picture a heart or a flower. The idea of a red salad catches us off guard, grabs our attention, forces us to reconsider our preconceived notions. So, the next time you are in the mood for…