Strawberry Spinach Salad & Grapefruit Vodka Drink

561253_3625544887601_1543391409_33168193_516361657_nWhat a beautiful day… though the water may still be chilly, the sun was warm & i took off on my SUP Board! (Stand Up Paddle Board)  

There is something about heading out on the water with no motor. It’s quiet… not as quiet as the time i went in a hot air balloon, but definitely quiet. A good time to talk to your maker. No one in a pew next to you peeking… no one asking what you need or making judgments… just one on one. It’s also very relaxing. When you are out there in the middle of the water alone… no one can follow. Work, life, schedules… all sit at the shore as you paddle away. Standing on that board you have a deep look into the clear waters- It’s a whole other world- Sometimes it’s like peeking into space.

It’s also a lot of great exercise, though I never feel like it. I’m working core with balance, legs and definitely arms. That work out makes you hungry, but why spoil that great feeling with heavy food. I have a mother in law with more spinach growing than she can use and …it’s strawberry season.

Both Spinach & Strawberries are on the WORST list as far as chemicals… for this reason, i do my best to get organic. http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/eat-safe/dirty-dozen-foods

Listen this is nothing hard… it’s a salad… a dressing and I even threw in a drink recipe. Then agian, good doesn’t always have to be hard.

STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD

SPINACH

STRAWBERRIES

RED ONION

REAL BACON BITS

PARMESON CHEESE

 

STRAWBERRY VINEGRETTE

2 TBL SP STRAWBERRY ALL FRUIT JAM

1 TBL SP BALSAMIC VINEGAR

2 TBL SP JUICE (GRAPEFRUIT/ORANGE/APPLE/ETC…)

PINCH OF SALT

OLIVE OIL WHISKED IN TILL THICKENED A BIT

*remember ratio of oil to vinegar is usually 3 to 1 

 

 

GRAPEFRUIT VODKA MO’

MINT LEAF

1 TSP SUGAR

GRAPEFRUIT JUICE

GRAPEFRUIT VODKA

*3/4 juice … 1/4 vodka

About kimberly kelly

I have been in media my whole life, a decade of Morning Radio Shows & a decade of Hosting Television Shows both cable & affiliate. Food is a passion & after sharing this BLOG with viewers... it kinda' grew a life of it's own. Nothing fancy t's just me - sharing what generation(s) in my family & friends & those in travels along the way shared. Food is an expression of ones self and a humble offering to loved ones. One of the best expressions of love. You get "One Trip"... skimp on the material things in life, food is your lifeline though -never skimp on your food! Food can be a positive affect on your health, but also the power to make one feel love. I hope I can show you some of both. Growing & cooking outdoors, is a reminder where our food should come... the ground & not just a shelf.
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3 Responses to Strawberry Spinach Salad & Grapefruit Vodka Drink

  1. Pam Suttles says:

    Very good, I enjoyed it.

  2. ginni says:

    You’ve inspired me to start making my own dressing. In fact, I think I have everything right now to make the one you made. Thank you!!

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