Monday, January 10, 2011

Holiday Celebrations and Cuisine


For Christmas Eve I prepared this salad and dressing. It brought cheer to everyone's taste buds.
Spinach and Red Pear Salad
with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Salad:
Organic baby spinach
1/4 sliced red onion
sprinkle 0f blueberries (optional)
1 red pear, sliced into pieces
toasted walnuts
blue cheese
Dressing:
1/2 C pomegranate juice
3 T sugar, could try honey
3 T balsamic vinegar
1 T canola oil
1 tsp grated orange rind
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or jar and whisk/shake together until blended.
calories for 3 T serving of dressing: 96grams

Quinoa, Couscous and Cranberries (recipe another day)

Mom made these feta, tomato, and cucumber kabobs for NYE. So light and delish!
Just soak the tomatoes and cucumber in a little olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette and viola...a super easy appetizer!
Dad splurged and surprised Mom with an edible arrangement....I loved the chocolate covered granny smith apples!
Christmas at the Schwertfeger's
the kids sharing the Christmas story before presents, so we can all remember what it is truly about

Anna sporting her Hawkeye jersey, complete with shoulder pads
Christmas at the Boisen's
Emmerson, Peyton, and their cousin Isla (far left)

Peyton passing out the presents

Emmerson scored on the ISU gear!

and Ironman/triathlon swag!

Peyton shows off her gifts....

and other people's gifts

Some attire from myself and Baby S.
Two things that I hold dear to my heart....veggies and the Cyclones!
NYE at the Schwertfeger's
with the Boisens and the Browns
fun games, good food, great company
Until next time...
look good, feel good, do good

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