Television Feasts

I am a home cook who backyard gardens and has a serious closet addiction to the Food Network. I envision visiting the world in my own kitchen.

From Julia to Giada, I am a bi-product of the quirky world of anything food television. At age 10 I wanted to lunch with Julia; at 12 I thought sitting at Graham Kerr's table would be bliss; in college I was a diligent voyeur student of Jeff Smith's; and as a newlywed I envisioned myself being Martha. Then the sky opened up and violin music played in the background when I discovered an entire family of food shows on the blossoming food network. Twenty years later I am still a home chef with a backyard garden, yet in my head I am a trained chef who has eaten her way around the world, tasted all things exotic, competed in many challenges, judged the best of the best, and have a circle of friends which includes Emeril, Bobby, Rachael and more. I like to learn and challenge myself simply for the pleasure of all things food. I am a student of the University of Food Network and my textbooks, exams and extra-curricular activities all stem from channel 39.


Thursday, May 29, 2014

Berry Berry Balsamic Salad

This combination is fantastic!  Lettuce right out of the garden and delicious berries made this, honestly, one of the best salads I have ever made.  AND a food trifecta-healthy, inexpensive and so tasty!  Oh and throw in ridiculously quick and easy!

Berry Berry Balsamic Salad
printable recipe

2 tsp. strawberry jam
1 T. balsamic vinegar
3 T. olive oil
salt & pepper
1-1/2 c. any berries or a combination
4-5 c. mixed greens
A few crumbled slices of Asiago cheese

Dressing:
Mix jam, vinegar and oil in a small bowl.  Whisk until smooth.  Season with salt and pepper.
Layer greens, berries and cheese on a plate.  Drizzle with dressing.

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