First Day of June

Summertime is always the best of what might be. -Charles Bowden

After so many months of winter, the Canadian summer begins with allure and temptation. Drawing you in, trying to make you forget it's past. Here is my world today...

The end!

On An August Afternoon

He who has a why to live can bear almost any how. - Friedrich Nietzsche

Here is my world today... 

The End!

Sunset

Life is about enjoying every sunset and looking forward to the next sunrise. - Sandeep Shergill

Here is my world today...

The end!

Spectacular Steak Salad

Joy does not simply happen to us.  We have to choose joy and keep choosing it everyday. - Henri J. M. Nouwen

This post was chosen by my children.  They decided that this was the recipe that I needed to share with you this week. This is their favourite salad! We have already made this salad twice this month. Both times my second son was the head chef. He made this salad with utmost care. This week he teamed up with my daughter to create a beautiful summer picnic for all of us. Did I ever tell you that I am loving life with teenagers...

Here is our picnic day and salad recipe, too...

And they said, " Please put the camera down and eat. We did this for you."

Our Newfoundland, Navy Bleu even joined our picnic....

Steak Salad Recipe  (from the Food Network)

• Ingredients for the salad
• 1/2 head romaine lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced Belgian endive
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced into rings
• 3 cups fresh baby arugula
• 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4 ounces Gorgonzola, coarsely crumbled
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 pound steak (such as New York, rib-eye or filet mignon) pan-fried or grilled and chilled
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• Ingredients for the Red Wine Vinaigrette:
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 2 teaspoons salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup olive oil

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, Belgian endive, red onion, baby arugula and cherry tomatoes, and half of the cheese. Toss the salad with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the salad on a platter

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2. Cut the steaks crosswise into thin slices. Arrange the steak slices atop the salad and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Drizzle more vinaigrette over the steak slices and serve.  (Vinaigrette Recipe below)

Red Wine Viinaigrette: Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil.

Enjoy!