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Tuesday

Mondays With Michelle: Rain, Rain Go Away... Summer Salads Are Here To Stay!

Hello foodie friends!

I don’t know about you but this lousy gloomy weather has got me missing summer big time! What happened to beautiful sunny afternoons sitting outside on a patio enjoying a cool beverage and a delicious snack? Or summer barbecues? I know kids are back in school and that is the unofficial end to summer for lots of folks, but I’m not ready to let it go just yet!

One thing I love about summer is all the fresh, juicy, delicious produce that is available (we should still have a little bit left if the rain doesn't ruin it!). One of my new favorite summer dishes is a super delish and refreshing Watermelon Salad that I first tasted at Marlow’s during their “Red, white and Brew” menu. Of course I recreated at home because I loved it so much.

This summer salad is incredibly easy to make, and may just bring you some sunshine on these rainy days. Check out the recipe below.

Yummy Summer Watermelon Salad made by yours truly!

Summer Watermelon Salad

Ingredients:

¼ Watermelon cubed

2-3 handfuls Arugula

¼ cup Feta Cheese

¼ Red onions sliced

¼ cup basil chiffonade

1 Tbs Pickled ginger julienned

2 Tbs Balsamic vinegar

3 Tbs olive oil

Directions:

Mix balsamic vinegar and oil vigorously
Toss all ingredients in a bowl—mix lightly
Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss lightly
Enjoy!

What dish do you make to remember summer? Post your comments below.

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Thanks for reading!

Monday

Mondays With Michelle: Tomato, Tom-ahto

No matter how you pronounce it they are absolutely delish this time of year!

I planted some tomatoes myself this spring and I finally began harvesting my crop last week. I posted a great picture on instagram to document my progress....I will definitely be planting them again next year!

Beautiful cherry tomatoes organically grown by yours truly on my patio.

In the spirit of tomato season, I thought I would share some wonderful tomato dishes to put all those beautiful tomatoes to use. Check it out...

Mondays with Michelle: Summertime = Ice Cream Time

Happy Monday Foodie Friends!

With summer officially upon us, now is the perfect time to share my favorite Italian Ice cream spot with you... Paolo's Gelato Italiano in the Virginia Highlands. It is the best ice cream in Atlanta. If you live in Atlanta, like I do and you haven't been, get there asap. If you plan on visiting, include this as a stop on your itinerary. It reminds me of the delish authentic Italian ice cream shops from my home town in Germany, and it doesn't get much better than that!