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Simple Joyful Food

small ideas that add joy to life

The best hearty winter salad you will ever make - main (c)simplejoyfulfood

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The best hearty winter salad you’ll ever make!

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ABC Kitchen’s beet and yogurt salad.

#ad Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board make your own salad dressing - main (c)thejoyofeatingwell

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How to easily make your own salad dressing.

#ad #ARSoyStory #TheMiracleBean Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board - Crisp and crunchy zucchini noodle salad - main (c)nwafoodie

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How to make a crisp and crunchy zucchini noodle salad.

#ad Non-dairy Tzatziki sauce - Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board #ARSoyStory #ARSoySupper #themiraclebean - main (c)nwafoodie

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How to make non-dairy Tzatziki sauce.

salad for breakfast - main (c)nwafoodie

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A simple way to start your day right by adding salad to your breakfast.

Ad. Layered green and white edamame vegetable salad - #ARSoyStory, #themiraclebean, Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board - main (c)nwafoodie

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How to make a green and white edamame vegetable salad.

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How does a fried green tomato caprese salad sound right about now?

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We all know that the carrot ginger dressing is best part of a sushi house, right?

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A refreshing citrus salad that crosses over from winter to spring.

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Make your own French fried onions and keep them on hand

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The platter salad from casayellow may just be your new grazing salad.

roasted beet and goat cheese salad - main (c)thejoyofeatingwell

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Sumptuous ​roasted beet and goat cheese salad.

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The world’s best spicy slaw!

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Why buy blue cheese dressing when it is so easy to make it homemade?

Chat Noir Bistro beet and avocado salad - main (c)thejoyofeatingwell

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Chat Noir Bistro’s beet and avocado salad.

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Mayonnaise 101.

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Lyndi Fultz

simplejoyfulfood

In pursuit of small joys that add simplicity to life. + @nwafoodie

There are signs of spring everywhere, and I am rea There are signs of spring everywhere, and I am ready for it! Yet..... that doesn't mean that I'm still hopeful for some cool mornings where we can light a fire!
So, you're at a restaurant, and this is your place So, you're at a restaurant, and this is your place setting. In what order do YOU proceed?

My answer in the comments - share yours!
There is something quite glorious about simplicity There is something quite glorious about simplicity. I'm really feeling it as Dennis and I sit here in our living room, next to the crackling fire. Full disclosure, this picture isn't me BUT I do have the exact same coffee cup. Anyoo, I'm reminded how wonderful it is to be still. Not that I ever forget that reminder, it's just easier to revel in it, next to a fire. With snow softing falling outside. You know what I mean?
My coffee routine is alllll over the place! Firs My coffee routine is alllll over the place! 

First, it was a percolator.
Then came the Breville coffee maker.
Next, along came a bodum pour over.
Quickly replaced by a French Press.
Then came an Aeropress.
Followed by a rediscovery of a favorite instant brand we enjoyed in Isreal.
Now, Aeropress is making a comeback. 
And our beloved LaVazza espresso.
Which tastes like vacation at the Sonnelap in Vail.

Am I the only one who does coffee in phases?

What's next?

Probably need an espresso maker!
Isn't it interesting how two things with the same Isn't it interesting how two things with the same word can convey entirely different moods?

Microwave turntable = quick, fast, speed

Record player turntable = slow, easy, chill

Both have their places. But man, oh man, I am finding myself craving more of the latter: slow, easy, chill. 

Now, to get a record player...
Arkansas Black Apples are in season, and the persi Arkansas Black Apples are in season, and the persimmon trees are loaded down hard. Even though many markets are closed for the season, there is still a bounty if we look around!

What seasonal goodies have you discovered lately?
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“Just like becoming an expert in wine–you learn by drinking it, the best you can afford–you learn about great food by finding the best there is, whether simply or luxurious. Then you savor it, analyze it, and discuss it with your companions, and you compare it with other experiences.” – Julia Child

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