Wednesday January 16 2008

Went swimming this morning and actually swam. This was unlike yesterday when our open water swim workout turned into a lounge on the beach! Which was actually super and well deserved, I think. Especially for Norm who has been working very hard and long hours lately. So, we lounged on the beach and did get into the water up to our thighs to get a feel for the water temp. Chilly, but bearable with a wetsuit if you had to swim (or surf!). We got home and I made my yet to be famous "Stinson Beach Salad" - a household favorite (I think, at least it is one of my favorites), I will put the recipe in at the end of this post. I got it from a restaurant that Kay and I stopped at in Stinson Beach this last summer after our trip to Vineman!
Today is another day attempting to organize the wedding. Working on the invitation list and contacting the reception venue via phone (emails only so far)!
Joey is not feeling well still and we may need to go see the vet again today - He did eat this morning, more than he did last night so hopefully that is a good sign.
More later, here is the salad recipe:

Makes 2 salads (this is a "Meal Salad", not an appetizer salad, but you could make it work for an app if you make it smaller or share it!)
Fresh spinach or your favorite mix of salad greens
1 cup chopped celery
1 med tomato, chopped
2-3 teaspoons your favorite balsamic vinegarette salad dressing
1 cup chopped granny smith apple
1/2 cup glazed or candied walnuts
1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese

8 - 10 slices of prosciutto

There are many ways to put this all together, this is how I usually do it (not how I did it in this picture!) Add the chopped celery and tomatoes to the mixed greens and toss with salad dressing, put on plate. You do not need a lot of dressing for this salad so use less than you think you need and if you do not like a lot of dressing to begin with, you will want to add it very sparingly) Top salad with green apples, gorgonzola and walnuts. Roll prosciutto up and place on salad.
This is a really yummy salad! Do not turn you nose up at the apple, it makes the dish!!!