Tuesday, January 12, 2010

the cabbage patch kid



Heading home for Christmas was surrounded by excitement and joy this year. My sister's and their children, my niece's and nephew would all be home to spend a lovely few days together at my parents house in the country.

The newest addition to the family, Harry aged 11 months was eager to help Pa Ewie in his beloved and 'neat as a pin' vege patch, newly nicknamed 'the cabbage patch kid.' He helped water the strawberries, which were his favourite and pick the lush cos lettuce with his teeny tiny hands. He was seen at times stuffing whatever he picked straight into his mouth but that never bothered Pa Ewie...

Green Gertie Christmas Salad

ingredients
dressing
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice (from mum's lemon tree)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper, to taste
green Gertie's salad
cos lettuce, washed, torn (from Pa Ewies garden)
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh herbs, chopped - parsley, dill, coriander, basil
shaved Parmesan, to serve
fun
In a medium bowl whisk together all the dressing ingredients until well combined and set aside.
Add greens to a salad bowl, drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with Parmesan.

love amie x

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