Roasted Asparagus Salad

Springtime is here and super-fresh asparagus is slowly making its way to markets. I made this recipe from The Longevity Kitchen www.barnesandnoble.com

I really love the appeal of sweet roasted asparagus along with peppery arugula and the crunch factor of toasted hazelnuts.

Reading

The latest on the book stand...looks ambitious but I am officially on spring break. Other than waiting for the sun to come out, I've decided to spend some time reading One Book, One Philadelphia which is The Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka. I've also had my eye on The Longevity Kitchen for some time and have been perusing every chance I get. Terrific book loaded with helpful information on the foods we love to eat. Will give my thoughts on the books as soon as I get more time. Did I say more time? Oh yeah, that.

Pansies

I love the way pansies are so rich in color yet so delicate in texture.

March comes in like a lion, and out like a lamb

As the English proverb is a favorite saying around these parts, let's hope it's true this March. I do see signs of spring weather making its way here.

{The little steel dog}  one of my favorite things in the garden. This was purchased at the Devon Horse Show which is always a highlight during spring.

Not the traditional St. Patrick's Day dinner...

I was thinking of making corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick's Day dinner but when my son asked me to make lamb chops with mint jelly I thought-why not! Since an Irish dinner wouldn't be complete without potatoes, I made a potato and fennel gratin and some really green haricot verts.

Spring

I just discovered these boxwood wreaths at a local flower shop...I happen to love the square which reminds me of a picture frame.

Not the ordinary college food

My daughter was home from college for spring break this past week and made this banana bread recipe from a blog that she reads. She said it will be great for those busy mornings at school and stays fresh for a while due to the moisture in the bread from Greek yogurt. She really loves to bake when she's home so we were also the recipients of chewy oatmeal raisin cookies as well!