LSL { Foodie Friday} - Just Peachy

It's another peachy recipe on the blog. I always claim that I cook...I can cook salads and cereal like no one's business. I tend to add a little extra love into all my "recipes" and there you go, a big bowl of salad or cereal to fill you up. I was so happy with the last peach-filled recipe I thought why not make it into a salad as well. And this is the easiest salad. ever. 

Peach, Walnut & Goat Cheese Salad

{this serving size was intended for one, but could easily be doubled, tripled...)

Ingredients -

Mixed greens

1 peach

Handful of walnuts, chopped

Goat cheese

A couple large basil leaves

Oil and balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions - 

1. Slice peaches, crumble goat cheese, slice basil into very thin strips. 

2. Add peaches, cheese, basil, and walnuts to mixed greens in a large bowl. Add oil and vinegar as dressing, mix all together. Salt and pepper to taste. 

3. Enjoy

I'm a veteran to making salads, but I think this has been my most favorite as of late. You definitely want to make sure the peaches are not too ripe though, then they just get mushy and that texture is hard to mask. Even with all the balsamic vinegar in the world. 

As an upgrade, or as I would call it the "adult" version, you could grill the peaches then add them to the salad. You could even get all fancy up in there and make your own croutons. But, even as is, it's a great summer salad.

Bon Appetit and Happy Weekend!

xo,

L

*Credit - all grainy pictures via my iPhone + instagram

LSL {Foodie Friday} - Peach, Mozzarella & Basil Salad

This Foodie Friday I have Pinterest and Real Simple to thank. You know how much I love my caprese salad bites, well this week I found a summer version of my beloved salad. Not only is it one of the easiest salads to make, it also not something you see everyday so you can bring this bad boy to parties and wow your friends with your creativeness. (cause who doesn't want to do that?!) ;) (Psst, I'm thinking this will go great with my new favorite summertime cocktail as well.)

All your ingredients

Peach, Mozzarella & Basil Salad

{via Real Simple, 2006}

Serves 4

Ingredients

3 ripe peaches (peeled, if desired)

1 cup  fresh basil leaves, torn

8 ounces  fresh mozzarella, cut into 1-inch chunks

2 teaspoons  extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon  kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon  black pepper

Directions

Cut each peach into 6 to 8 wedges, then cut each wedge in half crosswise.

In a large bowl, combine the peaches, basil, and mozzarella. Drizzle with the oil, sprinkle with the salt and pepper, and toss. (You can cover and refrigerate the salad for up to several hours.) Serve cold or at room temperature.

Finished product

Up close and personal.
Doesn't this look de-lish?!

On how hot these past two summer nights have been, I have made this in advance and then plopped it into the fridge for about a 1/2 hour to chill it. Poured myself a healthy glass of white and enjoyed. The recipe is very easy to improvise as well if you're only eating for one. And bonus, it just takes a few minutes to prepare. 

Bon Appetit and Happy Weekend!

xo,
L

*Credit - all grainy pictures via my iPhone + instagram

LSL {Foodie Friday} - 4th of July Fun

Happy Friday! And Happy almost 4th of July! What are your plans this coming weekend/week? Going away to Tahoe to gallivant on a boat? Camping on the coast? BBQs all week? Or are you one of the few of us that have to work most of next week? Well, at least we still have our weekends. #silverlining

This Foodie Friday, I thought I would do things a little different around here and post links to all the things I would rather be doing, eating, wearing, etc. 

These links will be all you need to get your red, white and blue on, where ever you may be celebrating it...

Ideas for party decorations and table settings.

Fun 4th cupcake toppers.

Outfit selection.

BBQ skewers with a twist.

You know I like my dessert options, so try this, this, or this.

And for the kidlits.

Some glamping adventure ideas.

Cocktail hour can't go wrong with this and that. 

Bon Appetit and wishing you a safe and sparking weekend and week!

xo,
L

*Credit - 1/2/3/4/5/6

All the Pretty Colors

Swimsuit time. Memorial Day weekend is almost upon us. I cannot tell you how much I am looking forward to this long weekend, no work and plans for fun in the sun. I like this weekend because it signifies that it is officially the start to summer. Three months of glorious sun! Which in turn means, it's also officially swimsuit time. Gotta have a cute new suit to make a splash.


Check out all the pretty colors...

 

 

 

What's your favorite swimsuit style? I am usually a triangle bikini gal myself. However, it seems this summer I can't help but gravitate toward the retro high waisted bikinis, they look so cute and classic. I think my favs out of this line up are the light green bikini number and the dark blue one-piece sailor suit. 

Got any fun plans for the weekend? Do tell.

xo,

L

PS. Have the models gotten skinnier or have I just eaten too much of my fair share of LSL foodie Fridays and frozen yogurt? Too teeny-tiny if you ask moi.

*Credits - 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, 15/16