Chive Blossom Salad, Broccoli Soup and Other Good Things

It was a beautiful weekend and such a nice change from our cool, rainy weather. 

I had forgotten what a beautiful blue the sky is!

The sun was streaming in through the windows and it made me so happy!

The Mr. and I spent the weekend doing what we love best - hanging out at home, tidying up, doing yard work and all those little things that always need doing.

With lots of breaks in between to meet up and enjoy a few minutes of conversation and some nice meals.

I had prepared a big pot of Broccoli Cheese Soup and Irish Soda Bread.

To go along with it, I decided to make a nice

Chive Blossom Salad.

So off to the herb garden I went to gather a few snips of Purple Sage, Golden Oregano, some Dandelion Greens,

And some Chive Blossoms and stems.

Aren't they pretty?

I submerged them in icy cold water for a few minutes with the Chive Blossoms upside down to dislodge any interlopers.

We don't need any of that kind of protein in our salad!

Shake excess water and dry on clean towels.

I arranged them on a bed of fresh baby spinach that I bought at the market.
(Organic, of course)

They do create a lovely presentation!

Served with a cranberry-walnut balsamic vinaigrette.
(Low fat, store bought)

A lovely weekend lunch.

Healthy and surprisingly filling. 

Just pull apart the little chive blossoms with your fork or fingers before eating.

They impart a delightfully mild onion flavor to the salad.

Afterwards take a little walk in the afternoon light.

Don't forget to feed the faithful friends first!

Then come home and enjoy the fruits of your labors!

I hope you all had a lovely weekend, too.

Even if the sun didn't shine.

I want to thank you for being the Dear Friends that you are.

You are my sunshine on a cloudy day.

(A line from 'My Girl', which also happens to be 'Our Song')

Do you have a special song with your loved one?

When I hear the beginning notes of 'My Girl', I always catch my breath.

Even after all these years.

Life is good.

xoxo