super light easy salad.

you know what's hard about food posts? i never really know how to start them. what's a good opening line for food, other than, you wanna grab a bite to eat?

except that sounds like an invitation to go grab a bite to eat, and of course since you are in one state and i'm in another, it's pretty rude to imply i'm inviting you over to eat when obviously it's not possible. phew. that was a mouthful.

but seriously if it was possible for you to come over for lunch or something, i'd probably prepare this salad, because it's easy and healthy. two things i really need in my life right now.

okay, let's get to the recipe already, no?

super fast, super easy, fresh ingredients. 

you'll need:

one large to medium zucchini

one large carrot

1 medium apple

half a grapefruit

flax seeds

how to:

 lengthwise, run zucchini and carrot through peeler to make ribbon like strips. dice apples in small bite size pieces. toss in a bowl. squeeze grapefruit over salad. sprinkle flax seeds to liking over salad. 

eat. 

what are your favorite salad options?

carrot + sweet potato soup {healthy you, happy you link up}

have i ever told you about my passion for food?
no? well there is passion. burning passion.
i love food. i like food photography the best of any other kind of photography.
if that doesn't profess my love for food, i don't know what does.
and part of that love is venturing out and trying different dishes that i normally wouldn't do on my own.
now, i'm not too adventurous if it involves exotic plates.
just adventurous enough to smash carrots and sweet potatoes into a soup.
i know. i'm so daring.

seriously though, this soup warmed me to the core. creamy and hearty. believe me when i say, one bowl was enough to fill me up. and i eat a lot. plus, it's healthy, which is what i really need to be focusing on.

1 lb. carrots

1 pound sweet potato

2 cups of chicken broth

salt

paprika

cut sweet potato lenghtwise in half. place halves with flesh side down on a cookie sheet and with a fork, poke it a few times on unpeeled side. place in oven at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes.

peel carrots and place in boiling water with some salt.

when sweet potatoes and carrots are done, place in a bowl and mash it all up.

in batches, pour chicken broth and mash in blender and blend until smooth. pour batches into a pot. season with paprika and salt to your preference.

serve with croutons and/or dollop of sour cream.

enjoy!

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