Jan 22

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I’d love to have some of my readers share their insights.
Please, please, please don’t be worried about your idea. I have no ability to share tips in areas requiring a green thumb or a glue gun, so it would really be a great service if you’d share your special skills.

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Thanks!

Jan 22

Feeling like you ate too many goodies over the holidays? Trying to get back on the wagon? You’re not alone.

Here’s a fun and easy recipe that’s a perfect blend of citrus and nuts that makes you think of winter but gets your body ready for summer.

Ingredients
• 1 (10 ounce) package baby greens
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 apple – peeled, cored and sliced
• 1 avocado – peeled, pitted and diced
• 4 mandarin oranges, juiced
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt to taste

Directions
1. In a large bowl, toss together the baby greens, red onion, walnuts, blue cheese, and lemon zest. Mix in the apple and avocado just before serving.

2. In a container with a lid, mix the mandarin orange juice, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Drizzle over the salad as desired.

Recipe from Allrecipes.com

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