The Perfect Summer Fusilli Greek Salad RECIPE

Happy Monday! I made this delicious Greek Fusilli Salad today and I absolutely love it. I really want to share it with you and I hope you give it a try. This recipe is enough for 10 or more people.

Ingredients

500 Grams of Fusilli Pasta cooked and cooled down

1 Green Peper

1 Red Pepper

1 Yellow Pepper

1 Big White Sweet Onion

1 tbs salt

1/4 tsp Black Pepper

1tbs dry oregano

Dressing

1 Cup fresh parsley

1 Cup Olive oil

1/2 Cup Vinegar

1 garlic clove

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook pasta in salted water then cool. Set aside in a big bowl.
Cut all peppers and onion into small bite size pieces. Place them in the bowl with the pasta.
Sprinkle the pasta and chopped peppers and onion with salt, black pepper and oregano.
In a mini blender blitz parsley, olive oil, vinegar and garlic. (if you don’t have a blender or mini chopper just mix the vinegar and oil until it looks creamy, mince the garlic and finely chop the parsley.)
Add the dressing to the pasta and mix with a spoon.
Top the salad with Feta and if you like some lovely olives.

I hope you enjoyed this recipe and feel free to tweet me and show me pictures! @bestdayblogger Have a beautiful week!

ART SHOP

Fall Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Happy Monday! I hope you had a lovely weekend. I’m here to share a soup I made on the weekend. It’s cozy, spicy and delicious. Here are the ingredients.

INGREDIENTS

1 Onion

1 garlic clove

2 tbs Olive Oil

1/4 tsp thyme

1/4 tsp black pepper

1tsp salt

1/4 tsp turmeric

1/4 tsp ginger powder

1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1/2 tsp brown sugar

1 tsp red curry paste

6 cups pumpkin puree. (I made my own fresh puree but you can use canned.)

1 cup of water

1 chicken cube

crispy onion bits

Instructions

Finely chop the onion and garlic.
In a pot that is set low to medium heat add olive oil and fry the onion and garlic until its translucent.
Add all the spices and mix.
Add the 6 cups of pumpkin and the water to the pot.
Add the chicken cube.
Cook on low to medium heat for 25 to 30 min. Make sure you have a lid on the pot because it bubbles and platters.
Add crispy onion bits on the top of the soup.

Hope you enjoy this recipe. Please tweet me if you try it. I would like to know how you like it.

@bestdayblogger

Happy Cooking!

Thursday Pick-Me-Up! JUICE IT!

Today I feel like having a lovely refreshing boost Juice! I have a juicer that I’ve had for many years and I use it once and a while. I love juicing and drinking down refreshing fruits and veggies. I just don’t like the clean up. lol But this is definitely a refreshing and citrusy juice that really boosts energy and is very nutritious and beneficial to the mind and body.

INGREDIENTS

1 Orange

1 apple (Ginger Golden)

1tsp Ginger

1/2 Cup Kayle

1 Mint Leaf

1 tsp Lemon

1 Carrot

INFO

Orange

Boosts Immune system, source of fibre, improves blood circulation, blood pressure regulation, reduces inflammation, prevents cancer, prevention of kidney stones, improves cholesterol.

Apples

Antioxidant, flavonoids, and dietary fiber. The nutrients help reduce risk of cancer, hypertension, diabetes and heart disease.

Kale

Vitamin A, C and K. Folate, a B vitamin key for brain development. Alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid.

Carrot

Beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin K, potassium and antioxidants. Carrots lower cholesterols levels and improve eye health.

Thank you so much for reading my post.

What fruits and veggies do you like to drink?

Thursday Pick-Me-Up! Cocoa Banana Smoothie

Hello and happy Thursday! I’ve decided to start a series for every Thursday called Pick-Me-Up. The reason behind this is that by Thursday I totally need an energy drink, smoothie bowl or healthy snack with vitamins and all the good stuff! I really need a healthy PICK-ME-UP do you?

Today’s Pick-Me-Up recipe Drink is Cocoa Banana Smoothie with Vegan Greens and a sprinkle of chia seeds. It is light and really heightens energy.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 Cup milk ( You can use milk of your choice)

1 tsp cocoa powder

1 banana ( it’s nice to use a frozen banana. It makes the smoothie cold and refreshing)

1/3 scoop of Genuine Health vegan greens + O

2 tbs Honey ( Or a sweetener of your choice)

A sprinkle of chia seeds on top.

Blend and enjoy!

I hope you try this recipe out and I would love to see your results. Let me know if you like it and feel free to tweet me or leave me a message. @bestdayblogger

Travel Toronto! Visit Fresh Farmers’ Market in the GTA

From Our Farms to your Table

Eat fresh and Shop Local at the Farmers Fresh Markets this season

Sherway Farmers’ Market | Oakville Farmers’ Market | Shops Farmers’ Market

It’s that time of year again and the Farmer Fresh Market is back for its 26th season. This year, join in your local community by supporting one of the three GTA markets to find the freshest produce and food, all locally sourced.

The first crops are getting ready to be harvested and will hit the market in June. These include mushrooms, asparagus and rhubarb as well as Ontario-grown greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Add some colour to your outdoor space and garden with hanging baskets or bring home some beautiful fresh cut flowers from our local florist. Stroll the market with your family and enjoy some hot breakfast, sample local wine and purchase the best offering of local honey and maple syrup. The markets also offer a selection of delicious baked goods straight from the oven, farmer fresh eggs and deli meats.

Farmer Fresh Markets founder William Blyleven comments, “The Farmers Market is becoming more popular year after year as people are continuing to look for fresh, local produce and quality products straight from the farms. Our customers love supporting our local, hard-working vendors. The inventory at the Farmers Market is always changing based on what is in season and our vendors also offer great advice on how to store, prepare and serve their fruits and vegetables. There is no need to go to the grocery store this season when you can find everything you need at the Sherway Farmers’ Market, Oakville Farmers’ Market and Shops Farmers’ Market.”

For seasonal updates on vendors, produce and product availability, visit www.farmfreshmarkets.ca

Sherway Farmers’ Market

WHERE: The parking lot of the Church on the Queensway (1536 The Queensway)

WHEN: Fridays from 8am- 2pm. Beginning June 1st to October 5th

Vendors include: fruit and vegetables from Blyleven Farms, Lowbanks Fruit, McNiece Greenhouse & Produce, Sunray Orchard Farms and Thames River Farms; small batch pickles and preserves from Joanne’s Urban Pantry; Dutch waffles from Scheps Bakery; Smoothie Bowls; maple syrup, cookies and candies from Marigold’s Maple Syrup and VQA wines from King’s Court Estate Winery.

Oakville Famers’ Market

WHERE: George Street in downtown Oakville (115 George Street, Oakville)

WHEN: Saturdays from 8am to 2pm. Beginning June 2nd to October 6th

Vendors include: fruit and vegetables from Blyleven Farms, McNiece Greenhouse & Produce, Sunray Orchard Farms and Thames River Farms; fresh cut, seasonal flowers from The Flower Lady; cheese from Fifth Town Artisan Cheese, fresh, preservative free salsa, dips and nacho chips from The Mad Mexican and VQA wines from Pillitteri Estates Winery.

Shops Farmers’ Market

WHERE: CF Shops at Don Mills (southwest corner of Don Mills Road and Lawrence Avenue East) on Aggie Hogg Gardens

WHEN: Tuesdays from 10:30am – 5:30pm. Beginning June 26th to October 2nd

Shops Farmers’ Market vendors include: fruit and vegetables from Blyleven Farms, Lowbanks Fruit and Sunray Orchards; fresh, preservative free salsa, dips and nacho chips from The Mad Mexican; smoked meats from Albion Hills Farm; maple syrup, cookies and candies from Marigold’s Maple Syrup and VQA wines from Pillitteri Estates Winery.

For more information, visit www.farmfreshmarkets.ca