Southern Whirlwind

Wow, it has been such a busy week. I feel like I have been in a whirlwind for a while (kind of look that way too!). Fortunately, I got to start the week by having my friend Paula over for lunch. She was such a sweetie. She brought me these flowers.

p-flowers

As I have been running around this week, I have enjoyed seeing these flowers. They just really brightened the week. I love being busy, but I really appreciate a friend who reminds me to stop and enjoy the beauty in life and for giving me something to share for:

Pink Saturday with Beverly at How Sweet the Sound
Pink Saturday with Beverly at How Sweet the Sound

Happy Pink Saturday to all!

Today’s Lagniappe:  Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
A yummy classic, this version is from Alton Brown.

  • 8 ounces young spinach
  • 2 large eggs
  • 8 pieces thick-sliced bacon, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 large white mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 ounces red onion (1 small), very thinly sliced

Remove the stems from the spinach and wash, drain and pat dry thoroughly. Place into a large mixing bowl and set aside.

Place the eggs into an electric kettle and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Turn the kettle on. Once the water comes to a boil, the kettle will turn itself off. Leave the eggs in the water for 15 minutes. Remove and peel off the shell. Slice each egg into 8 pieces and set aside.

While the eggs are cooking, fry the bacon and remove to a paper towel to drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon and set aside.

Transfer the fat to a small saucepan set over low heat and whisk in the red wine vinegar, sugar and Dijon mustard. Season with a small pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper.

Add the mushrooms and the sliced onion to the spinach and toss. Add the dressing and bacon and toss to combine. Divide the spinach between 4 plates or bowls and evenly divide the egg among them. Season with pepper, as desired. Serve immediately.


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5 responses to “Southern Whirlwind”

  1. Sherry Avatar

    Hello fellow southern sister! Love that pink bouquet! Thank you for sharing it. My Pink Saturday post is about flowers too.

    Sherry @ A Happy Valentine

  2. denisemarie Avatar

    there is nothing better than fresh flowers in the house!

  3. Mermaid Debbie Avatar

    Beautiful flowers and a sweet friend. I have been enjoying my Valentine’s Day flowers. The recipe looks fabulous! Happy PS!

  4. black eyed susans kitchen Avatar

    Pretty flowers, and that recipe…blast from the past as they say. It was one of my favorites in the 70’s, and now I am craving it and will have to make it for dinner tonight.
    ?, Susan

  5. debbie Avatar

    What a sweet friend indeed…they are so pretty and Spring like!~

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