“…I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people…” Jeremiah 31: 33-34
A great way to practice joy is to celebrate our bodies and our actual, literal hearts beating away in there. And early spring is the perfect time for a beautiful salad with fresh lettuce and spinach, loaded with vitamins that are good for your body, including your heart!
These salad dressing recipes were shared with me by my sister, Karla Stoltzfus-Detweiler, who is the executive director at Hungry World Farm in Illinois. She knows all about using the bounty of the garden to fuel your mind and body in healthy ways.
The first recipe she shared with me comes from the Simply in Season cookbook by Mary Beth Lind and Cathleen Hockman-Wert .
Two-seed dressing
1/4 c. sugar or honey
2 Tbsp sesame seeds
1 Tbsp poppy seeds
1/4 c. cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
1/4 c. olive oil
1/8 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. paprika
salt and pepper to taste
Combine in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well. Pour on your salad and enjoy.
Garlicky Lemon-Tahini
This second dressing is great for salads of all kinds and can even be used with roasted veggies. Follow this link to find my sister’s recommended dressing number 2! https://www.cookinglight.com/recipes/garlicky-lemon-tahini-dressing
some comfort and joy 