tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post3391400351200660700..comments2024-03-21T19:48:11.287-05:00Comments on Pleasant View Schoolhouse: Basic Basic Cooking: SaladUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-81577480651870023552011-05-28T09:12:43.907-05:002011-05-28T09:12:43.907-05:00I found the Jane's salt you talked about, so h...I found the Jane's salt you talked about, so happy! just 1 mile down the road at the grocery. It was on sale too. :)<br />Looking forward to trying this recipe. Thanks for sharing it!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02374997954291921336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-36122317872487852892011-05-27T12:11:54.484-05:002011-05-27T12:11:54.484-05:00And I am the owner of a new salad spinner. Just r...And I am the owner of a new salad spinner. Just received it for Mother's Day!<br />I want to find that salt!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02374997954291921336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-55570302013238847312011-05-27T03:26:46.701-05:002011-05-27T03:26:46.701-05:00Inspiring!
Thinking of this post, I went to the ...Inspiring! <br />Thinking of this post, I went to the market and bought romaine, oil and vinegar (couldn't find any crazy salt, so settled for Mrs. Dash). Also mushrooms, tomatoes, a cuke, and some "fancy" shredded parmesan, and jalapeno-stuffed green olives for my husband. For protein, we simply added strips of pan-fried seasoned steak on the side. Throw in a cold drink and a movie about the three musketeers, and we had a delightful date-night-in which earned me some high praise from my darling husband. <br /><br />Thank you, Anna!<br /><br />BirdyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-7748981874777899262011-05-26T21:48:41.486-05:002011-05-26T21:48:41.486-05:00I love to cook too.Really enjoy your blog.
Barb i...I love to cook too.Really enjoy your blog.<br /><br />Barb in NebraskaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-24623474166915589812011-05-26T20:45:53.687-05:002011-05-26T20:45:53.687-05:00Interesting salad, though too plain for my taste. ...Interesting salad, though too plain for my taste. I always add tomatoes, whether grape, cherry or chopped Roma. I also put a plate of olives and feta cheese on the table for those who like to indulge. If it's on sale I'll add a little iceberg lettuce for color contrast and additional crunch.Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-20321946774812119652011-05-26T19:08:43.826-05:002011-05-26T19:08:43.826-05:00mmm, oil and vinegar - a simple favorite :) thank...mmm, oil and vinegar - a simple favorite :) thanks for posting, I have been meaning to post a salad dressing recipe all week, along with other ideas for using the abundance of leafy greens this time of year, so your post was just what I needed to push me on!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15559423891850170899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-2522176772005374072011-05-26T17:44:18.245-05:002011-05-26T17:44:18.245-05:00Yum! We eat this all the time- even my husband lo...Yum! We eat this all the time- even my husband loves the dressing and he's super picky!!! I use a simple spring mix or butter lettuce if I don't have romaine. I've also used "Schoolhouse Dressing" on sliced tomatoes with diced cheese- fresh mozzarella is the best but chunks of cheddar work in a pinch!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-83336421828134897322011-05-26T14:27:47.050-05:002011-05-26T14:27:47.050-05:00You have brought back images of my grandmother in ...You have brought back images of my grandmother in law, wrapping the wet lettuce in a towel, standing in the middle of the kitchen, bending over, and giving it a couple of good strong swings between her legs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-29215542337316806222011-05-26T14:21:44.724-05:002011-05-26T14:21:44.724-05:00Thanks for the reminder about romine lettuce, Anna...Thanks for the reminder about romine lettuce, Anna. I tend to buy just red leaf lettuce when making small individual salads. For most days, my husband loves to eat a simple salad of coleslaw. I buy the pre-cut packages of shredded cabbage (red and green) and carrots and simply add diced onion and coat with a homemade italian vinagrette. It's crunchy and filling and seems to accompany everything.<br />Love your recipe!!seashoreknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07313444169419481891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-55542796641723222162011-05-26T10:54:10.301-05:002011-05-26T10:54:10.301-05:00Sounds very similar to the method of salad prepara...Sounds very similar to the method of salad preparation we use at our house! :) <br />I had never heard of the "tea-towel method" either.......I also own a salad spinner. It was a wedding gift, and has certainly seen lots of use over the past (almost) seven years.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01172071642218751081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-10599558279490422012011-05-26T10:51:06.973-05:002011-05-26T10:51:06.973-05:00I've been a blog reader for many years (came o...I've been a blog reader for many years (came over via S&S forum) and must echo with the others that I love it when you are tips and advice from the kitchen. You make everything so simple and easy, yet delicious looking! Also wanted to mention that we've been making your Schoolhouse Coffee Cake for a long time now, and it's our favorite!Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06279806588780362328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-32509613663631675882011-05-26T09:25:57.759-05:002011-05-26T09:25:57.759-05:00Ooooh cooking lessons!! Bring them on!Ooooh cooking lessons!! Bring them on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-40020672016151674032011-05-26T08:53:44.379-05:002011-05-26T08:53:44.379-05:00Excellent! And great pictures and bold words to he...Excellent! And great pictures and bold words to help us younger folk who don't know much about kitcheny things! <br /><br />So, my father puts cheese, nuts, and all sort of crunchy things on his salads. Do you ever do that? <br /><br />You don't recommend the traditional salad dressings that one finds packing the aisles of the grocery stores?Friend Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-66964802050460564592011-05-26T08:43:48.251-05:002011-05-26T08:43:48.251-05:00Looks very good!Looks very good!Jeannie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05622479618143731970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-36689772395828802882011-05-26T08:40:38.084-05:002011-05-26T08:40:38.084-05:00I like your teaching style!
Had to laugh at the...I like your teaching style! <br /><br />Had to laugh at the tea towel drying method. I was taught to put the wet leaves in an old pillowcase and horizontally windmill my arm vigorously to fling all the water out. It's fun, and burns some copious kid-energy, but sure sprays a lot of green water : )<br /><br />deb meyersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-58278794509415443142011-05-26T08:32:56.809-05:002011-05-26T08:32:56.809-05:00I love this! Yes, I agree with others and request ...I love this! Yes, I agree with others and request more of these types of posts. Thank you for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-78125403781139341032011-05-26T08:15:11.608-05:002011-05-26T08:15:11.608-05:00My goodness - I thought you were joking about the ...My goodness - I thought you were joking about the tea towel business, but I can see from Margo's comment that you're not! (I have a salad spinner.)<br /><br />I've been thinking about making my own dressing, and realizing also that maybe I should start getting the olive oil in the big cans - just like my Auntie Adeline did.<br /><br />LisateresaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12503930255842185609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-64945837135272836212011-05-26T08:06:43.401-05:002011-05-26T08:06:43.401-05:00Just wanted to say that I really enjoy your blog, ...Just wanted to say that I really enjoy your blog, especially for posts like this one. You have a lovely family and a very inspiring way of living. Simple is beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-89754795129680840912011-05-26T07:26:52.852-05:002011-05-26T07:26:52.852-05:00Great little tutorial. I wish someone had sent thi...Great little tutorial. I wish someone had sent this at the end of college. It took two years of cooking on my own before I discovered the handy wonder of salads - as you said, salad plus protein and you've cooked a meal. Perhaps I was still stuck on my teenage view of leafy greens as rabbit food. Another favorite dressing around here is beating a bit of mustard (dijon or something similar) into the olive oil. Nice mild dressing.Sarahhttp://yellowpencilstub.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-28123774075702253572011-05-26T05:40:15.172-05:002011-05-26T05:40:15.172-05:00what a great encouragement to the starting out coo...what a great encouragement to the starting out cook! (and fun peek into another cook's salad routine for me)<br /><br />I was taught the whirling tea towel method of drying lettuce in eighth grade home ec, before salad spinners were around much. Now I have a salad spinner, but sometimes, I go "fling the lettuce" in the shower stall or outside the back door. Just for old times' sake.Margohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345165456341197559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-10989316453746869032011-05-26T01:21:14.869-05:002011-05-26T01:21:14.869-05:00Hi,
I hope you post more of these sorts of recipe...Hi,<br /><br />I hope you post more of these sorts of recipes. There are so many people that have not the slightest idea about how to prepare fresh food.<br /><br />Good work!Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01028651619518128656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16182378.post-43382369773231840092011-05-26T00:39:35.809-05:002011-05-26T00:39:35.809-05:00Yum! Even in the depths of winter, I want to go ou...Yum! Even in the depths of winter, I want to go out and get some lettuce for a salad!Jodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10002962502220567289noreply@blogger.com