Try hot beverages besides coffee and tea. Try adding cinnamon sticks and vanilla extract to hot water for a nice morning brew to start the day. Cinnamon has been known to help stabilize blood sugar levels.*
Fresh Salad Recipe #3
Field Salad with Pancetta and Walnuts
Ingredients:
1/2 cup walnuts
3 oz. thinly sliced pancetta or bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 to 3 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
Salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 to 8 cups torn salad greens, including some bitter varieties (such as dandelion, frisée, escarole, arugula or radicchio).
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Directions:
1. In a dry fry pan over medium-low heat, toast the walnuts, stirring, until fragrant and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Pour onto a plate to cool, then coarsely chop and set aside.
2. In a fry pan over medium heat, fry the pancetta, stirring frequently, until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to paper towels to drain.
3. To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, salt and pepper. Add the olive oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly until well blended.
4. Put the greens in a large serving bowl, drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss to coat evenly. Add the pancetta and nuts and toss well. Sprinkle the cheese over the salad and serve immediately. Serves 4.
*Recipe Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Salad of the Day, by Georgeanne Brennan (Weldon Owen, 2012).
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