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July 2, 2016

Almond Peach Summer Salad with Peach Vinaigrette

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This Almond Peach Summer Salad is a fresh taste of summer in a bowl! Almond Peach Summer Salad with Peach Vinaigrette Recipe

One thing I love about summer is the opportunity to create fresh and healthy food is as easy as a quick trip to the local farmers’ market. Where we are, peaches are in prime season right now. I couldn’t resist coming back from our recent farmers’ market visit and making a salad with these gorgeous, ripe peaches.

Almond Peach Summer Salad with Peach Vinaigrette Recipe

As someone who is attempting to be mindful of what I eat, I will be that person bringing a salad to our summer celebrations. I love a good pasta salad, burger or cake, but I need options when we go out so I can make good choices. This Almond Peach Salad with Peach Vinaigrette is just the delicious kind of food I want to turn to this summer! With the crunch of toasted, slivered almonds from Fisher Nuts, the creaminess of gorgonzola cheese crumbles, and the sweetness of peaches, you will find this salad and peach vinaigrette will be a hit!

Now, here’s the Almond Peach Summer Salad with Peach Vinaigrette recipe! Enjoy and have a happy holiday!

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Almond Peach Summer Salad with Peach Vinaigrette Recipe
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Almond Peach Summer Salad with Peach Vinaigrette

This Almond Peach Salad with Peach Vinaigrette is the perfect addition to your summer entertaining table.
Course Appetizer
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author Dine & Dish

Ingredients

  • 6 cups spring mix salad
  • 2 fresh peaches cored and coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Fisher nuts almond slices toasted (I preferthis method)
  • 8 ounces gorgonzola cheese crumbles
  • 1/2 cup peach jam
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar or citrus vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons grapeseed oil

Instructions

  • Place the salad greens, chopped peaches, gorgonzola cheese crumbles and toasted almond slices into a large salad bowl.
  • In the meantime, place peach jam, vinegar, honey and grapeseed oil into the jar of your blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Drizzle the peach vinaigrette over the salad and serve.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Fisher. The opinions and text are my own.

 

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  1. jessica c says

    July 2, 2016 at 11:11 pm

    I love to make chicken salad in many different ways.
    1 chicken breast made in a crock pot
    cut red grapes
    mayo
    salt and pepper
    dill
    mix and enjoy…

  2. jessica c says

    July 2, 2016 at 11:12 pm

    oh I forgot I put chopped walnut in my chicken salad…

  3. LauriM says

    July 3, 2016 at 12:25 am

    I love using Fisher Pecans in my fresh peach cobbler. They give the topping the perfect crunch!

  4. Katie says

    July 3, 2016 at 6:56 am

    I love topping salads with fresh berries and toasted nuts in the summer. So good 🙂

  5. Jen Mitchell says

    July 3, 2016 at 7:01 am

    Pecans on my Texas Chcolate Sheet Cake are my fave, but I also love pecans and almonds in my salads.

  6. Karen says

    July 3, 2016 at 7:44 am

    I eat nuts by the handful! But I also use them in stir-fries and muffins. 🙂

  7. Kim Henrichs says

    July 3, 2016 at 7:55 am

    I love to make walnut bars for picnics and drive-in nights.

  8. Kristin says

    July 3, 2016 at 8:04 am

    I love to sprinkle them on top of salads! Such a good, healthy crunch.

  9. joanne maas says

    July 3, 2016 at 8:09 am

    i make a summer salad with mixed greens, chicken, sliced sugar peas, bean sprouts and top it with toasted sliced almonds.

  10. Taja Reyul says

    July 3, 2016 at 8:16 am

    I use sliced almonds in my Waldorf chicken salad (because I don’t like walnuts).

  11. Amber Bracegirdle says

    July 3, 2016 at 8:17 am

    We love almonds or toasted pecans in a salad around here, but it’s all about pecan pie around here. Or pecan peach pie!

  12. Heather says

    July 3, 2016 at 8:19 am

    I make a delicious Mandarin orange salad with Fisher sliced almonds, dried cranberries, spinach or spring mix, and a to die for vinaigrette! So good, you can’t get enough!!

  13. Turner says

    July 3, 2016 at 8:22 am

    Ooh I just love putting nuts on my summer salads, especially when there is some seasonal fruit and a little cheese involved!

  14. monika ogilvie says

    July 3, 2016 at 8:28 am

    Chocolate chip cookies with pecans

  15. HS says

    July 3, 2016 at 8:31 am

    I like to make Strawberry Pecan Salad.

  16. Leslie says

    July 3, 2016 at 8:42 am

    I make tons of cookies all year long. My chocolate chip recipe includes pecans.

  17. Sharmin Meadows says

    July 3, 2016 at 8:46 am

    I mix goat cheese with fresh chopped rosemary, then shape into small balls and roll them in chopped fisher almonds or pecans. Then drizzle with honey. Serve it with crackers for a great appetizer.

  18. Athena R says

    July 3, 2016 at 8:58 am

    My favorite thing to make in the summer, using Fischer nuts, is carrot cake overnight oats with pecans or walnuts. It’s a cold, satisfying breakfast.

  19. jan says

    July 3, 2016 at 9:08 am

    I love to throw nuts into all the cookies and brownies we make.

  20. Cindy A. says

    July 3, 2016 at 9:17 am

    Homemade ice cream! Vanilla ice cream with almonds is my favorite. Thank you so much for the giveaway!

  21. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    July 3, 2016 at 9:22 am

    I love to put toasted pecans in cookies!!

  22. nadine says

    July 3, 2016 at 9:29 am

    I LOVE Fisher nuts. I make a mandarine and walnut salad during the summer that I love. AND this time of year I just made a large batch of walnut pesto. Umm

  23. Jennifer D. says

    July 3, 2016 at 9:29 am

    My speciality is the pecan tarts that I learned from my mom. It’s a hit at parties.

  24. Nicole S says

    July 3, 2016 at 9:34 am

    Bluberry lemon muffins with almond topping ganache!

  25. Jessica Williams says

    July 3, 2016 at 9:39 am

    I often use Fisher almonds and pecans in Homemade ice creams, cookies, chicken salad, and pasta. The possibilities are endless!

  26. Stacie fontinell says

    July 3, 2016 at 9:41 am

    Blackberry crumble with blackberries from the backyard and sprinkledo with nuts.

  27. Nicole Given says

    July 3, 2016 at 9:42 am

    I candy fisher pecans and put them in my salads during summer.

  28. Lindsay says

    July 3, 2016 at 9:51 am

    I love using their almonds in granola

  29. Candice says

    July 3, 2016 at 9:55 am

    I would love to make candied pecans and add them to a salad.

  30. Debbie says

    July 3, 2016 at 10:02 am

    They are good,, but better yet they are good for you!

  31. Sharon says

    July 3, 2016 at 10:35 am

    My most favorite is homemade vanilla ice cream with pecans. Yum!

  32. carol clark says

    July 3, 2016 at 10:43 am

    ice cream with almonds sprinkled on top and banana bread with nuts on top

  33. Tracy Koeppen says

    July 3, 2016 at 10:44 am

    I love making nut butter and granola bars to stash in the freezer!

  34. Danielle D says

    July 3, 2016 at 11:00 am

    We love making magic bars with fisher nuts for cook outs and summer get together a

  35. Brooke Mills says

    July 3, 2016 at 11:26 am

    Asian Cole slaw with toasted almonds.

  36. Meredith says

    July 3, 2016 at 11:33 am

    I use almonds in my chinese chicken salad

  37. Dana Ferguson says

    July 3, 2016 at 11:35 am

    I make a sliced cucumber salad with sesame oil and chopped peanuts that is soooo good!

  38. Jenny says

    July 3, 2016 at 11:44 am

    Nut granola!

  39. Renee says

    July 3, 2016 at 12:34 pm

    I love to add nuts to salads and granola!

  40. Kevin King says

    July 3, 2016 at 12:35 pm

    My chicken salad is great at picnics.
    Usually I make my own oven-baked beer can chicken and pull the meat. I add light mayo made with olive or avocado oil, Fisher’s Almond Slices, orange infused dried cranberries, sweet/spicy/grainy mustard for bite, and capers. The secret ingredient for my chicken salad is Pickled garlic. It is so goo, chop it up and mix it in, everyone loves it!

    Toast some pumpernickel and Rye bread, slap a piece of lettuce on it, add the chick salad and two sliced of tomato with a sprinkle of salt, Italian seasoning and pepper. Open-face style. Enjoy!

  41. Sandy Rees says

    July 3, 2016 at 12:49 pm

    I love to use Fischer almonds and pecans when we make granola. They are also great to munch on while my husband mans the grill. We roast spiced nuts and set them out for everyone to enjoy.

  42. Denise says

    July 3, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    I like them in salads, baked goods and granola, and reading these comments gave me a lot of great ideas.

  43. Jen says

    July 3, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    I love banana splits topped with chopped Fisher’s pecans!

  44. Laura says

    July 3, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    I love to top my ice cream with Fisher Nuts in the summer!

  45. Marilyn says

    July 3, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    Love Fischer nuts on salads, in desserts, in my morning oatmeal or just to snack on!

  46. Mary C says

    July 3, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    I love Fisher nuts on plain yogurt with fruit, a little honey, and a squeeze of lemon or lime.

    • Ellen says

      July 3, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      These hot summer days we enjoy salads for dinner. One of our favorites is roasted beets with Fisher’s walnuts on top! So delicious and good for you!

  47. Paige Durkee says

    July 3, 2016 at 3:56 pm

    Ice cream sundaes!! Maybe even a brownie sundae with nuts in the brownies too!! Yum!!

  48. Dani H says

    July 3, 2016 at 5:02 pm

    I like to add almonds and pineapple chunks to traditional chicken salad. And any time of the year I use walnuts or pecans in cookies, brownies and chocolate sundaes.

    Thanks for a chance at the giveaway!

  49. Susan Christy says

    July 3, 2016 at 5:21 pm

    I like to make nutty peach crisp with pecans.

  50. Nancie Nelson says

    July 3, 2016 at 5:37 pm

    I love making Fishers Almond Chicken, almonds mixed with panko…………yum

  51. Jeri says

    July 3, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    Almond cookies are my favorite and they are delicious with ice cream.

  52. Kimberly Rampersad says

    July 3, 2016 at 6:23 pm

    I love to use them in my banana bread.

  53. Vera K says

    July 3, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    I put nuts in my granola and also in smoothies.

  54. Linda Szymoniak says

    July 3, 2016 at 7:51 pm

    I love making a strawberry, spinach, and avocado salad with almonds and a poppy seed dressing. I’ll have to give this peach salad a try, too!

  55. LaTanya says

    July 3, 2016 at 8:06 pm

    I would use almonds in a granola bar

  56. Carmen N says

    July 3, 2016 at 8:16 pm

    We love salads with the added crunch of nuts – esp cashews and almonds

  57. Kristen says

    July 3, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    I like to make Almond, Arugula and Grapefruit Salad.

  58. Kathy says

    July 3, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    I love toasted nuts added to salads.

  59. iamalighthouse says

    July 3, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    I love making a cobbler with crispy nut topping!

  60. Kimberly says

    July 3, 2016 at 9:27 pm

    I love to put them into salads, such a yummy crunch!

  61. Bianca T says

    July 3, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    i love making candied walnuts for salads, and incorporating almonds or pecans in fruit crumbles!

  62. Jenai says

    July 4, 2016 at 12:17 am

    I would make Almond, Berry, and Chicken Spinach Salad

  63. Danyelle H says

    July 4, 2016 at 6:21 am

    This salad looks so good! I love putting FIsher nuts in m salads as well, my favorite is a cranberry walnut salad!

  64. Kim says

    July 4, 2016 at 8:06 am

    I love using Fishers walnuts in my mocha walnut brownie bites 🙂 Thanks for the great recipe Kristen, the peach salad looks amazing!

    • Kristen says

      July 24, 2016 at 3:31 am

      Congrats! You won the giveaway! I just sent you an email with details. Thanks for entering!

      • Kim @ Jump, Jive & Kale! says

        August 11, 2016 at 10:11 am

        Thank you so much!!! I am so excited, I never win anything! I just sent you an email apologizing– it seemed to have gone into my junk mail! 🙁

  65. Barbara Walker says

    July 4, 2016 at 8:30 am

    I use Fishers Sunflower seeds in my Asian salad but I also just like to have their nuts on hand for snacking!

  66. Lauren says

    July 4, 2016 at 9:11 am

    I like to make cinnamon rolls.

  67. sandra says

    July 4, 2016 at 9:18 am

    I like to add fisher nuts to salads or cookies

  68. S says

    July 4, 2016 at 10:15 am

    Sugar and spiced nuts for snacking and salad toppings

  69. Anna says

    July 4, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    I would love to make this exact salad, maybe with a different cheese to keep the kiddos happy 🙂

  70. Jessica W says

    July 4, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    I love making these healthy vegan treats as a great grab and go snack http://warfieldfamily.com/2015/08/healthy-vegan-treats/

  71. Stacey Roberson says

    July 4, 2016 at 8:34 pm

    I make this amazing Hawaiian pasta salad that is delicious. Tri-color pasta, red onion, pineapple tidbits, mandarin oranges, sliced almonds and a dressing that I make from scratch. It’s so good!

  72. Heather || Heather's Dish says

    July 4, 2016 at 10:08 pm

    Minimalist Baker has a great grain-free granola recipe that I make at least twice a week – we enjoy it on top of yogurt with fresh berries or just straight out of the container when we need a little something sweet!

  73. Chris Coyle says

    July 4, 2016 at 10:08 pm

    Can’t think of a summer-specific item I use them in, but my freezer and cabinets are always well stocked for salads, either candied, toasted, or just chopped; pesto; paklava; kufte, snacking, you name it!

  74. Vunda V says

    July 5, 2016 at 6:14 am

    i love making cookies year round with fisher nuts in them!

  75. Maneesha Pradhan says

    July 5, 2016 at 6:53 am

    I like adding them to pancakes and salads. Even grinding them and coating fish with them. Mostly I like adding them to desserts.

  76. Sarah says

    July 5, 2016 at 7:11 am

    A spinach salad with sugar-curried pecans!

  77. Anne says

    July 5, 2016 at 8:51 am

    Almonds with peaches is a match made in Heaven. My favorite way to enjoy that combination is in a fresh peach coffeecake with an almond crumble on top. So good!

  78. Nora B says

    July 5, 2016 at 9:31 am

    Brownies with nuts!

  79. Janet T says

    July 5, 2016 at 9:55 am

    A summer favorite for us is Asian Ramen Noodle salad made with Fisher sliced almonds and sunflower seeds.

  80. Beth B. says

    July 5, 2016 at 10:01 am

    I love using nuts in my summer salads. They add a little crunch that I love! I use almonds, walnuts and pecans.

  81. Michelle says

    July 5, 2016 at 11:15 am

    I use nuts in summer salads and sliced almonds in my steel cut oats adding a nice texture to both!

  82. Nikki Bennett says

    July 5, 2016 at 12:42 pm

    I’ve been making my own version of the Chobani Flips by adding shredded coconut, chocolate chips and sliced almonds to my Greek vanilla yogurt!

  83. Cynthia says

    July 5, 2016 at 3:45 pm

    I love walnuts and strawberries with a spinach salad!

  84. Lyndsay Zoratti says

    July 5, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    I use a variety of nuts in my frosty summer smoothies! Great recipe! Looks delicious

  85. David says

    July 5, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    My wife makes something called a cheese log, which is some mixture of cheese rolled in crushed pecans. It is pretty good. She also makes a jello salad that has marshmallpws and pecans that is good. You also can’t go wrong with brownies with crushed walnuts.

  86. Melissa R says

    July 5, 2016 at 8:51 pm

    I love making a salad with things I buy at the farmers market and sprinkling toasted almonds over the top.

  87. Geoff says

    July 5, 2016 at 9:08 pm

    I like putting chopped nuts and fresh fruit on yogurt for a healthy summer breakfast.

  88. Elena says

    July 5, 2016 at 10:51 pm

    I like to make grilled chicken salad with berries and nuts

  89. Francine CC says

    July 6, 2016 at 1:03 am

    I love to make chicken salad with fresh spring greens, baby spinach, strawberries, grapes,and toasted pecans.

  90. Tandi Cortez says

    July 6, 2016 at 3:18 am

    I love making ambrosia salad using Fisher Nuts. It’s delicious!

  91. Jeffrey says

    July 6, 2016 at 8:31 am

    I love to grill pizza and my favorite summer pie has Bosc pears, caramelized onions, brie, bacon, chopped dates, candied Fisher pecans, arugula and smoked cheddar. Even the most devout pepperoni lover, my dad, likes this variety!

  92. Stephanie Phelps says

    July 6, 2016 at 8:44 am

    I love to make Cabbage, Apple & Almond Slaw I got from their website a while back!

  93. Mary @ LOVE the secret ingredient says

    July 6, 2016 at 11:04 am

    OK, this salad is simply too gorgeous for words. Love the different textures, flavors and colors!

  94. Karen P says

    July 6, 2016 at 11:21 am

    I love using chopped pecans in my chicken salad for a bit of texture.

  95. Tarah says

    July 6, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    I love throwing slivered almonds in salads during the summer, with fresh fruit! It’s an amazing combo!

  96. Steph says

    July 6, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    I love making baklava with all types of nuts

  97. Denise Wilson says

    July 6, 2016 at 7:40 pm

    I like to put nuts on top of ice-cream

  98. Jessica To says

    July 6, 2016 at 8:28 pm

    I like to make banana bread with nuts whether it is summer or winter!

  99. Christine Donaldson says

    July 7, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    I make glazed pecans or walnuts and put them in every salad imaginable! I make a salad with grilled salmon, spring mix, fresh strawberries, glazed nuts, feta cheese and poppy seed salad dressing. So perfect! I will make this salad ASAP, thinking of adding bacon 😉

  100. Melissa @Bless this Mess says

    July 7, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    Yum! I love all things crisp, so a stone fruit crisp with lots of oatmeal, spices, and nuts. Don’t forget the ice cream. This looks awesome!

  101. Lynn BB says

    July 8, 2016 at 6:13 am

    Definitely love nuts in blueberry and peach crisp! Also a good snack at my desk any time of year.

  102. Michelle J. says

    July 8, 2016 at 9:35 am

    Sweet Chex mix!

  103. manda says

    July 8, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    I like to make cookies with pecans!

  104. Tyneisha says

    July 8, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    I love having a nice grilled chicken salad with lots of fresh fruit and Fisher almonds, especially on those warm summer nights outside! Also a nice slice of pecan pie using Fisher pecans makes for a delicious dessert! Thanks for the chance- your peach salad looks so refreshing!

  105. Noreen says

    July 9, 2016 at 12:22 am

    I love a quinoa salad with fisher pecans, raspberries, shredded carrots, jicama, sprouted beans and cucumbers

  106. Annamarie V says

    July 9, 2016 at 12:36 am

    It’s very simple but I love sauteed fresh green beans from my garden with toasted Fisher slivered almonds.

  107. Nancy C says

    July 9, 2016 at 10:11 am

    We make a grilled chicken salad with curry, grapes, pineapple, & water chestnuts, sprinkled with sliced Fisher almonds just before serving. Delish!

  108. Steph Peterson says

    July 9, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    This time of the year I am absolutely head over heels for anything from the garden!! Everything including zucchini, squash, sweet potatoes, cucumber, peppers, corn, tomatoes, the options are endless! It truly is the best time of the year, and all the veggies are just so versatile to prepare! Although I love myself a good raw salad, I think my favorite way to prepare them in the summer is on the grill; you get to be outside, it’s easy, and it’s DELICIOUS! Oh and you CAN’T forget about the fresh fruit from the farmers market this time of year! I mean berries and peaches TO DIE FOR!! I love summer cooking!!

    • Steph Peterson says

      July 9, 2016 at 12:09 pm

      Fisher’s walnuts make for my favorite basil, spinach pesto to toss the grilled straight from the garden veggies. Also great for a summer pasta salad with pesto, diced veggies, beans, and pasta. The almonds are a great addition to my favorite banana bread granola to top the farmers market fruit and greek yogurt, or to just eat with the sliced fruit and topped with milk. YUM!

  109. Holly Drainer says

    July 9, 2016 at 6:39 pm

    I put slivered almonds on top of my fruit and yogurt every morning. Love the crunch!

  110. Dana says

    July 9, 2016 at 7:23 pm

    I make chicken salad sandwiches with Fisher slivered almonds. It is a cool, refreshing meal in the hot summer!

  111. Debbie S. says

    July 11, 2016 at 9:35 am

    Broccoli salad!!

  112. Marla Meridith says

    July 11, 2016 at 9:57 am

    This salad looks amazing Kristin!!

  113. Maria says

    July 15, 2016 at 5:42 am

    I love putting nuts into my homemade ice cream.

  114. Jen Wolery says

    July 15, 2016 at 12:42 pm

    Spinach salad with red onions, strawberries, and candied walnuts…. perfect summer supper salad

  115. Ellen Keenan says

    July 16, 2016 at 8:37 am

    In the summer, I put nuts on salads all the time, along with fresh fruit. In the cooler months, I use nuts on sauteed veggies.

  116. Suzanne Wasson says

    July 17, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    Summertime is salad time and nuts are the perfect addition! Love a fresh spinach and strawberry salad with almonds.

  117. Jack says

    February 8, 2021 at 2:36 am

    I love salads with fruit – great way to eat healthy and get big flavor. Fantastic recipe!

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These two small business owners had a successful launch day for their new clothing and accessory brand, @impatient.us I’m so proud of my daughter @kellykdoyle & daughter from another mother, @kyleemdunn for making the time and financial commitment to launch their dream brand! They’ve done it all so independently and have navigated starting a small business way better than I could have at 17! Thanks to everyone who sent words of encouragement and showered them with support. It’s means so much! 

Follow their journey at @impatient.us and shop the link in their profile!

#smallbusinesslaunch #clothingbrands #teenentrepreneur #launchday #launchparty #teenbusiness #shopsmallbusinesses #proudmoment
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I was a “houseplant lady” before the pandemic, but I think since the pandemic I get to add the word “crazy” to that title. So. Many. Plants. I’m not mad about it!

This weekend @kctinygreenhouse I picked up this beautiful Monstera Peru as well as a bag of Jeff’s Jungle Mix. You know when a new to you potting mix has you super excited, you’ve crossed the line into la la land 😂 Swipe to see how pretty it is!

What pandemic hobby did you pick up?

#plantmomlife #crazyplantpeople #houseplantlove #monsteraperu #pottingmix #plantobsession #plantcollectors #plantsmakepeoplehappy
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Yesterday we spent a few hours down in the West Bottoms visiting the grand opening of @kctinygreenhouse newest location . KC Plant fam, head there. Just trust me! Plants loved and cared for with the best good vibes, all ready to join your crazy plant person home. You’ll find goodies from local KC artisans as well, like @pigeoncandles 

Come for the plants, leave with a heart full of happy!

#westbottoms #tinygreenhouse #plantfamily #pandemicprojects #shoplocalkc #happyplants #plantvibes #summerofyes
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Last night in the suite @kcroyals ...I almost cried. Man it feels so good to be doing normal things. I’ll never take this for granted! Making this the summer of yes...I’m going to say yes to as many events/outings/opportunities as possible! Who’s in? #summerofyes
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Ella is 15 today! Those of you who have been with Dine & Dish since the very beginning have been a part of Ella’s life since the start too! 15 years sure does go by in a flash, both with businesses and babies.
Happy birthday @ella.r.doyle 💕💕💕 We love you!
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I want to live in the big city, yet also want to live in the country. I want to live by the beach, yet also want to live in the mountains. I either need multiple lives or multiple homes! 

#farmlifeisthebestlife #chickensofig #barnlife #iwantitall #hensofinstagram #citygirlcountrygirl
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I’m officially one step closer to reaching peak plant lady status! 🪴

I’m welcoming these plant cuttings from the Hello Kathy Plant Etsy Shop to my already booming collection. When I saw people rave about her “Mystery Box” of plant cuttings I knew I had to buy one. 2 things I love...mystery boxes and plants!

Now I need to figure out how to keep them alive. Any advice? 😃 🪴

#plantladyisthenewcatlady #plantladylife #plantcuttings #newplants #etsyshopping #shopsmallbusinesses #plantloversofinstagram
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Hi, friend! I Thought I’d just say “hey” and check in and add some pretty flowers to your feed.

We’re over here dragging ourselves across the school finish line...so close to done physically, but over done, mentally. Can you relate?

My coaching business is going great, I’m working with some truly incredible, inspiring women right now which makes me so happy! I’ll be launching 2 new group coaching  classes (for women and entrepreneurs) in a few weeks so be sure to follow @rockyourhappy if you are interested in being updated on those!

Jacob comes home from college this week and my parents are coming to visit for a couple of weeks as well. And it’s almost my favorite time of the year, summer!! 

How are things going with you? What’s going good and making you happy? Or what do you need a hand or listening ear with? Touch base! I’ve missed you!

#pinkflowers🌸 #happyday💕 #touchingbase #spreadhappiness #thursdaytherapy #lifecoachforwomen #springflowersmakemehappy
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Book Lovers Giveaway (read to the end)!!! ⬇️ ⬇️ 

Supporting my local independent bookstore @rainydaybooks looks a lot different than it used to these days. Temporarily gone are the days of lingering in store, browsing the shelves, walking out with an armful of books I didn’t expect to buy. The pandemic has made independent bookstores pivot in ways they’ve never had to before, but I’m so happy to say they are CRUSHING IT! And as we virtually celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, I wanted to share a way you too can help keep Independent bookstores afloat now (and in the future).

You know I’m a huge fan of @librofm , the absolute best audiobook alternative that gives money back to the independent bookstore of your choice with your audiobook purchases. Well, to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, they are giving YOU a free audiobook! Here’s what you need to do…

Spend $15 or more at your bookstore between April 24th and 26th. Submit your receipt at libro.fm/ibd and Libro.fm will email you a link to your free audiobook by April 28th! Easy peasy, right?

Wait! There’s more! 🌟 I’d love to give one Dine & Dish follower the chance to win a 3 month @Librofm audiobook membership. To enter, simply tag your favorite independent bookstore here and tell me what you love the most about it! That’s it! Winner will be chosen at random on April 27th. Yay, books!

#indiebookstoreday #indiebookstore #bookstoreshoutout 
#booksbooksandmorebooks #bookgiveaway #audiobook #librofm #independentbookstore @indiebookstoreday
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Can’t believe we’re doing the college tour thing already with my second baby! 

So question for any of you who sent your kids to out of state schools or went to out of state schools...how did you do it? She wants to get the heck out of Kansas (I’d like to go with her!). We have money saved, she’ll most likely get a scholarship or two, she’s paying and has money saved as well...but even with that out of state tuition is a beast of an amount. So, did you just assume that student loans were going to be part of that life? And is that worth it to give your kids a shot at a new life outside of your home state? I wish I would have left Kansas for university, and have been here since I was born 😩. I want different for her if that’s what she wants but also just don’t have any experience with how people do out of state college! Any tips?

#collegetour #bestlifenow #outofstate #studentloans #junioryear #kansasstate #adviceneeded
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J is for...jam!
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My friend @wakschmale makes the best strawberry jam...and I completely forgot about a jar she gave me last year until this morning. Which then inspired me to make my favorite buttermilk biscuits. So so good. Are you a jam, honey, just butter or plain biscuit fan? I love biscuits allll the ways, except with gravy. I have super bad memories of biscuits and gravy growing up. 🤢
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I’m still slowly making my way through the alphabet for @kimklassen_innercircle a-z photo challenge. I’m bound and determined to finish. It may just take me a little longer than I originally anticipated 🤗.
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#homemadejam #eatcaptureshare #biscuitsandjam #homemadebiscuits #sundaybaking #easylikesundaymorning #foodphotograph #foodpics #slowsunday #breakfastathome #kimklassen_innercircle
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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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#pastarecipe #chickpeapasta #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes #vegetarianrecipe #eatcaptureshare #slowblogging  #totallifechanges
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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@kimklassen_innercircle #kimklassen_innercircle #chocolatechipcookie #cookiestagram #foodphotography #feedfeedbaking #plateofcookies #cookiephotography #eatcaptureshare #recipeoftheweek
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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#palmtrees🌴 #palmtreesfordays #blueskiesandsunshine #wintersun #texasskies #kimklassen_innercircle @kimklassen_innercircle #silverlining
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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#eatcake #eatcaptureshare #eatcakebehappy #lemoncake #cakecakecakecake #foodiegram #yahoofood #dessertsofinstagram #sweettooth #kimklassen_innercircle #fisforfood
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