Meatless Monday: Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Today is Meatless Monday! What is Meatless Monday? "Meatless Monday is an international campaign that encourages people to not eat meat on Mondays to improve their health and the health of the planet."

Here's a delightful Meatless Monday recipe for you to try:
 
Strawberries are in season! This is a delicious way to enjoy them.

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh spinach
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Combine the spinach, strawberries, and almonds in a large bowl.
2. Stir the balsamic vinegar and honey together in a bowl; slowly stream the olive oil into the mixture while whisking continuously. Season with salt and pepper.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.

Recipe and photo by Chrisetta Mosley

Health 104: Weight and Your Health -- Spring 2014

That's it and that's all. After yesterday's Health 104: Weight and Your Health lecture...For the 2013-14 school year I OFFICIALLY helped about 400 Clark College students, step OUTSIDE of the prepared food Box!

I'd like to thank the professors (Veronica, Kristen, Erin) who invited me to their classrooms, the Health and Physical Education department, and all the students for embracing my ideas -- you all inspire me.

I have the coolest "job" ever! I'm already looking forward to the 2014-15 school year!

A hop, skip, and a jump

I love the Pacific Northwest in all it's splendour. On Saturday, my girlfriend,  took me on a day trip to The Gorge. The drive itself is beautiful! We settled at a spot called, Rowena Crest with picnic goods we picked up at New Seasons Market. The weather was perfect, the sights were spectacular, and I was in good company. 

Then on Sunday after church, another girlfriend and I ate our lunch at Peninsula Park in the Rose Garden. There's so many wonderful spots to explore and enjoy here in the Pacific NW.  So lucky to have all this beauty just a hop, skip, and a jump away!