‘Basil Dressing’

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salad1

Hi there darling readers!

Today I have been testing my new camera and here are the first pictures out! At the moment I don’t have a macro lens, so I’m shooting with canons EF 24-105 mm f/4L but I’m carving for the 50mm /1.2 F or 85mm/1.2 F that will be perfect for lifestyle photos! However, the camera works like a dream and has a certain extraordinary feeling to it. It is much heavier than my older one, but this also means it is more stable to work with … and I guess I’ll be getting a free bicep workout at the same time! I have a lot to learn with this canon 5D mark iii, but I feel this is going to be a great journey!

Home Made basil Dressing with Vegetables

Today I went to this antique/second-hand store with my mother and I bought these darling crystal glasses. I love the rough texture on them and they will merge beautifully with my other kitchen wear. I will be using these for both drinks and food especially for cold soups and smoothies during the summer.

Today’s salad builds from grated yellow turnips and carrots with a delicious fresh basil dressing on it. It has a fresh clean flavour to it that works well for any salad! To make the dressing you need to grind some salt, black pepper and lots of basil in a mortal and pestle and mix it with some greek yogurt and a teaspoon of good quality pesto. I guess you could do this in a blender as well, but I love to use the mortal and pestle when ever I can. This salty and fresh dressing works well with the crunchy raw vegetables! Yum!

Dressing ingredients

  • Large handful Basil
  • 1 teaspoon pesto
  • salt/black pepper
  • 2-3 tablespoons Greek yogurt

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14 Comment on “‘Basil Dressing’”

  1. justinaluther March 10, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    That sounds fantastic, and the pictures are great.

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    1. xoamys March 10, 2015 at 4:10 pm

      Thank you so much! The dressing is quick and easy to make and delicious on almost any salad <3

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      1. justinaluther March 10, 2015 at 4:14 pm

        You’re welcome. I really think I need to try it. (-: Keep up the amazing blogging and if you get bored check out my blog. I write short stories and character interviews readers can interact with.

  2. Julie is HostessAtHeart March 10, 2015 at 5:09 pm

    Congratulations on your new camera! That is very exciting. I think your photos are very good, and understand wanting the new lens thing :). This dressing looks delicious too!

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    1. xoamys March 10, 2015 at 8:13 pm

      Thank you! I still have so much to learn but your words are lovely and encouraging 🙂 always nice to hear 🌸🌱📷

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  3. Sweet Tea Sweetie March 10, 2015 at 6:06 pm

    I LOVE Pesto Basil dressing. Thank you so much for sharing. This looks amazing!
    Kari
    http://www.sweetteasweetie.com

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    1. xoamys March 10, 2015 at 8:10 pm

      💕great to hear!! Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Bonnie! March 11, 2015 at 1:17 am

    Lovely pictures! You are awesome!

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  5. Lety C March 11, 2015 at 2:24 am

    Delicious! And so beautiful images!

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  6. naomilovesyou March 11, 2015 at 9:26 am

    I can’t stop staring at these photos. They’re so beautiful! And it looks incredibly good as well. Thanks for sharing!

    xo. naomi @ Naomi in Wonderland

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    1. xoamys March 11, 2015 at 10:47 am

      Thank you darling! <3 xxx

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  7. Erica March 11, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    Looks delicious!! I feel like these pictures look like something you would see straight out of Real Simple. Well done!

    Erica
    http://www.pumpsandpushups.com

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    1. xoamys March 17, 2015 at 12:06 pm

      thank you so much 🙂 xx

      Reply

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