I’m just going to throw this out there knowing that all of you are probably nodding your head in agreement. What the heck is up with time, lately? I have so much I want to share with you and so much I want to do, but have had the most difficult time pausing life to sit down at the computer and get things written for you all. On my very short list…
- I want to tell you all about the BlogHer Food conference! I am so glad I went and I came home with so many good nuggets of information, plus the scoop on what it was like to meet some of my favorite food blogger friends in person. If you didn’t get the chance to attend, but want to learn everything the rest of us did, head over to their Live Blog recap. The live bloggers did an amazing job capturing all of the good stuff!
- Adopt-a-Blogger… I know… I’ve been getting your emails. You are chomping at the bit for Adopt-a-Blogger 4. I promise, it will happen very, very soon! I’m anxious to get you all paired up for another successful round of mentoring and fun!
- Culinary Snapshot. Oh poor, neglected, Culinary Snapshot. After the blog hack, I had to order a new version of Photoshop for my Mac (long story… they were related in a very abstract kind of way). Once that arrives, which I hope is very, very soon, I’ll get the PB&J Through My Lens post up as well as some of the newest submissions.
- Giveaways – People… I have giveaways for you coming out my ears! I’m so excited to share some of my new favorite things with you over the next couple of months. Just be patient as I find my groove and get back into the swing of posting regularly again.
- I’ve had the pleasure of working with SC Johnson again on their new website and blog. Make sure to head over there and visit for some great tips from myself and other moms all about Family Economics.
And, for your viewing pleasure, I just have to throw in this recipe for you. My friend Jennifer shared it with me and I have to say… this is the BEST salad dressing ever!
Avocado Ranch Salad Dressing
1/4 cup ripe avocado (I used 1 whole avocado)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
1/8 teaspoon dried parsley
1 pinch dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1 garlic clove
DIRECTIONS
Mash avocado in a bowl, then stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, and vinegar. Add parsley, dill, onion powder, and garlic. Stir until well blended, chill until ready to serve.
*Note I added a little extra vinegar and buttermilk to thin it out to a more pourable dressing.
* I served it as a chopped salad. Romaine, Cilantro, cherry tomatoes, boiled eggs, Parmesan cheese and bacon.
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I love avacado – that looks like a winner! I’m on a salad kick for the next few so this will come in handy.
I am loving that dressing! It was so nice to meet you and little Leah. I hope we can meet up again. I am already excited for Blogher 2010:)
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Avos are totally on sale. Must be a sign to try this.
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I love ranch and I love avocados so this looks like just the dressing I’ll enjoy.
The dressing looks wonderful, thanks for posting it. I’ll have to try it this weekend.
I will be making this salad dressing this weekend! Sounds perfect next to a grilled steak.
That looks so good!
I can’t believe I missed you at BlogHer. It was so well organized wasn’t it? This salad looks especially refreshing right now!!
Yum, avocado is so good! This recipe looks yummy!
The dressing sounds great and the give away sounds awesome!!
I love avocado, but unfortunately no one else in my family does! Wah!
Yum. Love buttermilk ranch. Love dill. Add in some avocado and that sounds like a hit to me.
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I dont care for ranch at all, however, I have never had it freshly prepared. I love avocados, and I am sure I would love this, will have to try!
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I’m allergic to avocados, but eat them anyway, because they’re just too delicious. I can’t wait to make this dressing.
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I love the idea for an Avocado Salad Dressing, but due to some aversions with Mayo, I would have to substitute Yogurt for the mayo!
.-= Crystal´s last blog ..Spaghetti and Meatballs =-.
That dressing sounds so yummy!
beef! i love it!
love avacados eat them whenever i can. great to have a new way to eat them
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I think I’ll drop the garlic if I want to make it, it’ll probably still taste great. Easiest Avocado recipe: Avocado and Honey!
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Just recently found your blog – LOVE it! Love beef too! The salad dressing looks fantastic & I will give it a try.
This dressing looks like a winner! I just made jalapeno ranch dressing-and loved it! I love avocados and have them on hand in my kitchen.
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Ooh, that dressing sounds heavenly!
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I’ve been super busy, too. So many blogs to catch up on (mine included!).
Thanks for the recipe. I have everything I need to make it and I love avocados. This sounds fantastic!!
The beef cookbook sounds like a winner, too. Throw my name in the hat.
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Avocado, mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk…be still my heart! How could you possibly resist that? I’ll be making this one very soon!
Sounds yummy and I will have to try this one. Thanks for sharing.
Great giveaway. Thanks!
I agree with the above, that salad dressing looks scrumptious!
I enjoy your blog so much. I am hoping I can participate in Adopt a Blogger #4. I was just starting to blog when #3 came out. Looking to learn lots from an experienced blogger.
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Oh I can so totally relate about time. My theory is that there is a global conspiracy to conceal the fact that the day has actually been shrinking by a about an hour every month since the the beginning the summer. And I don’t mean daylight, I meant the actual theft of actual hours. *sigh*. By December, I’m going to have to go to bed as soon as I wake up!
Oh and I love the recipe too!
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I hope you know how much I adored spending time with you and Leah. I definitely count you among one of my great friends. Meeting you in person pretty much sealed the deal on that one. And the salad looks super YUM. I love avocados!
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I’m glad you had fun at the conference. I wish I could have attended. It sounds like it was terrific. Thanks for this salad dressing recipe. Always looking for good dressings- can’t stand the jars!
.-= El´s last blog ..Dried Hydrangeas, Caramel Pears & Apple Tarts =-.
This salad dressing looks yummy! Great giveaway!
I just found your website!! All I have to say is THANK YOU so much for sharing all your wonderful ideas!! I cant wait to try that dressing – has to be amazing with ranch and avocado!
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This dressing makes me want a salad for dinner!
Time? My son is almost 8 months old. Yikes! How did that happen?! I hope life with your sweet baby is going well.
I wonder where the next BlogHer food conf will be… Seattle? (wishful thinking!)
Yay for giveaways!
I love all things avocado. My babes fav food right now is pear-cado. Taking after his mama. I’m so proud! Thanks for the avocado dressing recipe!
Can’t wait to try this- my daughter loves avocados! We love the cilantro dressing from El Pollo Loco- looks like it must be a close cousin.
My mom LOVES avocados! So much, that she has her own tree! I’m so going to make this for her! Thanks for the recipe.
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It was so good to see you again! Keep your eyes out for cute Canadian men for me
Love avocados- good to see something to do with them besides guacamole!
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wow….this sounds JUST like a dip I made today to go with french fries! mine was mayo, plain yogurt, garlic and cumin powder, and fresh cilantro. ok, so its not the smae, but I love yours!
I heart avocados and I have three sitting in my fridge, waiting for me to do something good with them! This would have been good for the salads I was making for lunch last week!
I looove avocados, as well as my entire family. I can not wait to try this dressing!!!!
I like the idea of combining avocado with a ranch dressing. I’m looking forward to trying it & I would love to win the giveaway because my hubbie enjoys tending the grill!
I am so trying that salad dressing! Sounds one that would be a hit with the entire family. I’d love to be the lucky winner of your giveaway; sounds like great stuff.
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Dressing looks good and a great give away!
I love this salad dressing and so does my husband. Thank you!
Oooh, this salad dressing looks phenomenal!! I can’t wait to try it! Thanks!!
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Even when I was little, I would eat avacado with ranch dressing – so I’m looking forward to making this combination dressing!
This dressing looks fabulous! I’m going out for avocados tomorrow!
Yum! Avocado dressing- I love avocados in any way , shape or form!
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That’s a delicious looking dressing. I will miss the Beef campaign!
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