ON FOOD ~ Holiday Spinach Salad...

A friend of ours had a pumpkin carving party and Molly felt obligated to bring something. Knowing that Molly doesn't know how to cook, said friend kindly offered the task of a salad. Molly sought out the help of another friend - Kate from Maine - who always whips up a yummy salad. Here is what Kate from Maine came up with and it was a tremendous hit all around. We are posting it now as a suggestion for livening up your Turkey Day...

1. 1 package Baby Spinach leaves

2. 1 package Ocean Spray Craisons

3. 2 chopped Apples (orchard picked/local farm source preferred)

4. 1 container Gorgonzola Cheese (6-8 ozs.)

5. 1 package Pecans (1/2 lb.) - TOASTED

Top the salad off with this Maple Vinagrette Dressing recipe from Rachel Ray, which we double in order to have the option of excessive sweetness:

• Pour 1 & 1/2 Tbsp. Cider Vinegar in a small bowl
• In a slow stream whisk in 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Slowly whisk in 1/4 Cup WARMED Maple Syrup (fresh local source preferred)
• Season with salt & ground pepper to taste