Ella Does Squamish

INGREDIENTS

1 quart strawberries (you could also substitute blueberries or raspberries)
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 cups plain Greek-style yogurt
1 cup organic sour cream

1. Mash berries and combine with maple syrup. Fold in the yogurt and sour cream.

2. Place mixture in a shallow pan and put in freezer. Stir every half-hour for 2 hours, then serve.

Serves 6 to 8.

from http://www.care2.com/greenliving/3403.html?print=1

This looks very yummy ….

INGREDIENTS

3 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion (Vidalia are nice)

Salad 1

1. Put the cucumbers and onion in a bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Allow to stand 1 hour, then drain off liquid.

2. In a saucepan, place:

1/3 cup organic sugar
1/4 cup organic apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed

3. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar is dissolved. Pour this dressing over the drained cucumbers and onions, cover, and chill in fridge several hours, oor overnight. This salad will keep for several days.

Salad 2

1. In a bowl, mix:

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon seasalt
1 tablespoon organic sugar

2. Add to cucumbers and onions and toss to mix.

Salad 3

1. Place cucumbers and onions in a bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Allow to stand for 1 hour, then drain off liquid.

Add to the cucumbers and onions:

3/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint or dill weed

Each version serves 4.