I once thought that sweet and salty or sweet and sour foods were odd combinations, but my tastes have changed and now I'm convinced that they're the best!
It reminded me that my characters need a little twist of something different to make them unique, fresh, and that my plots could use the same treatment. Just something for you writers to think about.
Here's a stab at the recipe -- season to taste.
Watermelon Salad
recipe serves 2
2 cups Ripe Watermelon - 1/2 inch cubes of seedless melon
1/2 red onion - thinly sliced and quartered
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Olive oil ---- a splash or two
Spearmint - fresh is best, if dried - add to dressing
Arugula
Prepare the dressing - vinegar, sugar, oil and dried mint. Cut up fruit. Toss everything together and chill. Toss before serving in a cereal bowl with undressed arugula on a side plate.
This is very low calorie and good for you.
While I'm munching, think I'll make notes on my heroine - who could use a bit of vinegar.
4 comments:
Love the blog!!! You had me at the apple pie picture!
I like how you combine the craft of writing and food. IMO, it goes hand in hand!
~Talina
Deni
The salad sounds great! Really enjoyed your blog and like Talina, I like how you've combined food with writing.
Very clever. Although I'm a frustrated cook so I don't incorporate it much into my writing, but I write about teens, so it all works out. Pizza anybody?
I can't picture myself eating that salad, but it was an interesting post, and I like the way you use food for character metaphor.
Thanks for the comments, Ladies! More to come --
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