Wild Berry Salad and Giveaway

I have happy news to share...remember the beautiful 'Gathering Of Friends' Cookbooks that I absolutely LOVE and have told you about before? Volume 1 here, and Volume 2 here. Well, I am excited to tell you about the brand new Volume 3 that is available now!

I love that The Gathering of Friends cookbooks were "created to introduce food as a love language, enhancing traditions, fortifying relationships and celebrating life."

Once again, this newest volume was obviously made with lots of love. It is full of gorgeous pictures, enticing recipes and lots of inspiring ideas to create beautiful gatherings for those you love. I would highly recommend this book for yourself and anyone else who enjoys creating beautiful meals for their family. This cookbook would make a perfect wedding gift, birthday gift, or Mother's Day present.

Right now on the Gathering of Friends website there is a special running-- Buy 3, get 1 free--it is the perfect opportunity to partner up with a friend or sister, you can both get one for yourself, one for a gift and save a little money while you are at it:) This is a cookbook that you will treasure!

Would you like to win a copy?

We are going to offer a month of 'Gathering of Friends' Cookbook GIVEAWAYS! I am going to share a recipe and offer a giveaway every Monday and announce the winners every Saturday! To enter go the website here check out volume 3 and tell me what gathering you would like to create. For a second entry become a follower of The Sisters Cafe. Good luck!
**This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thank you for all your comments! The winner will be announced on Saturday, April 9th.**

I made this salad last weekend and it was FANTASTIC! I did not have any *pomegranate vinegar, so I used 1/4 cup pomegranate juice and 1/2 cup white wine vinegar instead with great results! This salad was unique and very pretty. We loved it!


Wild Berry Salad
Submitted by Melanie ~  The Sisters Cafe
Recipe from The Gathering Of Friends Volume 3

•3 heads, hearts of romaine lettuce
•12 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
•1 c. pomegranates
•1-1/2 c. black berries, rinsed
•3/4 c. pistachios

Clean and tear hearts of romaine lettuce into bite size pieces and place in serving bowl. Add berries, pomegranates, pistachios and feta cheese. Finish with Pomegranate Salad Dressing, toss and serve.


Pomegranate Salad Dressing
•1-1/2 c. oil
•3/4 c. pomegranate vinegar (*see note above)
•1-1/4 c. sugar
•1/2 c. water
•1/2 tsp. coarse black pepper
•1/2 tsp. kosher salt
•2 tbsp. dried chives
•2 tsp. Dijon mustard

Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix well. Chill. Pour over salad just before serving.