After coming home from a fun trip of Disneyland and Universal Studios I found my kitchen sink plugged up. I tried clearing it with hot water, baking soda and Drano but nothing helped. Today morning my handyman husband tried plunging and snaking but that also did not work. We could not figure out what could have caused it? Just in one day, I got tired of running to the laundry room for washing dishes and other water needs. My daughter looked at our plight and suggested to cook easy simple meals until the plumber fixes the problem. She even offered to make a salad for the evening.
Did I hear that right?
Yes, I did. She said she was going to make a salad. How lovely!
My daughter watches shows like Cake Boss and Sweet Creations but does not like to cook when I am around. I have heard the magic of Disney works and it did work for my daughter. This trip was planned within a week with another friend’s family. I thought it won’t be crowded during this time but it was ridiculously crowded at both places.
Who says Disney is just for Kids?
The charm and appeal of Disney can amaze from kids to grandparents. We would arrive in the park early and left late to get the most of our visit and that too with speed passes. I am scared of heights and fast rides so I missed the most popular Space Mountain and California Screaming which the kids took it two times and were beaming with excitement.
At Universal Studios also, we picked up the front of line tickets which are expensive but did provide us with VIP entry to see everything in a short span of time. It was an awesome experience watching the special effects and water world shows. The stunts were excellent and it felt like the movie came alive on stage. The tram tour took us to several attractions of Universal Studios. I liked everything about it.
So now here goes my daughter’s recipe for the salad. There would be millions of ways to make a salad but this is made by my daughter, so it is special to me. She did not want me to post it. But I loved every bit and was so proud of it.
GREEN SALAD WITH GRAPES
Ingredients:
1 box (150 gm) of Italian salad mix
1 cup red seedless grapes
Honey Mustard dressing
1 tbsp mayo
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Dijon
1 tbsp honey
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method:
Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Put salad leaves and grapes in glass bowl. Pour the dressing over it.
Toss gently. Serve immediately as a side to any meat or vegetable dish. We had it with salmon.
The sharp taste of Dijon gave a great little kick to the salad dressing.
I am quite pleased with two bloggers who gave me Liebster blog award.
Am I really dearest to them?
Just joking, I thank both of you from the bottom of my heart.
First one was given to me by Choc chip Uru who has an obsession for sweet things. I am amazed at her baking skills at this young age. Her posts are really addictive as much as her dessert recipes.
Second Liebster award was given to me by The Dutch Door Kitchen. She is a passionate food blogger with heart healthy recipes and indulging desserts. Just check on their blog for something of your interest.
I am sharing this award with two of my blogger friends whose blogs are becoming dearest to me. I hope you will enjoy visiting their blogs ,too.
Christine's Pantry
Glad you had fun on your trip. Sorry to hear about the sink. Congrats on your award. Salad looks good.
Ann
Ugh, I’m sorry to hear about the sink….that can be a pain! It looks like you had a GREAT time in Disneyland. I love that park! YAY to your daughter for making the salad, you have a food blogger in the making – it look delicious! Congratulations on the award – it’s well deserved!
easyfoodsmith
Disney is definitely fun and it does not matter which age group one belongs to. Congrats on the well deserved award. The salad looks delish and it must be great to have your daughter fix it for you!
KatherineMartinelli
So cute!! This salad is a great outcome to a clogged sink
And looks like you guys had great fun!
Balvinder Ubi
Without a doubt!
Tina
It is pretty nice that your daughter volunteered to make a salad. Also, she thinks like me-fruit is a great element to put with some greens! Congrats on the award, very deserving.
Choc Chip Uru
Besides the sink trauma, I am so glad to hear (and see) what a wonderful time you had in Disneyland and congrats on the award
And awesome salad – loving those grapes (totally unique!)
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Balvinder Ubi
The award was given by you.
And yes ,the grapes tastes great in the greens.
Nava.K
I have never been to Disney but sure from your pics its look fabulous. My best friend lives in Florida and I am suppose to hit Disney and all around soon. Adorable pic of your son and yourself.
I try going salad for most night and love this green with grapes salad. Superb and thanks for the idea of making a different variance of salad. Seems like your daughter has that cooking skill of yours.
Btw, congrats on the blog award and hope more will come your way.
Balvinder Ubi
I don’t know about her skills yet because she hardly does anything.
Kiri W.
Awww, that is very adorable of your daughter!
And it looks lovely, too!
Soni
Looks like you had a great trip!Nice pics and a lovey salad recipe!Kudos to your daughter for helping out when you needed help and congratulations on the award!
Lizzy
So sorry about the clogged sink…ugh! And how wonderful of your daughter to help out in the kitchen with this wonderful salad…I’d be shocked to hear my kids offer to cook! Your trip looked like a lot of fun…and congrats on both your awards!!!
Balvinder Ubi
If I ask my daughter to do something she will not listen. That’s why I was surprised when she offered to help as if I was the only one who is going to eat.
Sarah @ Homestyle Cooking Around The World
I loved Disney World when I went years ago- looks like your family had a great time. The salad recipe also looks wonderful! Thanks so much for passing on the award to me and congratulations on your receiving it, also.
Balvinder Ubi
Yeah, we had wonderful time.
Tina (PinayInTexas)
Congrats on the Liebster Award and thanks so much for passing it on to me! I really appreciate it.
This refreshing salad shows how good the magic of Disney worked for your daughter. Truly awesome! Sorry about the sink though.
Julie
The sink does block all our kitchen activities but nice to hear that you had great time in Disney world!!
Salad looks perfect for a clogged day with all greens,Lovely!!
Erivum Puliyum
Balvinder Ubi
Yes it does stop all activities. And the position is still the same.
Adele - The Dutch Door Kitchen
Hi Balvinder, We took a trip to Disney the last week of November, (when it’s supposed to be least crowded), and I thought it was plenty crowded! I LOVED the food there and all the great restaurants. So glad your family had a great vacation there! And the salad looks awesome – your daughter did a great job!
Balvinder Ubi
Even I liked the food very much. the best thing is that I go t Gf Pizza to eat.
Cucina49
So glad you had a good trip–and sorry to hear about the sink. I had that happen right before the holidays back in December and it’s the worst. What a lovely, light dinner salad!
Ruth REYNOSO-SANCE
The sink issue really sucks! Hope you get it fixed soon. The salad looks great, I love the addition of the grapes, I’m sure it tastes amazing!
Balvinder Ubi
I hope so. The plumber is coming today.
Vicki Bensinger
Sorry to hear about your sink. I hope it gets fixed soon. How nice of your daughter to pitch in and help with the meal. Most of all though it looks like you had a great time at Disneyland. When we would take our kids I’m not really sure who had a better time, they or my husband and I.
Marina
Thank you Balvinder for another Liebster award. No, Disney is not for kids, you didn’t know that?! Lol.. I hope everything is fixed by now.
BeetleBuggy
Congrats on the blog award, Balvinder! What lovely pictures you’ve shared from your time at Disney and Universal, there’s no age limit to having fun
Sorry to hear about the sink though. That must’ve been frustrating to come home to. But, I’m glad your daughter whipped up this amazing salad and she sure does have a flair for throwing things together…signs of a great cook, even if she has no real interest in it now 
Asmita
Hi Balvinder,
Going to Disney world is always fun. We recently took my little one to Universal and we all loved it. You get to be a kid all over again.
The salad looks delicious! Salmon and salad, how healthy is that?
Torviewtoronto
salad looks wonderful lovely pictures looks like fun