It is the middle of July and the summer squash season is in full swing, so I thought that you might be interested by my no-brainer "Raw Zucchini (Courgette) Salad" which is healthy, toothsome, easy as pie and can be prepared in a matter of minutes. Perfect when you are on the run or just too lazy to cook like a five-star chef!
Today, I wish to pay a tribute to the late Barbara Harris of Winos and Foodies by participating in the event Monthly Mingle - A Taste Of Yellow* and submitting my vegetarian recipe. This dishe's wonderful simplicity, natural
generosity and straighforwardness reminds me of this lovely lady whose unexpected passing away totally shocked and devastated me.
Barbara hosted A taste Of Yellow (supporting LiveSTRONG Day - see my participations here and here) and she was one of the first people I got in contact with when I started blogging, back in 2005. We visited each other's blogs and exchanged a few sporadic thoughts via e-mail, Twitter and Facebook.
Unfortunately, I didn't get to know her very well, but I will always remember her limitless kindness and radiant personality. Despite her life-threatening illness, she striked me as being somebody who was extremely courageous, full of energy and had a communicative joie de vivre. A great soul!
Unfortunately, I didn't get to know her very well, but I will always remember her limitless kindness and radiant personality. Despite her life-threatening illness, she striked me as being somebody who was extremely courageous, full of energy and had a communicative joie de vivre. A great soul!
- Lavender On My Balcony -
Sadly, after having bravely battled cancer for more than 8 years, Barbara died on the 30th of June 2012. A big loss for her friends, family and the foodblogging world. She is already sorely missed and will never be forgotten. The end of an era, however her legacy will live on...
Rest in peace, dear!
*If you would like to enter A Taste of Yellow Monthly Mingle please head on over to Jeanne’s blog, Cook Sister! for further details on how you can submit your entry. The roundup will go up on August 11th, 2012.
72 comments:
What a beautiful tribute for a fellow foodie. ♥
I hope your case of the blues doesn't last too much longer...I often find myself stuck in the same kind of mood. Fresh air and sweets always seem to help, at least temporarily. :)
Wonderful Rosa! I so love Courgette in green and in yellow. Your recipe looks great. Have to try it immediately! A very nice, sunny weekend my dear, Sandy
Beautiful salad. I have yet try raw zucchini, but very tempting to.
Beautiful tribute Rosa <3 also brilliant way to add your recipes on the photos.
Lovely tribute Rosa.
Beautiful tribute. Barbara was one of my first fellows blogger
The recipe sounds delicious as well the pics
Non seulement les photos sont magnifiques, mais la salade est hyper tentante!
Tu sais que je suis dans le cru en ce moment :) Alors tes photos (sublimes) et ta recette me parlent :) Bisous**
Looks delicious Rosa! So fresh and light for this summer heat. Gorgeous photos as always.
Rosa, I love your pics! I never had a raw zucchini, but I need to try this, looks gorgeous!
kisses, Maja
Cheer up Rosa! I actually feel the same way when I read the first paragraph. In my case, I've been so busy with the kids and everything else and I'm overwhelmed and tired... and I need a vacation really bad! In 2 weeks... Well, unless you mention, it's hard to tell you are uninspired because look how gorgeous post you made! Beautiful photography and delicious dish!! ;-) Have a great weekend, Rosa!
Tes photos sont magnifiques et cette salade de courgettes est trés photogénique ! Bisous
I'm really sorry to read about Barbara. I know she'd love your zucchini recipe. May she rest in peace.
A wonderful tribute, Rosa.
The salad looks simple yet so tasty and you amazes me, as always, by your incredible photos.
beautiful post! and a beautiful salad...which reminds me that i have a zucchini in the fridge just begging to be used up :)
Oh ! j'en entends parle de ci de là....et j'ai aussi testé sur la salade de quinoa...'ai trouvé cela très fin...
donc, cuisinées ainsi elle ne pourra que me plaire !
Merci Rosa, bon weekend, bises.
So sorry about the loss of such a great talented friend. It's quite normal for a grieving friend to feel depressed, it's normal reaction to loss! Your post really touched my heart, since I lost my dad who had lung cancer and which spread to the heart. Keep in touch! Gros bisous Rosa,
Cheers
Mamat
I love raw zucchini when it's at
its peak.Hang in there--
vacation is just around
the corner.
J'adore la salade de zucchinis crus. J'en ai mangé deux fois cette semaine. Bon week-end!
I'm sure you'll pick yourself up again in no time. :)
I didn't know of her, but I'm so sorry to hear about Barbara's death. I loved your tribute and photo of the beautiful lavendar.
Stunning photography and delicious sandwich. Awesome post as usual :)
I was really shocked too Rosa. Makes you want evaluate things doesn't it. I love the simplicity of your zucchini dish, it's perfect. RIP Barbara x
Beautiful tribute!
I love this salad
What a wonderful tribute for a wonderful lady. May she rest in peace. Love the zucchini salad which is perfect for a summer salad.
What a lovely tribute.
A very lovely tribute..
I lost a friend that I met through the net..I have flowers in my garden he gave me..I think of him often but never as often as when I am in the garden~
I really like the way you have presented the recipes:)
Wicked lovely! I never knew Barbara but she sounds inspiring. I love the new recipe style. I made a shaved summer squash salad and was almost baffled that it was good! So self-defeating but really the simple things are great.
A beautiful tribute! This salad is beautiful in its simplicity. I love your lavender shot!
Very simple & healthy! I love raw zucchini.
The lavender shot is so pretty!
Lovely salad! Great for warm and sunny weather. :)
immer wieder traurig, wenn Menschen wegsterben. Liebe Grüsse, hoffentlich geht esMaruschka wieder besser.
Hi Rosa,
Your salad is so delicious looking, love the hassle free recipe.
I didn't know Barbara but from the tributes I've seen, she seemed like a beautiful human being.
I hope the time left until you go on holiday goes fast so you can get that RR you deserve:)
Wow!! You have turned a simple zucchini salad into a work of art!
Very touching tribute - so nice of you. Lovely, like your photos. I like the composition, angle of the first one in particular. And a nice, simple recipe - the sort of food I'm craving at the moment. Thank you.
I've been suffering from a bit of malaise recently too, I know how you feel!
Your salad looks so simple, think I'm going to make it for work next week!
Estupenda y sencilla ensalada ,tus fotos me impresionan ,saludos,abrazos hugs,hugs.
A very touching tribute, Rosa. I just discovered that my friend passed away after battling breast cancer for 3 years. She was only 27.
Life is too short.
www.simplesites.net also used zucchinis this week!! i can wait until summer again to start all those lovely zucchini recipes. Yes they are so delicious and so good for you. hope your 'blues' go away soon!!
Such a beautiful tribute to Barbara Rosa and this salad perfectly captures summer! xo
What a gorgeous salad Rosa, and a beautiful tribute to Barbara. I'm sure she would love it.
What a beautiful salad!
Nice tribute to Barbara, Rosa.
The salad is perfect for summer...fresh, crisp and perfectly dressed.
What a lovely salad and stunning pictures!
This is such a beautiful tribute for your foodie friend.
I hope your case of the blues doesn't last long. I know what you are feeling though. When you have spread yourself so thin trying to cover everything, do a million jobs and then you just don't have enough energy to do anything. I hope it doesn't last and you get some me time soon
Your tribute to Barbara is beautifully captured, Rosa. It's most inspiring when you dedicate something to a person. The zucchini salad is lovely too - so simple yet so elegant!
Superbe recette, superbes photos ! Bravo !
Nice post Rosa...
I yet have to try raw zucchini...the salad sure looks beautiful and very tasty.
Have a wonderful week ahead :)
Isn't it amazing how we all are coming together to show the tribute!
Lovely salad and tribute to Barbara! I have plenty of zucchini to give this salad a try tomorrow too..
J'adore cette idée, magnifique, vraiment Rosa!
Oh how beyond-words wonderful!!
What a beautiful tribute to Barbara, Rosa :) I hope you are feeling better soon?
Another lovely recipe, Rosa. I hope your blues don't last too long. Your tribute to Barbara is clearly heartfelt. How sad to hear she's gone.
Je prépare souvent les courgettes crues en salade, c'est délicieux. J'aime beaucoup mélanger les courgettes vertes et jaunes !! Bonne semaine, bises
Stunning photos and a delicious summer meal, Rosa! A beautiful tribute.
nice tribute, rosa! the salad is delightfully fresh and lovely!
The ribbons of zucchini are beautiful. The photos are amazing!
Look really beautifrul Rosa and love your pictures love the levander picture too!!
I think it's the great Summer Blogging Slump - there is so much else that you want to be doing and suddenly sitting alone at a computer doesn't seem as much fun ;) Thank you for joining the Mingle this month and thank you for such a beautiful entry - I love raw courgette salads :)
A lovely salad and thank you for being a part of the Monthly Mingle this month Rosa. It's a special one. You capture the beauty so well in your images!
Superb pics...Sorry for ur friend..Nice tribute
lovely photo of lavender! Just love them. Sorry to hear about dear blogger friend.
A beautiful dish to remember a beautiful person. You're truly one of a kind Rosa!
What a lovely salad. I love summer squash ribbons. Also a lovely tribute to dear Barbara.
Enjoyed the photographs a lot! :)
Really touching, that made me think that we never know what will be tomorrow and we should be grateful for today.
Great tribute Rosa. I hope your slump ends soon. I have also felt lazy lately with the kiddos out for school. Nicer to be outside than to be on the comp, lol. take care
Beautiful.
Absolutely divine!! Simple but full of flavour and the presentation, as always, amazing. A great tribute to the humble zucchini!
Cheers,
Lia.
A delicious tribute, Rosa.
Elle aurait aime cette simplicite ton amie, certainement.
J'aime beaucoup ces photos avec la recette incluse, tres pro.
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