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Does anyone know what happened to July? It was here and gone in a flash! I hope everyone is doing well, and that you've gotten to take at least a few days of vacation this summer.
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Almond- Ginger Fruit Salad
Ingredients:

* 1 yellow grapefruit, peeled and sliced into rounds
1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
1/4 cup slivered or sliced almonds, roasted

Directions:

Divide grapefruit rounds onto 4 small plates, layering slices attractively. Top each stack with about 1/2 cup sliced strawberries. Combine honey, lemon juice and ginger in a small bowl, and drizzle over each salad. Sprinkle with almonds and serve.

Serves 4.

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