One of my favorite summer fruits is the mango. Mangoes are silky and sweet, perfect for nibbling. They also work in a variety of recipes from salsas to desserts. But how do you cut into one? Let me show you. First of all, start with a mango that is slightly soft when you push into it. You don’t want it to be rock hard, but you don’t want it to…
One of my favorite things about Instagram is following other foodies. It’s nice to know that I’m not the only crazy person who takes pictures of what I’m eating. Last week, the talented Jenny of Picky Palate shared a photo of a strawberry, goat cheese, and pecan salad she was about to eat at a restaurant. I had some goat cheese chilling in my fridge, so with inspiration from Jenny,…
Photo by ashbstarr photography You’ve probably heard that it’s best to eat produce that is in season. Not only do fruits and vegetables taste better when they are freshly picked, but you can also find produce that is locally grown and hasn’t had to travel thousands of miles to get to your plate. Plus, when you visit a farmers’ market or participate in a co-op or CSA, you get the…
Just a note to say that I hope you all are having a wonderful weekend…
It’s Recipe Redux time again! Last month the challenge was grilling. This month we are sharing summer drink recipes. To be honest, I had a hard time coming up with a summer drink idea. That’s probably because I tend to drink water, water, and more water in the summer. I don’t get very fancy with my water except to put a slice of cucumber in the glass every once in…
All day today, I had planned to roast a bunch of veggies for dinner to toss with either quinoa or millet for Meatless Monday. As the day went on, I just couldn’t make myself turn on the oven. It’s way too hot outside, and I needed a quick dinner so that we could get to the baseball game on time not more than 20 minutes late. I was looking for…
Jeff took Leila to a Father/Daughter dance on Saturday night. I was happy to have my new camera to capture the sweet moments before they headed out. My heart has officially melted.