I am trying to eat up all the summer fruits and veggies that I can, as evidenced here, here, and here. That's why this month's Recipe Redux theme to showcase summer's bounty in a recipe was an easy one. I'm not a big drinker, but to survive the summer heat I crave refreshing cocktails around this ...
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Spring Citrus Salad with Honey Mint Vinaigrette
If you've been following the blog for a couple months, then you'll remember that I started a feature in January called Fiesta Fridays to highlight some of my favorite Mexican recipes made healthier. Even though I haven't explicitly mentioned Fiesta Fridays for a couple of weeks, I've been sticking ...
Coconut Kiwi Mojitos {Recipe Redux}
I don't drink much alcohol these days, but if there is a mojito on the menu it is hard for me to say no. Daniel and I have tried the mojitos at every restaurant we have been to in Oaxaca, and you'd be surprised how hard it is to find a good one. A few things can go wrong: Too sweet. Too much rum. ...
Perfect Pairing: No Bake Almond Joy Cookies, Homemade Mint Tea, and In Shell Pistachios
Disclaimer: By posting this pairing I am entering a contest sponsored by the Pistachio Health Institute and I am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. As I mentioned in a past post, I was recently accepted into the fabulous Recipe Redux, and I am ...
Blueberry Tea-tox Smoothie
Are you still with me on those New Year's Resolutions? Of course, I haven't been as on top of mine as I planned, but I have my reminders up next to my bed and I am making a conscious effort to do the best I can. That's all we can really ask of ourselves, after all. If you've fallen off the ...
