My prerequisites for a summertime salad are: it must be easy to make, it muse take little to no time in the kitchen, and it must taste light and refreshing. Oh, and bonus if it incorporates the use of fruit. This Mango, Avocado and Black Bean salad recipe is one of my favorites because it contains all of the qualities listed above. And, it's beautifully colorful too. We do love mango and try to get our fill during the summer either as a casual snack, sliced into pieces, or in our soup recipe, chilled Mango Gazpacho --it's a nice … [Read more...]
Chocolate Pudding Pops
June 15, 2015 By 1 Comment
This snack is perfect for any hot summer day. I originally got the genius pudding pops idea from the blog Chocolates and Dreams. It immediately peaked my interest. Although, I knew I would have to tweak it to make it kid-friendly (in place of coffee and rum I added in some pure vanilla). Jello Pudding Pops were my childhood fave so, why not try to create something similar from scratch at home? Plus, the recipe is quick and easy (all the ingredients can be found in your well-stocked pantry) another seamless opportunity to involve the … [Read more...]
Chilled Cucumber Soup
June 9, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Summer is upon us. Just as we switch out our clothes from winter to summer, so too can we change our recipe repertoires to augment the changes in the season. Move over slow-cooked stews, hearty chillis, and dense casseroles, and say hello to lighter dishes evoking fresh, tangy flavors to compliment the summer breeze! When most people think of a "summer" dish, soup probably doesn’t immediately come to mind. Summer warrants cool and refreshing, not hot and comforting. That's why I adore experimenting with chilled soups. They’re the most … [Read more...]
Lemongrass-Scented Rice Noodle Salad with Mint and Cilantro
June 5, 2015 By Leave a Comment
I'm a huge fan of iced tea. My mother drank it all day long. What I just recently learned is that tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world next to water, and can be found in almost 80% of all U.S. households. Did you know that: · On any given day, over 158 million Americans are drinking tea. · Approximately 85% of tea consumed in America is iced. · Iced tea now the most consumed beverage at lunch time Next Wednesday is apparently National Iced Tea Day (I'm really not sure who's responsible for declaring these … [Read more...]
