Thank you, Tribest for the Green Star Elite Jumbo Twin Gear Juicer. It is a fabulous beast! Juicing has been on my to do list for a long time and now I finally have the right equipment. My niece is an experienced juicer, so I asked her for advice on what to try my […]
Recipes
Cucumber Mango Salsa
Fresh salsa is a great way to add that extra little something special to a meal. It can be served with chips, tacos, burritos or even used in wrap sandwiches or served with eggs, meat or rice. The cucumber mango salsa is light and refreshing – perfect for a warm weather treat. I am a […]
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Hemp Seeds
Ahhh… comfort food! How do you like your mashed potatoes? Smooth? Lumpy? With skin? Without? Russet? Red? White? Yellow? Sweet? When I was growing up, potatoes were prepared the same way every Sunday – cooked in a pressure cooker and mashed until smooth with no lumps whatsoever. Now, I am happy with mashed potatoes every […]
Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto
Doesn’t this look delicious?!?! The recipe is courtesy of Chef Jonna Talbott. She prepared it during a cooking event at Macy’s South Coast Plaza Home Store in Costa Mesa, CA. It was actually much easier to prepare than I expected. The key is in the stirring (lots of it) and in the tasting. Yes, she suggested tasting […]
Quinoa Tabbouleh
Here’s a unique twist on traditional tabbouleh. The major difference is the use of quinoa. Other ingredients may be a little bit different than what you are used to, but the taste and texture are very similar. It is delicious! The recipe comes from Chef Jonna Talbott and was prepared during a cooking event at […]