Tomato and Cucumber Salad This salad is quick and easy to make. It looks pretty and tastes great. I used mild Hatch Chile powder in mine, but those of you who aren’t wimpy like me may prefer using hot. Either way, the Hatch flavor goes well with the vegetables. Heirloom Tomato Salad Ingredients: […]
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Sweet Baby Pickles Recipe
We love pickles of all kinds in my house. Sometimes I serve them on an appetizer tray or with a meal, but they usually get eaten right out of the jar. These would also make a fun garnish for a drink. When I saw these cute little Watermelon Cucumbers from Melissa’s, I just knew […]
4 Fun Seasonal Fruits and Veggies from Melissa’s Produce
I love finding new produce at the market as the seasons change. There sure are a lot more choices now than when I was growing up. Here are some fun produce items that you may not have seen or eaten before: 1) Sweet Kapia Peppers – similar to a red bell pepper, but the shape […]
My First Green Juice!
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 […]
Jicama Tangerine Salad Recipe
Jicama Salad Ingredients: Jicama Cucumber Red or Yellow Bell Pepper 3 Key Limes Tangerine Cilantro Instructions: Peel jicama and cucumber and cut into chunks. Chop pepper. Chop cilantro. Combine in a bowl. Slice open the Key limes and squeeze the juice into the bowl. Mix thoroughly. Peel and section the tangerine. Cut each section […]