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 […]
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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 […]
Strawberry Cucumber Wrap
Strawberry Cucumber Wrap Ingredients for each wrap: 1 Flour Tortilla 1 Large Strawberry (or a couple of small ones), sliced 4 Slices of Cucumber, peeled Sprouts* Optional – Balsamic Vinegar or salt Instructions: Layer strawberry and cucumber slices on tortilla Top with sprouts Optional – Add balsamic vinegar or salt to taste. Wrap and […]