Homemade Cucumber Salad Dressing This creamy salad dressing doesn’t actually contain cream and is vegan. The ingredients get a creamy texture when blended without adding any dairy. The dressing has a mild and refreshing flavor and is great for a light, Summer salad. Creamy Cucumber Mint Salad Dressing Ingredients: 2 Persian Cucumbers 1/2 […]
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Heirloom Tomato Salad with a Hatch Chile Kick
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: […]
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 […]




