Don’t you love fresh blueberries? I look forward to enjoying these tasty little antioxidant rich berries every year. I always buy extra when they are at their peak, so that I can freeze some to use in smoothies after the season. I also incorporate them into meals during the season as much as possible. Of […]
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Strawberry Chickpea Salad
Looking for a no-cook, easy lunch or dinner? A strawberry chickpea salad fits the bill. It’s also vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. We are in the middle of a heatwave. When the weather is hot, the last thing I want to do is cook or eat hot food. Last night, we had mango slushies for dinner. They […]
Authentic Caesar Salad Recipe from Caesar’s in Tijuana, Mexico
Did you know that the Caesar salad came from Mexico? Yes, this popular salad got off to a great start in Baja California during prohibition, when many US citizens were crossing the border into Mexico to enjoy legal drinking, gambling and other types of fun. There is a bit of a controversy over who originally created […]
14 Tasty Apple Salad Recipes
Apple season is here! Sure, these days we can get apples anytime of the year, but Fall is when we can find more variety and crisp, juicy, full of flavor locally grown apples. Apple salads are one of my favorite ways to enjoy this fruit. This is a great way to bring the flavors of […]
Feta Coleslaw
Isn’t this coleslaw pretty? It tastes great, too! Feta cheese coleslaw is great to eat as a salad and also makes a tasty topping for burgers, wraps, sandwiches and tacos. The flavors are tangy and the cabbage has a nice crunch. You can make the salad ahead of time, since it won’t get soggy like […]