cilantro

Mango Salsa

I’ve never been a huge fan of mangos until quite recently.  I honestly think I just hated the thought of trying to cut them.  I didn’t really get how you were supposed to eat them.  Once I learned there was a trick to cutting them I fell in love with them. (Use this tutorial to [...]



Pineapple Cilantro Smoothie

After a weekend packed full of cheese, wine and chocolate I was more than ready for few light meals.  I love smoothies because they are loaded with nutrients and don’t leave you feeling overly full. This smoothie is sweet, creamy and unique.  The cilantro adds a refreshing, distinct flavor that really sets it apart from [...]



Spiced Up Sesame Noodles

Happy Thursday! It’s been a wild couple of weeks at work and the last thing I want to do is come home and spend time over a hot stove.  Especially, when temps are pushing 100*.  Often times cooking and baking is like meditation to me.  It clears my mind and makes me feel accomplish! But [...]



Summer Salsa

So what is a mother to do when her baby starts school for the very first time and she is left alone staring at three large garden tomatoes?  She cries alot and then decides to get your butt up and make salsa! Then proceedes to eat the whole damned batch! Those folks that preach about [...]