Hold Onto the Summertime Just a Little Longer…

I am not ready to give up on Summer and I really don’t think you should either!

Summer doesn’t officially end for a few more days, but the weather outside doesn’t always cooperate with our calendars!

Although the days are getting noticeably shorter, the weather is still nice enough to take advantage of nicer temperatures in the [...]

Summertime and the Living’s Easy

A question for you:

How easy is the Summertime for you?

Do you take the heat, the humidity and the summer storms in stride?

Or are you just one ball of nerves over the rising mercury, the bad hair days and the seemingly never-ending steaminess?

Whether you do it or not, there are some ways to make the summertime [...]

Red & Green Leaf Salad

Red & Green Leaf Salad Recipe

Yields: 4 servings

Prep time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Salad:
2 cups red leaf lettuce

2 cups green leaf lettuce

1 carrot, shredded

2 Roma tomatoes, sliced

1/2 cup raw mushrooms, sliced

For the Dressing:
1 clove finely chopped garlic

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/4 [...]

Crisp & Delicious Apple Choy Slaw

Apple Choy Slaw

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: None
Yields: 3-4 servings

Ingredients

5 stalks of bok choy, chopped
1 granny smith apple, sliced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts (optional)

Dressing

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
2 teaspoons honey or brown rice syrup
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Combine [...]

Home Touch Trail Mix

Home Touch Trail Mix

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Yields: 10 servings

Ingredients

2 cups almonds, raw
1 cup pecans
2 cups walnuts, raw
2 cups pumpkin or squash seeds, raw
2 cups dried cranberries
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix together the almonds, pecans, walnuts and seeds.  Cover with water and soak overnight.
2. Preheat the oven to 300 [...]

Easy, Breezy Summertime Tropical Breeze

Tropical Breeze

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: None
Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 pineapple
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup dried coconut flakes

Directions

1. Cut pineapple into bite-size chunks.
2. Add all ingredients into a bowl, mix and serve!

Notes

This is the most simple & refreshing dessert/beverage to enjoy in warm weather.

Depending on the sweetness of the pineapple, you may want to add a [...]

Smoked Turkey, Black Bean, Bell Pepper & Corn Salad

Smoked Turkey, Black Bean, Bell Pepper & Corn Salad

Serves 4

Ingredients

3 cups (about 3/4 lb) diced, cooked smoked turkey breast
1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup diced bell peppers (any colors)
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
3 cups arugula

Dressing

1/2 cup chopped fresh mint (plus leaves [...]

Smart Spring & Summertime Snacking

Whoo hoo!  Snacktime, my favorite!

As the weather gets warmer and a lot nicer to be outside, I tend to be on the go more often than not.

I’m going to guess that you’re the same way.

Well, what happens, then, when you’re always on the go and you get hungry?  Maybe not for a full meal but [...]