Coming up with new uses for lemons is definitely a hot topic at Real Simple, and we loved this smart idea from Lifehacker. If you like a little bit of garnish in your water or don’t want to water down your lemonade this summer. Simply freeze a sliced up lemon (or lime) and use the slices in place of ice […]
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My Attempt at Carving Mango Flowers
A few weeks ago, on a visit to Coney Island (yes, the same Nathan’s Hotdog excursion) I bought a five dollar mango. I typically wouldn’t pay that much for a piece of fruit, but it was carved like a flower, and came on a stick, and I am a sucker. There were 2 women with pretty substantial knives just carving […]
Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
For as much as I love strawberry ice cream (and strawberry milkshakes even more!), this is the first time that I’ve ever made it on my own. Because, really, who could pass up these gorgeous strawberries: So, I decided now was the time to have a go at strawberry. When I’m making a new flavor, unless I’m following an exact […]
Which Fruits and Vegetables Should You be Buying Organic?
Organic foods can make your grocery bill skyrocket quickly, so it’s not always feasible to buy the organic version of everything on your list. When it comes to produce, there are 12 items that you should opt for organic when possible as they have high levels of pesticides that can be absorbed.
Keep reading to find out which fruits and vegetables you should buy organic.
3-Ingredient Treat: Mango Tango from So Good and Tasty
Today’s 3-ingredient recipe comes from Jacqui Savisky the recipe blogger behind So Good and Tasty. Jacqui started So Good and Tasty as a way to channel her extreme love of food. When she’s not whipping up something fantastic in the kitchen, she runs a graphic design business and Etsy shop called Slide Sideways with her husband. Here’s her favorite simple recipe:
Summer is the one season I find myself eating food in its simplest form. A peach eaten fresh from the tree, and warmed by the sun is one of life’s most pleasurable experiences. A simple galette, filled with goat cheese and bursting with little roasted tomatoes; or fresh plums, berries, spices, and honey, are some of the simple meals you will find me enjoying.
