When I was about 10 years old, I decided I disliked beef and poultry enough that I would give them up for good. I was a pre-teen pescatarian, limiting my "animal" consumption to fish alone which created a bit of anxiety for my parents. The concern was that I wouldn't get enough protein since I was ...
Southwestern Quinoa Salad Recipe
Have you ever read a cookbook or food blog where an unbelievable, creative recipe was put together with "odds and ends" from the pantry or produce bin? I am always in awe of people who can do that. Those same people go grocery shopping without a list and simply buy what looks good and then create ...
Avocado, jicama and mango salad recipe
Mexico is close to Southern California, right? They share a border for goodness sake. Dare I say Mexico is almost local? Well, this is convincing I do with myself during April and May. Why? Because it's mango season in Mexico and I am MAD for mangos. Yes, we grow mangos in Southern California, ...