salsa squared.

Mexican is one of my favorite cuisines.  Obviously I love flavor, and with Mexican, I get flavor and heat.  Even better.

I’ve been meaning to attempt my own salsa for a while now, and I finally collected the ingredients this week.  Of course, I’ve been thinking about it for so long that I had too many [...]

simplicity.

After my flavor extravaganza yesterday, I’ve craved simplicity all day today.  I like to enjoy both ends of the spectrum, and I’ve found that balancing them is key.  Each type of meal always allows me to appreciate the other a bit more.

So, dinner tonight was very, very easy.

I started with half an avocado sprinkled with [...]

americana.

Last week I was feeling green, but this one has to be all about the red, white, and blue.  My week leading up to the fourth will inevitably include…

Summer berries, in copious amounts.

Beach attire.

Small snack plate: red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, Greek yogurt + dill dip.

Beach essentials: fresh fruit and sun protection.

Morning oats, [...]