Crunchy Greek kale salad. What you need: Purple kale Cherry tomatoes Cucumber Red onion Feta Mint Moroccan cured black olives Day old rustic bread Lemon Olive oil Seasoned rice wine vinegar Honey Salt Pepper What you need to do: Tear large pieces of bread, toss with a drizzle of olive oil and toast in a…
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Mangiona with Caitlin #28: Poached Summer Fruit
I’m so happy Caitlin‘s back to share some of her deliciousness with us! I’ve had this one of hers before–it’s insane. The vanilla bean is what really does it I think… Enjoy! What you need: Peaches, pears, apricots, or whatever else you desire Honey One vanilla bean Fresh thyme Water Chamomile tea (loose or tea…
Tropical treat: Minty Mango juice
Juices are really big here. There is a juice shop on every corner. I tried a mint-mango juice–it seemed like an unexpected combo but it was SO good that I immediately went home to create my own version. It’s wildly refreshing, tangy sweet and…minty! The perfect summer drink–a real tropical treat…
Mangiona with Caitlin Levin #27 Super Green Juice
I’ve been feeling a little sluggish these days. I have been contemplating cutting out dairy for a few weeks to see if that makes feel any better–but in the mean while I need some extra doses of vitaminas to make up for my lack of sleep etc.–so this juice seems especially apropo. Thanks Caitlin.! *** Blast…
Mangiona with Caitlin Levin #26 My Heart is in your Hand-Pie
I think my dear friend Caitlin has outdone herself this time. When I asked her to come up with something for Valentines day, I couldn’t have imagined that something that looked *this* mouth watering would land in my inbox–Oh.my.gosh. Right? And she managed to make something that doesn’t look cheesy, too–not so easy to…
Avocado Deviled Eggs
I have never been one to follow recipes too closely. When I cook I tend to browse the fridge and throw together a meal based on whatever we happen to have. This past week I was up in Big Bear in a lodge/cabin with my family. On the last day we had seven eggs left…