Posts Tagged ‘fruit’
Yum Alert: Fresh Mango Dumplings
Delicious and healthy recipe for Fresh Mango Dumplings
These are my two favorite things in one. Mangos, and Asian food. Since I’m a vegetarian it’s hard to indulge is Asian cuisine all the time, but this is just too good not try. Also, mad props for the person who decided to put two and two together to create this heavenly dish. These Fresh Mango Dumplings are best served with a tangy homemade lime syrup and a sprinkling of shredded cocon... More...
By Casey • Mar 20th, 2013 • Category: FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Yum Alert: Fruit Salsa with Baked Cinnamon Chips
Tweet Turn savory chips and salsa into a sweet dessert or appetizer with fruit salsa and cinnamon chips! This is [...]
Turn savory chips and salsa into a sweet dessert or appetizer with fruit salsa and cinnamon chips! This is a fun and creative recipe that’s perfect for entertaining guests. Recipe via The Girl Who Ate Everything. Ingredients: 2 kiwis, peeled and diced 2 Golden Delicious apples – peeled, cored and diced 8 ounces raspberries 1 (16 oz) carton of strawberries, diced 2 tablespoons white... More...
By emilyc • Aug 30th, 2012 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Strange (but awesome) Facts About Pineapple
Thanks to MJL for this linkypoo:)
I think this is a pretty good way to start the day, you know, with some unusual facts about the stuff that’s floating around your fruit salad anyway. There are a lot of foods that affect the taste of your seminal or vaginal fluids, but pineapple is one of the strongest. Eating a lot of pineapple makes you taste sweeter, and less ‘fishy’. When you cut up a pineapple at home, you norma... More...
By Bryce • Oct 19th, 2011 • Category: Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL
Yum Alert: Strawberry & Nutella Shortcake Stack
A sweet treat that won’t expand your waistline (much).
photo: fromthelittleyellowkitchen.com A very risky move, involving fruity, juicy strawberries and absorbent shortcake biscuits — but these girls really knew how to work it in order to keep the biscuits from falling apart. Read: EAT FAST. Strawberry & Nutella Shortcake Stack Recipe Source: From The Little Yellow Kitchen (adapted from: Diethood) Ingredients: Shortcake Biscuits: 1/2 cup w... More...
By Ashley • Aug 17th, 2011 • Category: Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Yum Alert: Spinach, Blueberry & Apricot Salad
A refreshing summer salad, packed with all sorts of good things.
Healthy eating is important year-round… but it’s definitely much more enjoyable, to me, with the fresh fruit & veggies that come along with the summer months. Peep this deliciously refreshing salad, packed with nutrients and fiber, for a kid-friendly dinner option. Blueberry & Apricot Super Salad Serves 4 Salad 3 1/2 c. spinach 15 radishes 15 cherry tomatoes 10 apricots 3 small... More...
By Ashley • Jul 23rd, 2011 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Yum Alert: Last-Minute Red White & Blue Fruit Salad
Healthy, easy & hangover friendly.
You’re totally busted & hungover, aren’t you? Me too. Don’t fret – this is the easiest recipe to bring to your patriotic bbq of choice, and easy to split to bring to many. Plus, the potassium, vitamin C & antioxidants from the bananas, blueberries, raspberries & strawberries will help to relieve the hangover blues. Last Minute Red White & Blue Fresh Fruit... More...
By Ashley • Jul 4th, 2011 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, HEALTH, Recipes
Health Spotting: 3 Kitchen Gadgets for Healthier Beverages
One of NYC’s top nutritionists gives us tips to making your drinking routine healthier, using 3 TLS approved gadgets.
Summer sun is calling your name. But if you’re struck with BIKINI FEAR, that frolic may have turned in to a slow, waddled, waist-line expanded bop caused by the energy drinks, sugary summer cocktails and coffees you’re drinking to quench your thirst. We talked to NYC nutritionist, rebel & food lover Dana James to get killer tips for how to get over your bikini fear and take BACK ... More...
By Ashley • Jul 3rd, 2011 • Category: Adult Health, Alcohol, Dining, Family Health, FOOD AND TRAVEL, HEALTH, Mom Health, Recipes
Yum Alert: Kiwi & Honeydew Soup
A healthy soup for a hot summer night.
It’s been said that summer is gazpacho season, but give the tomatos a break and reach for the kiwi to load up on Vitamin C, potassium & tons of fiber. Kiwi & Honeydew Soup Image/recipe from TheBeautyBean.com 4 Kiwis, peeled and diced 1 honeydew melon, peeled and seeded 1 lime, juiced 12oz pineapple juice Blend honeydew, lime juice and pineapple juice until smooth. Pour into bowls... More...
By Ashley • Jun 30th, 2011 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Yum Alert: Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
Fab when frozen, and equally delicious when toted to a picnic. Summer’s best pot-luck solution!
Fab when frozen, and equally delicious when toted to a picnic. Summer’s best potluck solution! Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries: Recipe from NutmegNanny.com Ingredients: 1 pound large strawberries 8oz. block cream cheese – soft 3 – 4 tablespoons powdered sugar (depends on how sweet you want the filling) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or use almond, lemon, etc. ) Graham cracker crumb... More...
By Ashley • Jun 28th, 2011 • Category: Dining, Food, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Recipes
Yum Alert: Last Minute Parisian Strawberry Tartlets
Easiest recipe I’ve used in ages, for a last minute Parisian treat.
For the record, if my go at this recipe had turned out half as beautiful as these did, I would almost feel guilty eating them. Keyword: almost. Recipe originator, CrumblyCookie, keeps the info simple. All you’ll need is puff pastry, some sugar and fresh strawberries. “This recipe is very easy. Quartered fruit is positioned in the middle of a round of puff pastry, sprinkled with sugar... More...
By Ashley • Jun 20th, 2011 • Category: Dining, FOOD AND TRAVEL, Hotels, Recipes
