Strawberry and Fresh Mint Smoothie – A Summer Delight


What better way to beat the heat than with a refreshing homemade smoothie! Mint is delicious on those hot summer days and nothing is better than a sweet strawberry. This simple recipe will fill you up and cool you down! Ingredients: 5-6 large strawberries, stems cut off 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, packed 2 tbsp … Continue reading Strawberry and Fresh Mint Smoothie – A Summer Delight

Thai Food in Tampa – Sawatdee Thai Restaurant Review


Thai food is, and always will be my favorite food. It is one of my favorites to prepare at home, as well as eat from restaurants. I wanted to give a big thumbs up to Sawatdee Thai Cuisine in Tampa FL for their fast service, good food and above all else, their sensitivity to vegetarian … Continue reading Thai Food in Tampa – Sawatdee Thai Restaurant Review

Un Poco Loco Southwestern Style Salad with Homemade Guacamole and Corn Salsa


¡Que deliciosa! A mi me encanta esta ensalada. That's Spanish for "I really love this salad!" It embodies some of my favorite flavors: cilantro, fresh tomato and well, I think guacamole should be it's own flavor because it's wonderful. I have my own little recipe that I've modified over the years to get it just … Continue reading Un Poco Loco Southwestern Style Salad with Homemade Guacamole and Corn Salsa

Spicy Drunken Beef Noodles


Ok, I really have no idea where to start with this one. If I said I knew what I was doing or that I wasn't just a little bit scared while making this dish, I'd be a liar! So, to be honest with you, I totally winged this one and tried some ingredients that I … Continue reading Spicy Drunken Beef Noodles

Spicy BBQ Veggie Sausage Balls


When I was still a meat-eater, my husband and I always enjoyed a crock pot full of juicy barbecue sausage balls. He actually joined me in vegetarianism upon his own volition a little over a year ago, so I can credit him for discovering the "sausage," Lightlife brand's Gimme Lean Ground Sausage Style, that I used it … Continue reading Spicy BBQ Veggie Sausage Balls