The Salsa Mix Up

There are times when you may find yourself wishing for some spice in your life. Whether its literally or figuratively, there is a good way to mix things up a bit. Salsa, an all time favorite Spanish side or dip, will give you the chance to give some spice to any meal of the day. There are so many different ways to enjoy salsa I feel like Bubba from Forrest Gump counting all the ways to cook shrimp. Try it on egg whites, chicken, fish, shrimp, or add some a dash of low fat sour cream to the mix and make a quick, easy dip. If you want to have a low-cal snack, steam some fresh veggies and add salsa on top. Its all a delicious way to spice things up!

Bliss-fully Delicious

Next time you have family and friends over for a summer bbq, try grilling dessert! It is fast and simple, and will definitely wow your guests. Drizzle some of my Balsamic Bliss.. a delicious balsamic reduction.. onto some grilled pineapple, and throw it on the grill. Wait until the sides of browned just a little, and then top it off with some vanilla ice cream. The Bliss tastes great on ice cream, too. Its a flavor your guests will never forget, and will be the hit of the evening. 

A Minty Balance to Summer

During our recent family vacation, my wife had an outstanding salad at a small restaurant in Sicily. It was simply arugula with a tuna steak and drizzled with olive oil. But what gave it this delicious, refreshing flavor was added mint. The cooling flavor of the mint along with the peppery leaf of arugula was tasty to say the least. I plan on adding it to salads when I can, its a great summer flavor! 

A little fruit for your fancy..

Do you ever find sometimes your sweet tooth is really.. well, sweet? There's a fun and tasty way to throw some sugar into lunch, dinner, or even as a light snack. Add dried fruit to your salad! Sunsweet's Berry Blend or Pineapple is a great alternative to the everyday salad, and its full of nutritious antioxidants. It will add just the right amount of sweet and tart to tantalize your tastebuds.