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During the Fall we had lots of Pomelo. They look like huge grapefruits and have a sweeter and milder flavor. In addition to the vitamins and fiber, they also have protein! Certainly, you can just peel and eat them. I also tried them under the broiler for a couple of...

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Blackberry Lemonade

English Español English The week started off rainy.  However, we are back to our Summer weather. It is only getting hotter from here on out.  I figured I would offer some relief with a blackberry flavor!  Blackberries are sweet yet, relatively low in sugar: an ideal relatively for low-carb fruit....

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Strawberry Tomato Bruschetta

English Español English Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of the summer.  In Miami that means high temperatures and humidity.  One of the most refreshing foods I enjoy in the summer is melons. Did you know that cucumbers are a type of melon?  Yes, a cucumber is technically a...

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Best way to store cucumbers

English Español English Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of the summer.  In Miami that means high temperatures and humidity.  One of the most refreshing foods I enjoy in the summer is melons. Did you know that cucumbers are a type of melon?  Yes, a cucumber is technically a...

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Arduous Arugula Pesto Recipe

English Español English Arugula provides an excellent source of folate, vitamins A and C, vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, and manganese.  If you and/or your family members don't like leafy greens (yet), maybe we can get you to eat more of it by making it into a pesto. Pesto has a...

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Mother’s Day Layered Potato Dish

English Español English I got a 1-pound package of plant-based protein made of peas. Since we are close to Mother's Day, I decided to make a savory cake using this healthy alternative to meat, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and vegetables. Cut 6-8 large potatoes and sweet potatoes into 1-2-inch chunks. Use...

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