I'll be off line staring today and into the rest of the week!
I'll be enjoying the sunshine!
Be back a week from Monday!
Wishing everyone a great week!!!!!

Gaining clarity of a situation that confuses us, will eventually become clear, if we sit back and quietly observe.

Mulberry

Mulberries are high in vitamin C, Iron, dietary fiber, Riboflavin and magnesium.

This adorable kitty looks just like my Tessa. I miss her so much!!!!!!

VULTURES-BIRDS

Birds- vultures

Everyone views a bird differently, just as we all see a person differently. What one may like,  another may not.

Peaches

Peaches are finally here! They're on just about every farm stand around here.
Being low in fat and high in vitamin C, they make the perfect summer snack!

Troubling situations that effect our lives at the moment may seem large.

Having faith that they will not be able to effect us in a negative way forever, makes the present problem easier to cope with.

When observing our surroundings carefully, we often notice things that other people do not.

Avocado & Tomatoes

Ingredients;
2 ripe avocado, sliced
1 medium tomato, sliced
Sea salt and pepper to taste
A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
The juice of 1 fresh squeezed lime.
Place sliced and peeled avocado and sliced tomatoes on a plate.  Add salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil over the plate.  Squeeze with fresh lime juice and mix together gently.
serves 2.

3 Tips For Shopping At The Farmer's Market

 Farmers markets offer the freshest fruits and vegetables of the year right now.

Here's 3 great tips if your going to visit the market.

1) When looking for the freshest summer squash, zucchini or cucumber, make sure you choose those that are very firm and avoid the ones that slightly bend.

2) Now is the best time to try a large variety of fresh fruits and veggies, so be adventurous and  try different foods.

3) It's best to go to the market an hour or less before they close. This is when most vendors lower their prices to at least half  of what they were charging in the beginning of the day.

Whole Grain Pasta With Lime Juice and Fresh Cilantro

Ingredients;
1pkg whole grain pasta
3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
2 large cloves of garlic minced
2 and 1/2 tbs lime juice (squeezed fresh)
4 tbs fresh cilantro chopped
1 half small chopped and seeded jalapeno pepper
Sea salt and pepper to taste

Prepare pasta as it states on back of package. Meanwhile put olive oil and garlic in a pan heat over medium high heat for 1 minute. Set aside. When pasta is done, drain and toss in with olive oil and garlic . Add all the rest of the ingredients, and cook for about 5 minutes stiring and tossing often.
Once finished remove from heat and add a bit more fresh cilantro to the pasta. Serve with a side of sliced fresh lime for exrta lime juice.

WISHING EVERYONE A NICE AND RELAXING WEEKEND!!!!!

HONEYDEW

Honeydew is a delicious summer fruit that is very high in vitamin C, B6, and folate.

CURRANTS

Currants are a great source of iron and high in vitamin C and Manganese.

WATERMELON

The dog days of summer are now here. The perfect fruit to eat on sticky days is watermelon. Not only does watermelon hydrate the body, it's also a great source of vitamin A and packed with vitamin C.

Garden Fresh Meatless Sauce

Now that tomatoes are coming into season, skip the meat and eat vegetarian some nights. Not only is it healthier, but eating much lighter meals in the summer helps us tolerate the heat better.
Here's a fast simple recipe, for fresh meatless sauce.
Ingredients;
3 tbs extra virgin olive oil
3 chopped garlic cloves
1 medium onion
6 fresh ttomatoes ( preferably picked out of a garden, bought from a garden stand or farmer's market, because they are fresh and tastier than store bought tomatoes)
1/2 cup freshly chopped basil
Sea salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch of crushed red pepper
In a large sauce pan heat olive oil.  Add the onions and saute until soft. Add chopped garlic and saute a minute more.
Add chopped tomatoes and the rest of the ingredients and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes.
Serve over pasta.

BLACKBERRIES

Blackberries are in season right now. Take advantage of their health benefits.
Blackberries are high in antioxidants and also contain a high amount of vitamin A and C.

Seeing things through the eyes of a cat, would make life look so much simpler.

Blueberries

Blueberries contain powerful antioxidants.
They have also been found to improve memory.

Sweet Peppers

Sweet Peppers are rich in beta carotene.

Peppers are also a great source of vitamin C and B6.

Sweet peppers contain no fat and are very low in calories.  They're only 20 calories every 1/2 cup.

Try raw sweet peppers cut into slices and dip them in hummus for a delicious and healthy snack!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July!!!!!

RASPBERRIES

Raspberries are in season right now.

They're rich in Vitamin C and contain anti cancer agents.

Raspberries are also linked to a positive promotion cardiovascular health.

Raspberries contain 50% more antioxidant than strawberries. These antioxidants have shown to fight off cancer cells.

By keeping your face in the sunshine

You will not see any shadows.

By Hellen Keller

(The sunshine is very nice, but play it smart when outdoors, where a hat, sunscreen and stay in the shade as much as possible to protect your skin from uv damage)