Golden Pico de Gallo is almost too pretty to eat. Definitely food art. I love any recipe that has lots of colors to tantalize the eyes and the taste buds. The yellow tomatoes and golden colored bell peppers are plentiful in the grocery stores right now. Plus, they are fun to use. The cucumbers and […]
Archives for August 2014
Sleep Like a Beauty
August is officially “sleep month” here at Body of Eve, so I’ve decided to kick it off with a little information about how much sleep we need and how it changes as we move through our journey to menopause. I have definitely had some sleep issues since I entered perimenopause, which I attribute to my […]
Caprese Orzo Summer Salad
I love… love…love home-grown tomatoes! I plant my own tomato starters in early March and wait for the heat of summer to turn those little red balls of tomato-y goodness into delicious, sugary treats. In fact, those cherry tomatoes rarely make it into the house. Vine-ripe and fresh picked, who can stop eating after […]
Marinated Cucumbers, Onions & Tomatoes (Oh My!)
The fact that most Americans are hooked on processed food becomes a mystery to me during the summer. Give me a fresh bowl of cherries over an Oreo cookie any day. This weekend, my garden is full of ripe tomatoes and cucumbers—time for one of my all-time favorites. A simple combination of the two, […]