Great Vinaigrette!

I used to buy this brand of apple cider vinegar at Shirlyn's Healthfood Store and make the vinaigrette recipe on the side of the bottle until I saw this the other day at Harmons Groceries. It is yummy! I just take whatever greens I have in my fridge and at a little fruit and then top it off with this vinaigrette. This morning I mixed spinach, cucumber, celery, cilantro, and canteloupe - it was great! I have always been frustrated with premade dressings and have made my own - now I don't have to. Another good one is the Barefoot Contessa's "crudite platter."

A Nursing Mom's Breast Friend!

Okay, so as a new mom my memory, short term that is, has gone out the window. Luckily, I haven't thrown out the baby with the bath water, yet!! I was given this "lifesaver"...at least for my memory. Anyway, after Shannon's post about the pump bra I knew I needed to post about this AWESOME band that every nursing or even non-nursing mother needs! This one is obviously a little more on the "serious" side!

Check out their website...the Milk Band was invented by my brother and sister-in-law's neighbor and I was lucky enough to be given one!! I absolutely LOVE it and would recommend it to anyone who is nursing. Forget about the old safety pin trick of trying to keep track of which side you nursed on last. Oh and you can mark at what time you last fed your sweet little one! Hope some find this helpful!!

YUMMY - Mango Tacos!!!

So for some reason the other day I flipped on a cooking show on discovery health. The name of the show is 'Just Cook This, with Sam the Cooking Guy'. I thought the couple of recipes I saw him do sounded good and even more were easy! I like easy yummy stuff. I found his website and he had some great recipes that I am going to try.

Anyway, I saw him make this one and it looked so good. I finally gave it a whirl a week or so ago and both Steve and I loved it!!!!

Fresh Mango Tacos
Ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
6 small flour tortillas
2 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
2 ripe mangos, peeled and diced small
Juice from 1/2 lemon
Honey

Combine cinnamon and sugar—mix well. Lightly butter each side of the flour tortillas and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Place tortillas in a preheated non-stick pan and cook on both sides until lightly brown. Remove to plates and top each with vanilla ice cream and some mango.

Drizzle with a little honey and add a squeeze of lemon.


Seriously ladies, this is super yummy and really easy!!!! I hope you all enjoy

I've seen it all now...

While perusing through the maternity section on E-bay, I found this gem.

Check out her description: "Sometimes it's hard to fitting pumping into our busy schedules. The Easy Expression Hands-Free Pumping Bustier makes pumping easy and effortless. This Bra allows you to: read, write, talk on the telephone, use the computer and even tend to your baby....all while pumping!"

There's only 5 available, so fight me for it!

Ladies, I've now seen it all.

DELICIOUS LEMONADE!

It takes a little extra work to throw this together, but it sure is worth the effort. I crave it everyday!!
Happy Summer Everyone!!

Lemonade
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

2 cups sugar
1 cup hot water
2 cups fresh lemon juice
1 gallon cold water
1 lemon, sliced
Mint sprigs, for garnish
In a 1 gallon container, place sugar and hot water, and stir until sugar dissolves. Add lemon juice and cold water to render 1 gallon. Stir until well mixed. Pour lemonade over glasses of ice, squeeze slice of lemon on top of each, and garnish with a sprig of mint.

Summer Favorites!

Just can't help but share my summertime favorites in Utah. Here is another little daytrip/event. It takes place next weekend and provides a 5K Saturday morning. Isn't it beautiful?

Come see for yourself why Lavender Days is quickly becoming one of Utah's most spectacular events! Join us on June 27-28, 2008, at the Young Living Lavender Farm in Mona, Utah, as we celebrate the stunning annual lavender harvest.

Experience the breathtaking beauty of 120 acres of lavender in full bloom
Engage your mind through interactive learning
Entertain the family with paddleboat rides, pony rides, live music, and more
Enjoy premium products and delicious food from a variety of vendors
Recognized as the largest lavender farm and distillery in North America, the Young Living Lavender Farm draws thousands of visitors from around the globe during its Lavender Days festival. Make plans now to join us at this extraordinary event!

Tickets are available at the gate each day of the event.
Adults: $8.50
Children ages 4-12: $4.50
Children 3 and under: Free

Gates open at 9 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

Check out Farmers Market -SLC

Downtown Farmers Market
Saturday Mornings, 8 am-1 pm
Historic Pioneer Park (300 West 300 South)

I have always loved the Salt Lake Farmers Market. I look forward to it every year. I also enjoy the markets in Murray and Park City. They are a real treat. If you're looking forward to produce, I suggest the one in Murray. If you like the flowers, crafts, bread and a little taste of SLC restaurants, try the SLC market. You would enjoy it with friends and/or family. Some of our favorites include the salt and pepper corn, peaches from Brigham City, ripe tomatoes, crisp apples, juicy watermelon etc. Tell me what you think. New booths are added every year.

A Summer Must Have!

Okay, LADIES!!! This is a summer must have! I don't know about you but I have the worst, cracked, dry (gross) heals....but not anymore! Thanks to my mom who introduced me to the Ped Egg!! Let me just say...AMAZING! During my pregnancy I had the deepest cracks in my heals. You know the kind that bleed and feel like shards of glass are embedded with each step! Now that I'm not pregnant and can bend over or better yet, actually get my not so swollen ankle up on top of my other knee, I've used my Ped Egg 2-3 times a week just after my shower. You would not believe the difference! I know you can purchase the Ped Egg online, but I'm pretty sure I saw it at Bed Bath & Beyond! Definitely cheaper than a pedicure once a week! Get one...you can thank me later!

THE HOST

I just finished reading THE HOST! I would definitely recommend reading it. I found it really interesting. It was not as gripping as Twilight, but really good still. I find Stephanie Meyer has a way of making you really feel what the characters are experiencing and this book was no different. I would love to know what you all think, so let me/us know if you have read it!

Places to go in the city...

Just wanted to share this.

Looking for a new cut/color/massage etc. You'll love Dexterity and their quickies - half the time, half the money and the best you'll ever have.
http://www.dexteritysalon.com/

Cafe Niche is right next to door - breakfast, lunch (daily x Mon.) and dinner (Fri & Sat with live Jazz). Cafe Niche participates in the Salt Lake Gallery Stroll
http://www.gallerystroll.org/
- Local art on the walls
- fresh food, remarkable flavor
- cozy place to visit or chill
http://www.caffeniche.com/

This is a great find in the city - just follow Broadway up to 800 east and look to your left (300south)