Refreshing, Crunchy, Nutritious! Have you ever tried jicama? Get ready to take a culinary adventure, south of the border. Especially if you are tired of nibbling on carrots and celery for your healthy snack! First grown in South and Central America, jicama (also known as the Mexican yam), is a delicious, sweet-tasting and crunchy root vegetable similar to a sweet potato or an apple. The skin is not edible and considered an organic toxin called retenone, so you definitely need to peel it. You ...
Why You Should Give Mom Dark Chocolate
Earlier this week, I christened my new kitchen with an Energized Body Cinco De Mayo party. It was a fun event, combining all the things I love - bringing people together, noshing on fresh delicious food and sharing information. Traditional (not Americanized) Mexican fare was served. These were the favs: the Fresh Margaritas, the Jicama Salad with Watercress, Radishes and Chiles, and no surprise, the Dark Chocolate Pine Nut Torte. Now we have been hearing that dark chocolate is good for ...