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Featured Blogger and Co-host on SoMe2 #48

I’m so excited! This week I’m the featured blogger and co-host for Social Media 2 for Tuesday hosted by Kim from Enjoy the View and DeDe from Designed Decor. It’s a great way to introduce yourself and meet other bloggers. If you’re interested in joining the fun, scroll down and link up your Google + and Twitter accounts. You can also enter for a chance to be a future featured blogger. =)

It’s Tuesday, and that means it’s ~SoMe2~ time again!Let’s party and grow our blogs!We love seeing our “regulars” link up each week – you guys are awesome! We also love seeing new bloggers – and we need new bloggers each week so that we all can keep growing our following. Everyone try to tell at least one new person about the party, and let’s see how much we can grow!!

Welcome to ~SoMe2~ #48!!

This week, we’re linking up our Google+ and Twitter accounts,

and we hope that you and your friends will join us! Let’s make it over 100 again!!For those who are returning – we’re so glad you’re back!

Frozen Coconut Banana Treats

Mashed bananas mixed with creamy coconut milk and a little bit of crushed peanuts then topped with a chocolate drizzle for a delicious frozen treat. Easy to prepare, this coconut banana frozen treat will be perfect as a healthy snack on a hot day.

So my chocolate drizzle isn’t the best… But it’s so difficult to drop melted chocolate on frozen treats! They freeze instantly, and sometimes even before they land on top. And this is the result.

While the chocolate is a mess, I can guarantee that these healthy frozen coconut banana treats are delicious and easy to prepare. The hard part is waiting for them to freeze and of course, the chocolate drizzle.

Shrimp Mango Salad

Shredded mango, sliced shrimp, grated carrot, basil, mint, and perilla combined together in a sweet and savory Asian inspired salad. In about 20 minutes, you can have a delicious salad ready to be served.

I hope you’re in the mood for something a little different this weekend! Have you ever tried a mango salad at a Thai or Vietnamese restaurant? Or even a papaya salad? They’re pretty similar.

Most of the time, we eat mangoes without any enhancements (although it’s really good with Tajin seasoning too, just saying). Mangoes are so sweet and juicy they don’t need anything else to make them wonderful. You can find mango in salsa or even as an add on for salads. But have you ever had mango as the main ingredient in a salad? Or have you ever used green mango? They’re the ones that are firm and aren’t quite ripe yet? No? Then you are missing out! [Read more…]

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Pitaya Bowl

Pink dragon fruit blended with almond butter then topped with sliced fresh bananas and honey granola. Easy to make and delicious, this fruity bowl is perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

Can you tell that I’m on a breakfast bowl kick? They’re so tasty, and they’re such a great pick me up that I just can’t resist!

If you had no idea what pitaya is or have never heard of it before, don’t worry, you’re not alone. I didn’t know what it was either when I first saw it on the menu at Nekter Juice Bar. I had to ask the guy at the register. And I’m so glad that I decided to try it! It’s one of the most amazing blended fruit bowls I’ve ever had. And I’m so happy that I can share my simplified version of the pitaya bowl with you and my friends at Fiesta Friday.

10 Refreshing Summer Drinks

As summer is coming to a close and kids are going back to school, let’s celebrate the end of summer with a few tasty fruity drinks before these fruits are no longer in season.

One of my favorite drinks this summer, and inspired by Starbuck’s Blackberry Mojito Tea Lemonade, is the Blackberry Mint Iced Tea Lemonade.

Garlic Red Amaranth Stir Fry

Red amaranth leaves stir fried with garlic for an easy yet delicious Asian inspired dish. With just five ingredients, garlic red amaranth stir fry is a perfect choice for a simple dinner served with rice.

In today’s recipe, the main ingredient is red amaranth. Have you heard of it?

It’s actually one of my favorite dishes. So simple to make too! Just red amaranth leaves cooked with garlic. The redness seeps out of the leaves then into the sauce and into the garlic, creating a pretty pink dish with green leaves.

Strawberry Banana Acai Bowl

Acai blended with banana to create a creamy parfait topped with sweet strawberries, sliced bananas, and crunchy granola. Quick and easy to make, this acai bowl can be a delicious breakfast or a late afternoon snack.

Lately, I’ve been obsessed with acai bowls. Have you had one before?

Acai bowls are basically acai puree blended with other fruits, and occasionally some nut butter, to create a smoothie that’s thick like yogurt or ice cream. Then they’re topped with granola, a variety of fruits, and sometimes coconut flakes. They taste so amazing and are very healthy, filled with tons of vitamins and antioxidants. They’re served in a bowl and eaten with a spoon.

Peach Crumble

Baked sweet yellow peaches topped with a crispy crumble. Each bite is filled with juicy diced peaches and a little extra sugary crunch.

Did you know that August is National Peach Month? In honor of that, I’ve decided to create another crumble with this delicious seasonal fruit.

Watermelon Slushie

Delicious and refreshing icy cold watermelon blended into a slushie. Sweet with no added sugar, this one ingredient beverage is great for hot summer days.

Yes. You read that right. One ingredient watermelon slushie.

Technically, this isn’t really a recipe, but I wanted to introduce this amazing summer beverage to you in case you haven’t tried it before. It’s one of my favorites.

Roasted Vegetable Medley

Roasted cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, and summer squash filled with the zesty flavor of lemon pepper and the aromatic flavor of Italian seasoning. A medley of different flavors, this roasted vegetable dish topped with creamy avocado can be served as a meal on its own or a side to any dish.

One of my favorite ways of cooking vegetables is by roasting them. There’s something so delicious about the smoky flavor. The vegetables are soft, juicy, but still have a little crunch to them. If you haven’t roasted vegetables before, I highly recommend it

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