• Margarita Granita
    Beverages,  Mexican/Latin

    Margarita Granita

    While I generally order my Margaritas on the rocks with salt, if I’m going to have one frozen – bring me a spoon please.  Today is National Margarita Day, too great a Post op to pass on (ha!).  I decided this would be a chance to make my first Granita.  The Granita originated in Italy and can vary in texture and flavor throughout regions depending on the ingredients and freezing method.  I’ve seen some lovely Granita recipes on the pages of fellow food lovers.  And have been taking notes of the ones I will try when the warm weather comes back around…flavors such as Wild Strawberry, Cucumber Mint, and Pink Grapefruit come to…

  • Grilled Tequila Chicken Burger
    Main Course,  Poultry

    Grilled Chicken Tequila Burgers {with Cilantro-Lime Mayo}

    Grilled Chicken Tequila Burgers {with Cilantro-Lime Mayo}. Recipe Inspiration.  I’ve mentioned before that recipe ideas come to me in many ways.  Today for example, I spent my lunch break at the hair salon, a place I love for these three reasons:  first I adore my stylist and love hearing about her recent travels and life experiences; second because I always leave feeling refreshed and happy; and third because they have the best assortment of magazines!!  Today I left with 16 snapshots of recipes and ideas that I MUST try.  My head is spinning with fresh new visions.