summer vegetables Tag

Living in Arizona, I feel like allergy season is every season that it is not "the surface of the sun" hot. And for whatever reason (probably the massive amounts of rain we got this "winter") my allergies are so bad right now. Sinus, eyes, throat and even a horrible cough, is making me curse these "cooler" temperatures and wistfully awaiting the arrival of 100 degree days. They will be here soon enough.

I've been really trying to up my protein intake without adding additional animal protein (and all the fat and cholesterol that comes with it). I found a a fairly pure protein powder, Isopure  click here to learn more and I've added it to my morning smoothies...

This is a good side instead of pasta salad! Very light and refreshing and since it is oil and vinegar based dressing, works well for outdoor barbecues! Ingredients 1c whole wheat pearl couscous 1c vegetable broth 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 medium cucumber, diced 1c tomatoes (either cherry tomatoes cut...