Jersey Fresh Salad

Of all the summer months, August usually takes the heat, quite literally.  At least here in New Jersey, where it gets so hot and muggy that you don’t feel like eating anything but salads and cool drinks.
Although I didn’t have any recipes planned when I visited the farmers market this week, these gorgeous heirloom tomatoes stood out.

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I loved  how there were different colors, shapes and sizes and yet they are all tomatoes, sweet and juicy.

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I decided to make an easy, fresh and delicious salad.

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It was so easy that I feel like it is hardly a recipe, more or less  just throwing some produce together.
Jersey Fresh Salad:
•7-8 heirloom tomatoes
•3 fresh mint sprigs
•1/2  cup cantaloupe
•Sea salt to taste
1.) Cut cantaloupe into small cubes.  I like the cubes because it makes it easy to eat and it also visually appealing.
2.) Cut the tomatoes in half.
3.) Cut mint into small pieces or you could even rip the pieces.
4.) Sprinkle with salt to taste.
See, I told you it was easy!  This recipe is for a single serving so if you wanted to make it for more, you’d just have to add more of the ingredients.
If you were feeling extra interesting you could add some feta cheese or goat cheese!

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Now excuse me, it is expected to be a high of 93 today and I have a salad to eat.

Farm Fresh Friday: Nature’s Candy

If you’ve ever thought that fruit tastes like candy you wouldn’t be far off.
Because The Candy Box not only sells amazing, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate, but also fresh, sweet, fruit (and veggies) !
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As you pull up to this cute and quaint candy shop, you can grab some produce all summer long.
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Did you know that Jersey is known for their peaches too?
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It is easy to understand why this little shop is called a box.  The actual store is only the little building on the left.  It’s the kind of place you might just miss while driving by but it would be a shame if you did.
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If you’re ever in town or you are a local reader, make sure you stop in The Candy Box and try their chocolate.  You are definitely in for a treat.  Just make sure you grab some fruit on your way in – it will help balance things out  and I promise it is as sweet as the candy

Cilantro and lime.

I am so glad we had leftovers from last night’s dinner :D
I made a fish taco salad. Minus the tortilla.
I also put some of the sour cream/ancho chile dressing on top and a little of the caesar dressing. What an amazing combo!
I’m in love with the flavor of lime and cilantro. I could eat this flavor combo every day! So fresh and delicious.
Today’s workout is 4.5 miles again. I’m feeling a little unmotivated but Jay and I are meeting for dinner later so that should help me want to keep going so I can finish up and spend some time with him :D
Arrivederci!