Diana MesaThis post was sponsored by the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association. In the Southwest region of Florida, around the Ft. Myers, Estero, and Immokalee areas, there is a hidden treasure trove of agricultural richness waiting …
Kakigori – Inspired Shaved Fruit Ice
It’s beginning to feel like fall, with the weather finally dropping below 90 degrees here in Miami… HA! So before the palm leaves start yellowing and falling off the coconut trees… allow me to share …
Watermelon Gazpacho – A cold tomato, cucumber, and watermelon soup
A fruity twist on a cold Andalusian soup. When summer heat is at its peak, nothing beats the refreshing burst of flavor that comes from a chilled bowl of gazpacho. This twist on the classic …
Why Fiber is Important for Diabetes
So you were recently diagnosed with diabetes, and one of the doctor’s recommendations was to eat more fiber. Great! That sounds easy enough… right? Not really, because you don’t even know what foods have fiber …
Cold Summer Pasta Salad
Still living in unbearable heat down here in South Florida, so my body only craves cold things. My mom makes these delicious cold pasta salads that sparked the thought of this one — her’s are …
Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad
Hey, mi gente! It’s summertime, and you know what that means – the season of juicy watermelons and crisp cucumbers! No sancocho around these parts, no way. It’s too hot. All I want to eat …
Let’s talk about diet culture
Diet culture. The sneaky little monster that seeps into every aspect of our lives. Since childhood, we’re bombarded with these systemic messages about food and our bodies, conditioning us into a vicious cycle of binging, …
Grilled Summer Veggie Skewers
Summer is still in full swing, and it’s the perfect time to enjoy the colorful, seasonal summer veggies like zucchini and tomatoes. If you’re looking for a mouthwatering dish that celebrates the season’s flavors, look …
How to Pick the Perfect Ripe Watermelon this Summer
The sweltering summer heat is unbearable! My body craves cold, juicy, and hydrating foods– no sancochos being served around here these days! But you know what IS being served? Watermelon. If you speak Spanish, what …
A tropical summer favorite: a simple mango ice cream recipe
Mango season in Miami Summer in Miami means mangoes. All the trees bloom in January, filling the air with mango flower aroma and pollen. A few months later, the juicy tropical fruits dangle from the …