FOOD: Corn & Black Bean Salsa

Salsa of any kind is pretty much my favorite food... ever.  This one, just happens to be at the top of list of fave salsas.  It's so super easy to make and so delicious!  Not to mention, packed with protein (which is great for a veggiesaurus like myself).

Just grab your ingredients, mix and enjoy!

1 bag frozen corn - cooked and cooled
1 can black beans - drained and rinsed
1/2 red onion - diced
Jalapenos - diced (count depends on your taste for spice)
4 Roma tomatoes - diced (try not to add the seeds and juice)
Cilantro (as much as you like!) - chopped
1/4 tsp lime juice
Salt & pepper to taste
You don't need to be you can always add a clove or two of garlic... I, personally, love garlic on and in everything!

Now mix it all up and indulge... it's an amazing summer salsa.  It's fresh, light and scrumptious!

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MAKE: Chocolate Sugar Lip Scrub

So I'm obsessed with scrubs.  I scrub my face twice a day, my whole body daily and my lips every other day.  Skin feels amazing after it's been scrubbed... and most people don't even think to scrub their lips!  I came up with this oh-so-simple recipe for lip scrub that will leave your lips feeling silky smooth and moisturized.  And the best part?  It's 100% edible!  You can buy all these ingredients at your local market. 

You can use any pure extract you choose.  I have some orange extract that I think will be especially yummy in a scrub, too!

You can do things the difficult way, like me, and accidentally buy the packets of raw sugar.  Oops!  I also saw something called coconut sugar that looked quite granular. I think that would work pretty well for a scrub, too.

Just take all of your ingredients and mix them together... simple!  Then just scrub it on your lips and either lick it off or rinse with water.

I bought this cool little jar at Crate & Barrel for only $2!  I love that it seals, so this is great for gifting! 

This honestly took me 5 minutes to whip up.  It's so easy.  And seriously, it feels incredible after you scrub! Trust me!

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FOOD: Vegan White Bean Salad + Vegetarian Caprese

A little fact about myself.. I hate meat.  It has nothing to do with animal rights.  It has everything to do with the fact that I had a really bloody hamburger once when I was 12 and ever since then eating anything that once had blood makes me want to not eat again... ever.  I've been full on vegetarian for 2 years now.  I'd be vegan if it wasn't for the fact that I absolutely LOVE cheese.  I don't eat eggs, I don't drink milk, I don't eat gelatin...  So, needless to say, any recipes you get from me will be meatless!

This particular recipe was one I figured out on my own after eating it at one of my fave restaurants here in Pittsburgh.  It's SO easy, inexpensive, and you can make a ton of it at once to keep for a few days.  There are no measurements for this because it is all based on how you want it to taste.  I'll just list the ingredients for you and you mix as much as you want!

Ingredients:
Great Northern Beans (I've experienced with a few different beans and these are by far the best!)
Parsley
Green Onions
Fresh Garlic
Extra Olive Oil
Sea Salt (or Pink Himalayan Salt.. my new fave!)
Fresh Cracked Black Pepper

I usually make 2 cans of beans at once and add almost an entire bunch of parsley.  I use 2-3 cloves of garlic and 5-6 chutes of onion.  Add the rest to taste.

For my caprese other than the typical tomato, basil and mozzarella, I always put pepper on it and mix balsamic vinegar with EVOO and garlic powder, then spoon it onto the bread.  It gives it an extra little zip that is soooo delicious.

These 2 together make such a delicious vegetarian meal for spring/summer!  Enjoy lovelies!!

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