http://climate.weather.com/articles/recycle021508.htm

I found this great article on recycling and was amazed at how we (Americans) compare to others in our recycling efforts. For information on recycling tricky items, just click on the Earth 911 link.

Wild Hibiscus Mojito

I love my hibiscus tea from Argo Tea, especially iced in the Summer, and recently came across this recipe that I cannot wait to try very soon (when I'm no longer eating for two). Now we just have to figure this syrup thing out.

WILD HIBISCUS MOJITO

The best cocktail for hot summer afternoons. Originally conceived by Jocelyn Etherington 2007

3 oz white rum
1 oz fresh lime juice
1 ½ oz Wild Hibiscus Syrup
2 chopped Wild Hibiscus Flowers
2 halved lime wheels
2 Stems mint
Soda water

fill a high ball glass with crushed ice
Muddle in 1-2 stems of mint, lime wheels and chopped Hibiscus
Add Rum, syrup & lime juice to shaker with ice shake for 10 seconds & strain ½ into the glass
Top with soda water
Garnish with mint tip, makes 2 Mojito's

Elsa and I love our pasta. We probably own every variety of Barilla there is, but it is no longer our fav. after trying this homemade fettuccine . It was so good that I ran back and bought a ton more. Thanks Abe's.

Happy Cinco De Mayo!

I know that it's actually not a holiday, but at least it gives us an excuse to have fun on a Monday!

Tomatillo Salsa Verde Recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb tomatillos
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 Jalapeño peppers, stemmed, seeded and chopped
Salt to taste

Method

1 Remove papery husks from tomatillos and rinse well. Cut in half and place cut side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Place under a broiler for about 5-7 minutes to lightly blacken the skin.

2 Place tomatillos, lime juice, onions, cilantro, Jalapeño peppers, sugar in a food processor (or blender) and pulse until all ingredients are finely chopped and mixed. Season to taste with salt. Cool in refrigerator.

Serve with chips or as a salsa accompaniment to Mexican dishes.

Makes 3 cups.

On a more positive note, I decided to go with this instead. I will be so glad to have it later and wear forever instead of just 2 months. It's a good thing I finally did it. I went back to look at the yellow and noticed that the green is now gone.

I tried to order what could (possibly) be my last maternity purchase, got an order confirmation then this message below. POOR!

That top is almost sold out and will no longer be available.
Our physical inventory and online inventory occasionally
do not match up as they are not connected electronically.
Those online updates are done once or twice a week.
We are so sorry, but that top is available ONLY
in large.  Our online inventory should be updated
very soon.