I love perfect hard boiled eggs and now that I have a Chicken Coop I know just how fresh the eggs are! But I hated cooking them until I found the best way to boil them. Time after time, I would follow someone’s tips or trick (sometimes it felt like a trick on me! lol) and I would have an egg undercooked or I couldn’t get the shell off easily. As silly as it sounds, the wives tails are many. Some state that if you have old eggs they won’t cook properly. Others suggest first placing your eggs in cold water then bringing to a boil and you will have a perfectly hard cooked egg. However with this approach, they are hard to peel because the whites fuse to the membrane. The list goes on and on! After years of many failed attempts I found this perfect recipe.
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A good friend gave me this black bean corn salsa recipe about 17 years ago, it has been such a hit on many occasions and I’ve passed it on to so many people I’ve lost count. The best part is it’s fresh and healthy! After my husband tasted it, he started requesting it all the time. Being the good wife that I am, I made it for him. And I made it. And I made it. I made it so much for several summers in a row I got to the point where I actually couldn’t stand the look or smell of it any more! Lol! I finally mustered up some motivation a few years ago and brought it back to the table. My husband was so excited about it, he actually hid a small bowl in the refrigerator from our guests.
Through the years I’ve always experimented with smoothies. Some good and some not so good. I have also grown accustomed to the taste of healthier foods. When you eat healthier I learned that you crave less sugars and unhealthy carbs. I remember when I tried my first healthy berry smoothie and thinking, “you’ve got to be kidding me? But now, I love them!
My family and I love having company, especially during the summer months. While entertaining can be fun, preparing the food can be exhausting. Thankfully, our friends and family are always willing to chip in and bring something yummy to eat. As often as we entertain, it can be hard to stay healthy. Recently, my friend decided to bring over a kale salad. I appreciate the fact that she and her family make it a priority to eat healthy. This kale salad is fantastic and we haven’t stopped talking about it! The great taste and multiple health benefits truly make it one of those keepers for your recipe index!