Carnitas for Breakfast

Carnitas, Chard with Caramelized Red Onion, and Mango, Pineapple, and Avocado Salsa, Topped with a Fried Egg and a Garnish of Cilantro = Breakfast! (Recipe to follow...)

Snowy Day Creations in the Kitchen

The kids wanted to prepare food this afternoon so we made some great snacks, some of which will go really well with the Carnitas I made this afternoon.

Hannah's Tropical Fruit Salad



Chop up the following fruits:

• 1/2 cara cara orange
• 1/2 Fuji apple
• 1 banana
• 1/2 mango
• 4 strawberries

Combine in bowl.

To make a delicious Tropical Smoothie, add all ingredients and a splash of coconut water to blender and blend until smooth. You can also add a small scoop of vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt for a sweeter, creamier treat.

Samuel's Guacamole



3 avocados, halved, pitted and scooped out of shell
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 Tbs onion, minced
Juice of one lime
2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp sea salt

Mash onion and jalapeno in mocajete until well mixed. Add remaining ingredients and mash until smooth. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve with corn chips or plantain chips.


Melinda's Mango Pineapple Salsa



1/2 mango, diced
1/4 cup pineapple, diced
1 Tbs red onion, minced
Juice of 1/2 lime
Chopped cilantro
Pinch of salt, or more to taste

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and let sit for an hour or so for flavors to meld.