Summertime Food is the Best!

I have returned to the blogosphere! It's been awhile and I have missed my writing but I have been encouraged recently to get back to my writing by my friends, and even my late father who always told me " when you think you don't have anything to do, write." We'll lately it seems I have had plenty to do, but I really missed my blog.

I love the food that is available this time of year!  Fresh, local grown fruits and vegetables are in abundance and can help create a delicious menu for anyone - diabetic or not.  I shop the farmers markets and my favorite local store - BJ's Plants and Produce in Sherwood, owned by my friend Teresa Kyzer. The best part is they are open all day so you don't have to be there at 7am for the best selection!

Do you love Fresh salsa like I do? Here is an easy recipe featuring those amazing Arkansas tomatoes!

2-3 large fresh tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1/2  cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tsp minced garlic
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

I use my blender on low to mix it all up!


Now if you like ranch dip.... You can take 1/2 cup of your fresh salsa and mix it with a one ounce packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Dip Mix and 1 pint of low fat sour cream and you have a delicious dip perfect  for dipping celery sticks, zucchini, sliced peppers, and broccoli!

If you have any recipes you would like me to share, please email me at
Jhawking@sbcglobal.net.

Thanks!