If you have yet to try mango salsa, without a doubt you have been missing out, and it’s time to give it a try. For those of you that have, I don’t even need to tell you how good it really is. This salsa goes great with shrimp, chicken, or just about any type of meat. Of course, it would also go great served with just tortilla chips. A perfect dish to serve this with would be Jerk chicken, the flavors would complement each other nicely. This salsa is a basic combination of diced mango, bell pepper, green onion, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro. It is then mixed with the combination of lemon and lime juice for perfect flavor. This recipe can easily be double or tripled to meet your needs. Enjoy.

Ingredients:
1 mango (peeled, seeded and chopped)
¼ cup red bell pepper (finely chopped)
1 green onion (chopped)
2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
1 fresh jalapeño pepper (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a medium bowl mix mango, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, and lemon juice.
Step 2: Cover, refrigerate and allow to sit at least 30 minutes before serving.
(Makes 4 servings)

Black represents the absence of light and color. In Western cultures, black is considered the color of death. Its color personality is associated with feelings of mourning and grief, and also of hatred. However, black also can be powerful and provocative, which explains its use in men’s suits and its effectiveness when used in dresses. Wear black when you want to make an impression and project seriousness.

White is the symbol of balance and unity, of all the colors coming together as one in harmony. As such, white is a powerful symbol of purity and peace — for example, its use in wedding gowns and monuments. However, in a daily setting, white can be jarring and feel unfriendly and sterile. People are less likely to be productive or feel comfortable in a room painted white.

More computer finds that I wanted to share.  Some of these I’ve heard all my life so now I know if they are True or False.

Myth #1: Caffeine is addictive.False: Although caffeine is considered a mild stimulant, it’s not addictive, according to the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. Unlike classic stimulants – think cocaine and amphetamines – there’s rarely a strong compulsion to use caffeine.

But caffeine can be habit-forming. That’s why you may feel mild withdrawal symptoms if you skip your morning cup of joe or afternoon pick-me-up.

Typical symptoms include headache, restlessness and irritability. Should you decide to give up caffeine, don’t go cold turkey; instead, slowly decrease your consumption over a week.

Really though, why bother? Studies show moderate caffeine intake actually enhances your mood and improves alertness.

For adults, the American Dietetic Association suggests no more than 200 mg to 300 mg a day, which equals two to three cups of coffee.

This came through an email to me from Everyday Health.  I found this so interesting that I decided to pass it along to everyone.  This is more than I want to put into one post so it will be posted in 3 parts. 

Colors can have a profound effect on how you feel. Just choosing which color of dress or suit to wear makes a statement.

Yellow tends to be a color that promotes happiness and joy in people. This color is associated with optimism, energy, alertness, and adventurousness. Yellow is also intensely arousing, although less so than red, but can be overwhelming when the yellow is too bright. Many companies such as Kodak and Shell use yellow in their advertising to promote optimism and enjoyment. For the individual, wearing a yellow dress or spending time in a yellow sunroom can brighten up the day.

The original recipe called for the broccoli to be cooked. I decided to use it raw and let it cook in the oven. Reason – to keep it from being too mushy. The recipe didn’t call for the cheese nor corn, I added those and am glad I did. For changes, use chopped squash. This would also be good with a cup of cooked chicken added to the mix.

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This recipe is for my friend Sal Buttaci, Author of Flashing My Shorts and his wife Sharon

3 cups skim milk
2 pkg. sugr free French Vanilla instant pudding
1 pkg. Crystal Light Lemonade
16 oz. lite whipped topping
2 graham cracker pie crusts (lite/fat free)

Mix first 3 ingredients.  Fold in whipped topping.  Pour into 2 pie crusts.  Chill overnight.  Enjoy Guys!

Green, the color of life and nature, is associated in the United States with health and prosperity. Like blue, green can promote relaxation, peace, and calm. Because green is often considered the most neutral of the colors, it is often used in institutional settings such as schools and hospitals and in color therapy. Green in your clothing could help people think of you as positive and relaxed, and a darker green room could be an ideal place to unwind.

Orange is an odd color, in that it provokes mixed reactions. It’s not as intense as red, so it doesn’t prompt the same violent mood reaction. Orange and its darker sister, brown, tend to have connections to the natural world and the great outdoors similar to those of the color green. Regarding color and mood, orange can produce feelings of warmth and enthusiasm, while brown creates feelings of comfort and security. As such, brown furniture may feel seem more relaxing and pleasing in a room than orange furniture.

Violet – Because it is a “cool” color like blue and green, violet feels soothing and peaceful and can help relieve anxiety. However, purple also has connections to royalty and nobility, and can feel like an exotic color. A purple tie can add a touch of dash to your look; however, a purple suit probably would be too much. One study found that people responded much more positively to a store painted violet than they did to the same store painted in yellow.

This is a very simple and easy way to make delicious sautéed mushrooms. These go great on top of steak, chicken, pork, shrimp or just about any type of meat. Even give them a try on your favorite burgers. Although, I will admit this recipe is not perfect, but it’s really good. The mushrooms are sautéed in butter, oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and oregano. You can even add a little salt and pepper for more seasoning. If you are looking for a quick and easy sautéed mushrooms recipe give this one a try. Enjoy.

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
½ tablespoon olive oil
½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove (minced)
1/8 teaspoon oregano
1lb button mushrooms (sliced)

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a large skillet over medium heat,  add oil and melt butter. Stir in balsamic vinegar, garlic, oregano and mushrooms.
Step 2: Sauté for 20 to 30 minutes or until tender.
(Makes 4 Servings)

Finding a good taco filling recipe at times can be a little difficult. If you have been searching for a good recipe, the search has come to an end. After trying this you will never want to use another store bought seasoning mix again. One thing I really enjoy about this recipe is that it isn’t overloaded with seasonings like most taco fillings. This recipe uses ingredients such as diced tomatoes, onion, garlic and various seasoning to create a near perfect blend. This seasoning can be used with either ground beef or ground turkey. Top these tacos with guacamole, shredded cheese, or whatever you like. Enjoy.

Ingredients:
3lbs ground beef (or ground turkey)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
salt and pepper (to taste)
¼ cup cornmeal

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: In a large skillet over medium-high heat add oil. Add onion and sauté until soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic, chili powder, oregano, and cumin. Stir and sauté for 1 minute.
Step 2: Add ground beef and cook stirring often until it loses its raw color. Break ground beef up with a spatula into small chunks while cooking. Stir in tomatoes, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Stir in cornmeal and cook stirring constantly until the mixture has become thick.
(Makes 8 Servings)

The Rice Recipes Kitchen (The home of delicious rice recipes) invites you to try  Baked Rice Pudding Recipe. Enjoy easy rice recipes and learn how to make Baked Rice Pudding.

Cook Time:v1 hr 30 min
Level:Easy
Yield:v6 servings

Ingredients

1 cup cooked rice
2 1/2 cups milk
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
 
Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-inch glass baking dish.

In a large bowl, stir together first 7 ingredients. Spoon into prepared baking dish. Place baking dish in a large pan; pour water into the pan to a depth of 1-inch. Bake for 1 1/2 hours, or until lightly browned and set. Combine cinnamon and nutmeg; sift over top of pudding. Cool slightly and cut into squares to serve.

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