Mango Salsa

Mango Salsa

2 mangos, peeled and cut off seed
1/2 red onion
1 anaheim pepper
1 lime, juiced

Place ingredients in a food processor and process until coarsely chopped.  Serve with crackers, chips, rice and beans, or on Hawaiian Chickpea Teriyaki from Happy Herbivore.

This freezes well for future use.  Enjoy!

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Space Shuttle Discovery

I recently had the privilege of seeing the Space Shuttle Discovery at the National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles International Airport just outside of Washington DC.  For the Air and Space nut in me, this is always a thrilling stop. 

Last time we visited, the museum was host to the Space Shuttle Enterprise.  While trilling to see, Enterprise was never sent to space.  It was used as a test vehicle for landings. 

On the other hand, we were able to see Discovery on the launch pad.  We just happened to be visiting the NC coast when that same mission was launched, following a flight path up the east coast.  We got up early and were able to see the glow of the main engines as Discovery made its climb into space. 

Discovery was our first shuttle to go into space and our go-to shuttle for returning us to space.  I recall sitting in my junior year history teacher's classroom as a group of us watched Discovery lead our return to space after the Challenge accident.  Our family also watched as Discovery returned us to space after Columbia.

To see any shuttle up close is amazing.  Seeing Discovery was especially personal.  To see the scars of launch, space travel, and re-entry - wow!  It was truly breathtaking!  I hope you get a chance to see any of our shuttles on display for us around the country.  It's worth the trip!

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Kale Pesto

Pesto is one of my favorite foods.  It's great on crackers, sandwiches, pasta, etc.  However, traditional pesto is loaded with oil, butter, and cheese.  So, time to find/create a new adaptation.  This recipe pretty much comes straight from the Engine 2 Diet.  They call it Kale Butter.  I've added a clove of garlic and some salt and prefer to call it closer to what I'm used to - pesto.  I hope you enjoy it!

Kale Pesto

One bunch of Kale
1 clove garlic, peeled
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup steaming liquid or vegetable broth

Strip kale leaves from ribs and steam (see videos by Lindsey at Happy Herbivore).  Put garlic, walnuts, and cooked kale in food processor.  Process to desired consistency, adding steaming liquid or vegetable broth as needed.  Season with kosher salt to taste.  Enjoy!

Later note:  Bought some purple kale yesterday.  I'm looking forward to trying it and seeing how it goes over as pesto.  We love pesto on pasta too.  Can you say Purple Pesto Pasta 3 times fast?  I wonder how well it will go over with the younger set...  Colorful is good!

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Spring!

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