Thursday, May 23, 2013

SUPER HEALTHY MAYONAISE FREE COLORFUL SALADS!!

Hi friends.....
I wanted to quickly share some super tasty, healthy, colorful easy to make salads...just in time for summer...
QUINOA SALAD:
cook quinoa according to directions
add 1 can of each:
chick peas, black beans (rinse and drain)
add chopped scallion, peppers & broccoli
add some frozen corn & peas
mix your favorite italian dressing...I use balsamic
ENJOY!!
TUNA & AVOCADO
drain 1 can of solid white albacore tuna fish
add: avocado
 chopped tomato
chopped onion
salt & pepper
MIX TOGETHER & ENJOY!!
xo, Mariaelena

Saturday, May 11, 2013

MY SUPER SIMPLE HYDRANGEA WREATH

Hi Friends....
Needed to fill the space in my "wall frame" for the season...I decided on a simple hydrangea wreath...and I do mean SIMPLE....these photos show the easy tutorial....



A paper plate, hot glue and dried hydrangeas I cut in the fall from our tree!!

Glued into place...

A bit of burlap and VOILA!!!

Have a wonderful day & please stop by again...
xo, Mariaelena


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