The Importance of Buying Local {Guest Post at Kelapo Coconut - Strawberry Lemonade Fizz}

Strawberry Lemonade Fizz

Today, I am honored to be guest blogging about The Importance of Buying Local on Kelapo Coconut's blog, We're Coconuts!. Stop by to read about why I decided to join a CSA ("Community Supported Agriculture" group) this summer, and to get the recipe for this frothy homemade Strawberry Lemonade Fizz, the perfect drink for a hot summer day, using fresh strawberries that are currently in season.

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Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce - Pasta Al Pomodoro

Pasta Al Pomodoro

Now that my boys are done with school, there will be days when I will be making an extra meal, namely lunch. Although it might be easier just to make a sandwich, pasta with a simple spaghetti sauce takes just a little bit more effort, and can turn lunch into a special meal.

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CSA Box #2 and an Easy Korean Spinach Salad "Banchan" Recipe

Easy Korean Spinach Salad "Banchan"

Last week, I picked up my first CSA box (Community Supported Agriculture), which contained baby arugula, lots of salad greens, spinach, scallions and fresh picked strawberries.

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Summer Pesto - Garlic Scape Pesto and Swiss Chard Garlic Scape Pesto

Toasted Gluten-Free Baguette Slices Topped with Swiss Chard Garlic Scape Pesto and Fresh Tomatoes

Although I joined a CSA this summer, my first box was a bit light due to poor weather conditions this spring and contained mostly lettuce greens, and no swiss chard or other dark leafy greens.

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Seven-Layer Dip {Secret Recipe Club}

Seven-Layer Dip, a Crowd-Pleaser

This is my second month joining in on the fun with the Secret Recipe Club, created by Amanda of Amanda's Cookin. This month there are over 100 food bloggers participating in the Secret Recipe Club. The idea behind this club is to give bloggers the chance to try each other's recipes without the other bloggers knowing it until everyone posts their results.

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