sweet and guileless: matcha-mango soft-serve!

you make me melt, you do.

you've probably heard of the one-ingredient banana soft-serve.
well, here's my variation:
overnight Matcha-Mango Morning-Madness!
within the parameters of this deliciousness,
i declare all discussions of antioxidants and vitamins superfluous.

tonight:
slice a mango into 2cm sq cubes
freeze the mango cubes.
this is your crucial one-ingredient base.

tomorrow:
i used a regular blender to
blend 6 frozen mango cubes
with 1 generous tsp matcha powder
and 4 small cubes of ice.

notes:
this made about 1 cup,
but it's probably wise to adjust to taste.
my mango was sweet and i like an icy matcha texture,
so I added the ice cubes, which you could leave out.
if your mango is sour, you might have to sweeten the mix with honey.
for flavour-contrast, i also tossed in a pinch of pink himalayan salt.

3 healthy ingredients. um yums. enjoy!

Queen of Sheba Salad: Beetroot Jewels, Orange & Quinoa!

* forgive the pixellation-my camera has gone off to China.

today's fridge-raid:
Jewel-toned beet cubes & orange slices
make for vivid, luscious, & effortless salad.

saute in olive oil:
1 shallot, sliced
1 tb coriander, chopped
add:
1/4 c beetroot, cubed
1/4 c cooked quinoa
handful, round-leafed spinach
a squeeze of orange
saute, salt & pepper to taste.

wash & toss:
baby romaine lettuce
orange slices

don't forget the confetti!
grate to top:
parmegiano reggiano

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"Never grow a wishbone, daughter,
where your backbone ought to be."

--Clementine Paddleford