Spicing things up on a Sunday night…

Sundays are usually our lazy days and a time that we like to spend with family. This past weekend we had Simon’s brother and his girlfriend over for a home-cooked Thai meal. One of my favourite things that we prepared was fresh Mango Salad. It was my first time making this dish and I wasn’t sure how it would turn out but it ended up being a huge hit! Thought I would share the recipe for those looking for a refreshing summer salad.

Prep time: 35 minutes

Serving size: 6

Ingredients:

3 unripe mangos

1 sweet red pepper

1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 cup chopped fresh lemon mint

1/2 cup chopped peanuts

1 lime

2-3 Thai chilis

Instructions:

Julien the mangos and red pepper into long thin strips and throw them in a medium sized bowl. (This will be a lot easier if the mangos are not ripe).

Chop up fresh cilantro, lemon mint and Thai chilis (2 will make the salad medium spicy. for those more adventurous, add in 3, or even 4!) and add to the bowl, along with chopped peanuts.

Squeeze all the juice out of the lime and drizzle over the salad.

Mix all ingredients together, garnish with a couple whole chilis and serve!

If you try this recipe, I would love to hear your thoughts.

Enjoy!

Back to blogging

Over the last couple years my boyfriend and I have spoken many times about our desires to get back into the blogosphere but there always seemed to be something delaying the process. Now that we are beginning the search for our first home, I decided what better time than now!

In addition to home related posts, since we are both avid foodies and love to cook for friends and family, be prepared to hear all about our favourite recipes, restaurants and appliances (I anticipate a few guest posts from Simon, the former “Eats and Beats” blogger).

My other passions include, but are not limited to: home decor, fashion, beauty, travel, sports and of course our two cats, Ackee and Saltfish (named after Jamaica’s national dish).

Stay tuned for more to come!