Recipe + Vintage Bowl : Mango Salsa

I live for fresh fruit and veggies (clearly that means I am living in the wrong state). I love going to the farmers market and smelling the ripe tomatoes or picking fresh herbs from the garden. There is nothing that tastes better to me than perfectly ripe produce. So in celebration of summer and the abundance of goodness available, I decided to make salsas. The first one I will put up is a mango salsa. Although I really like supporting local produce, mango is one of those treats that I have to indulge in. Hope you enjoy!

Ingredients:
3 Ripe juicy mangos
2 small really juicy limes
1/2 cup of  cilantro chopped
1/2 a cucumber mostly peeled
1 fresh jalapeno (or 2)
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt to taste


This is so simple, dice the mangos, cucumber and jalapenos. Chop the cilantro and mix all together, then add the lime juice and olive oil, and salt to taste. I would usually let it sit overnight to mix all the flavors together. Eat with as a topping on a salad, on top of grilled salmon, with lime and chili tortilla chips, or just grab a fork!

Happy Fresh Veg Season!

Alea

Things That Please Me: Midsummer

Happy Mid-July. There is a lot that I love about this month, biking, thunderstorms, my birthday (!) and this year to add to the list, the Mighty Swell Summer in the City Sale.

Here are some more loves for my lovelies

*That silly boy with the glasses made a grand return, tomfoolery.
*Friends near and far.
*Unusual melodies.
*Loving that high waisted shorts are all the rage, so cute.
*Need something to cool down from all the heat? Loving these.
*Bikes and Film, I say Yes!
*Make sure you're keeping your noggin safe when riding, digging these adorable helmets. 

Happy Mid-July!

Alea

What We Wore: Sunshine and Wine

I have been loving these beautiful summer days filled with sunshine, especially when I can be out and about around town in vintage frocks. Alea and I took full advantage of a local Italian place's half price wine this week. It was fun to dress up, go for a walk, drink a bottle of wine that we had never tried before, and catch up on life's happenings. I wore: vintage yellow dress, thrifted leather clutch, vintage leather peep toes,  and my grandmother's gold watch. 

Recipe + Vintage Glasses : Micheladas

 My grandpa in Mexico, had a tradition of a 3:00 "coochie coochie" time, a time for a drink and some snacks and lots of jokes. In honor of my gramps, I made some micheladas. These are not up to par with the ones we had in Mexico, but they are wonderful and refreshing on a warm summer day!

Ingredients:
Corona
a few splashes of Maggie sauce
2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce
2 key limes
tobasco
sea salt rim

Use a lime to rim the glass, then dip it in salt, start with about 2 limes worth of juice, a few squirts of Maggie and Worcestershire then add tobasco to taste. Finally, top off with corona. Cheers to you Papa Bu!

The Happenings: Mighty Swell Summer in the City

Mighty Swell Pop Up Shop, is looking forward to another sale, July 23rd and 24th! Can't wait to see lots of lovely people out at the shop!