Margarita Monday

Today's cocktail du jour is not your madre's margarita.

Mango Margie:

• 2 parts silver tequila
• 1 part triple sec or Cointreau
• juice of fresh lime (1 half)
• 1-2 parts mango lemonade (Trader Joe's)

serve over ice, with salt if you like

chips and guacamole are compulsory
table-dancing optional

photo by moi.

Words to Live by

Photo by moi. Sicily 2007.

Taste Treats

My current foodie obsession is Greek yogurt. This dairy delicacy is the consistency of ricotta, sumptuously smooth, and decadently rich. Though on the tart side, add a bit of fresh fruit (mango and strawberries are my fave) or a drizzle of honey and you have yourself a healthilicious treat.Photo by moi.

Things I Learned from Nigella

While Ina, Giada and Julia are my stateside culinary heroes, my favorite cooking Brit is without a doubt Nigella Lawson (sorry Jamie and Gordon). She could be serving canned beanie weenies and I'd watch with zeal.