Etiqueta: Summer

climate change, Gardening, inspiration

Awesome Summer Project No. 1: Recycling Tires Great Ideas!

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS
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RECYCLING TIRES this summer, for fun, imagination, creativity. Maybe you just want to save the planet. No matter the reason, this is a great project for this summer 2021!

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Tire recycling or rubber recycling is the process of recycling vehicles’ tires that are no longer suitable for use on vehicles due to wear or irreparable damage (such as punctures).

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These tires are among the largest and most problematic sources of waste, due to the large volume produced and their durability.

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Cooking, Food

Shrimp Cocktail Delicious Recipe Enjoy! Part #2

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS
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SHRIMP COCKTAIL RECIPE

Ingredients:

1 pound Cooked and peeled shrimp
¼ cup Minced red onion
½ cup Tomatoes Seeded and diced
1 Avocado peeled, seeded and diced
¼ cup Minced cilantro
2 Tbsp Lime juice
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
salt and pepper to taste
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INSTRUCTIONS

Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir gently until combined. Spoon into glasses and serve immediately, or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.

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ENJOY!

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eating, Food, Gardening, inspiration, Nature

My Fresh Fruit Just Picked From Today!

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS
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This year Spring came late, Summer got here late, so unfortunately I didn’t have lots of produce like other years. But it was enough to satisfy the whole family, especially my grandchildren who love the fruit and veggies I grow every year.

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One of my babies taking a watermelon bath tab. The chichens had lot of fun eating this fruit afterwards!

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My Guava Tree with pink pulp fruit florished this year!

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And gave me these delicious and sweet guava!

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inspiration, Motivation

Don’t Let Anything to Stop You From Living Your Life!

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS
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Stop waiting for Friday, for Summer, for someone to come and help you get up.

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Happiness is achieved when you stop waiting for IT and make the most of the moment you are in NOW.

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“Letting go of negative people doesn’t mean you hate them. It just means that you love yourself.” – Anonymous

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Food, Health, inspiration

5 Summer Awesome Refreshing Drinks Ideas to Hydrate you and Make you Happy!

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

DELICIOUS SUMMER DRINKS

I grow mint, strawberries and watermelon on my yard, and this refreshing beverage is a wonderful way to use them all. You can add only mint and strawberries. Flexibility is the key! Ah, For extra flair, add some ginger ale.

MINT STRAWBERRY WATERMELON 

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A friend suggested I add a sprig of rosemary to lemonade. The herb makes the drink taste fresh and light, and it’s a pretty garnish.

LEMONADE WITH A TAD OF ROSEMARY….Ah, refreshing!

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Aguas frescas are refreshing fruit drinks they sell all over Mexico, and that you can find in this country at almost any taqueria. They’re cooling and sweet and are great alongside spicy food.

This is a cucumber juice base that seems to have the effect of lowering one’s body temperature. (Gives new meaning to the phrase “cool as a cucumber”.) 

CUCUMBER LIME MINT

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Making long blackberry shrub drinks is a creative way to use up extra fruit all the way summer. They are as colorful and refreshing as a summer drink should be.

MORA LARGA: LONG BLACKBERRY WITH MINT

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MELON MINT «AGUA FRESCA»…Delicious!

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Cooking, Food, Health

Delicious Salad For a Hot Summer You Are Gonna Love it!

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

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Creamy cucumber salad is the perfect summer recipe. Cucumber is a common salad ingredient because it is versatile as it can go well with many types of dressings. In this easy recipe, we are pairing this summer fruit with a creamy dressing made with a mixture of sour cream and Greek yogurt.

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Ingredients

  • 2  English cucumbers  (sliced into rounds)
  • 1  red onion  (thinly sliced)
  • 2 cloves  garlic  (minced)
  • 1/2 cup  sour cream 
  • 1/2 cup  plain greek yogurt 
  • 1 tablespoon  fresh lemon juice 
  • 1 tablespoon  fresh dill  (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup  green onions 
  • 1/2 teaspoon  sea salt  (or to taste)
  • 1/8 teaspoon  black pepper  (or to taste)
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Garnish:

  •  Green onion and fresh dill 

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dill. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir and set aside.
  2. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds or half rounds if using large cucumbers. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add thinly sliced onion. Just before serving stir sauce into the salad and mix to coat cucumbers.
  4. After adding sauce, the salad will stay fresh for about 2-3 hours, after which it needs to be refrigerated.
  5. Garnish with chopped green onions and dill before serving.
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Beauty, Gardening

Gardening and Harvesting Yummy Fruit and Veggies in Summer 2019

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

Gardening in summer 2019

It’s June! summer has arrived and it’s almost time for many of us to harvest our first squash, beans and tomatoes!

I have worked very diligently on my compost for the last 12 months to make sure that it would be perfect for my vegetable garden project this summer.
Now I have pumpkins, tomatoes, squash, peaches, berries, and nore, swiss chard and more veggies and fruits growing divinely and profusely.

 

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Beauty, Comida, Cooking, eating, Health

Yummy Avocado Roasted Chickpea Taco Salad Recipe for a Healthy Summer

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

Summer is here with sunny weather, flowers, veggies, warm water in the pool. Time to collect our vegetables and enjoy them. I hope you like this recipe too!

INGREDIENTS:

For the Roasted Chickpeas:

  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette:

  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 cups packed fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

For the Salad:

  • 4 corn tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • 6 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup chopped red cabbage
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels
  • 1 large avocado, pit removed and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the drained chickpeas in a clean dishtowel. Remove chickpea skins and let the chickpeas dry for a few minutes.
  2. Place the chickpeas in medium bowl. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, lime juice, and olive oil. Stir until chickpeas are well coated.
  3. Spread the chickpeas out in an even layer on a large baking sheet. Roast the chickpeas in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally. The chickpeas are done when they are dry and crispy on the outside. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  4. While the chickpeas are roasting, make the cilantro lime vinaigrette. In a blender or food processor, combine the shallot, cilantro, garlic, vinegar, lime juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
  5. Turn the oven to 375 degrees F. Brush each side of the corn tortillas with olive oil. Cut the tortillas into 1/4-1/2″ strips. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Place tortilla strips on the baking sheet in an even layer. Bake until golden and crisp, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with salt, to taste. Set aside.
  6. To assemble the salad, place lettuce in a large salad bowl. Top the lettuce with red cabbage, tomatoes, corn, avocado slices, cilantro, spiced chickpeas, and baked tortilla strips. Drizzle the salad with cilantro lime vinaigrette and serve immediately.

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Beauty, Hotels, Travel, Viajar

Best Places to Travel for Summer 2018 with your Family for Fun

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

Summer is here and it means vacation, relaxing, enjoyable times everyday of the week. You can travel or you can stay home enjoying your beautiful garden with your family and friends.

My favorite places to travel this summer 2018 are:

SANTORINI, GREECE

LAKE COMO, ITALY

However, things might change depending on the rest of the family. We usually choose one or two places each one of us and vote, I hope I win this year.

18 best places to travel for summer 2018

Beauty, flowers, Nature, Travel

It is Spring But Are you Ready for Summer?

Dr. Martha Andrea Castro Noriega, MD WMA FACS

Springs brings flowers, wonderful garden smells, the orchard full of apples, peaches and limes. Spring is happiness, dancing with the stars at night, jumping in the swimming pool at midnight. Yes, spring has my soul flying all over the beauty of the flowers, with the bees and the yellow butterflies. Spring after all. prepares me for a fantastic and energeric summer!