Summer Only Comes Once a Year by The Pioneer Woman

Summer Only Comes Once a Year by The Pioneer Woman

I wrote this on Instagram, but I’m going to share it here too. I decided the Monday before the Fourth of July (after accidentally wearing my grody wear-around-the-house flip flops to church the day before – a whole other story) that my feet were atrocious and I HAD to get a pedicure before our Fourth of July celebration so I could wear a cute pair of sandals. So I put on the aforementioned grody flip flops and headed to my hometown an hour away.

After I finished at the nail salon, my pretty red toenails and I drove through Starbucks to get coffee. As I was handing my $5 bill to the person at the drive-through, the Oklahoma wind caught it and the money blew away. No one was ahead or behind me in line, so I pulled up five feet so that I could open my door, then yelled “DON’T WORRY! I’LL GET IT!” as I barreled out of the car.

After running after and grabbing the wayward bill (success!!!), I tripped and scraped the top of my left foot on a shrub that was part of Starbucks’ landscaping, causing a four-inch gash (well, a bleeding scratch) where my pride used to be. Fortunately, you can’t see the wound under the straps of these shoes, but rest assured it will probably leave a faint scar, which will forever serve as a reminder that I shouldn’t waste time on pedicures and just let people see my feet for what they are.

Or that I should never leave the house again—one or the other.

 
 
This pickup at the Merc reminds me of my life. Dogs everywhere!

Just the way I like it.

 
 
This makes me want a baby so I can have onesies in my house again.

(Any comments mentioning the fact that I will be a grandmother someday will be promptly deleted.)

(Har.)

 
 
Here is a pic of Mauricio, Alex, and Paige. We ate at the Merc when they were all here for the Fourth, and it was nice for us all to be together.

 
 
In other news, B-Man is extremely tall and very old! Like, he might as well be in his eighties!

He wears it well, I think!

(I love you, B-Man.)

 
 
The night we had dinner at the Merc, we had a last minute cancellation at The Boarding House. Ladd and I thought it would be fun to stay the night and let Alex and Paige watch the boys at home.

 
 
You know when you check into a hotel room and you look around and everything’s fresh and new? (Well, except for the towel Ladd used when he first walked in.) That’s how it felt for me. The night was young! It was filled with such promise!

 
 
So we both kicked off our boots/shoes, I poured myself a glass of red wine, and we watched “The Quiet Place” on TV.

(So good!!)

 
 
There were even warm chocolate chip cookies by the bed!

Then guess what we did? We went home at 11:00 pm, after the movie was over. We are so cool!

On Opposite Day.

We missed the kids!

 
 
I’ve been filming more episodes of my cooking show here on the ranch over the past couple of weeks. Here are a couple of pizzas I made!

 
 
They’re pizzas we serve at P-Town, and I love them.

 
 
And let’s talk about these biscuits: Ham. Swiss. Honey mustard butter. Amazing.

 
 
Peanut butter protein bars for the boys! They aren’t the most photogenic, but oh…are they delicious.

 
 
These mini cheesecakes, on the other hand…delicious AND photogenic!

 
 
My crepe myrtles are going bonkers right now! I love them so.

 
 
And the ranch has been a busy place. This is the third week of cattle shipping, which means six days a week, we are up at 4:00 am. Sleep deprivation is rapidly setting in, and yesterday I called Ladd Herman by accident. When I first woke up this morning at four, I actually thought I was a giraffe. That’s how confusing things are starting to get.

Fortunately, summer only comes once a year…

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Summer Only Comes Once a Year by The Pioneer Woman

I wrote this on Instagram, but I’m going to share it here too. I decided the Monday before the Fourth of July (after accidentally wearing my grody wear-around-the-house flip flops to church the day before – a whole other story) that my feet were atrocious and I HAD to get a pedicure before our Fourth of July celebration so I could wear a cute pair of sandals. So I put on the aforementioned grody flip flops and headed to my hometown an hour away.

After I finished at the nail salon, my pretty red toenails and I drove through Starbucks to get coffee. As I was handing my $5 bill to the person at the drive-through, the Oklahoma wind caught it and the money blew away. No one was ahead or behind me in line, so I pulled up five feet so that I could open my door, then yelled “DON’T WORRY! I’LL GET IT!” as I barreled out of the car.

After running after and grabbing the wayward bill (success!!!), I tripped and scraped the top of my left foot on a shrub that was part of Starbucks’ landscaping, causing a four-inch gash (well, a bleeding scratch) where my pride used to be. Fortunately, you can’t see the wound under the straps of these shoes, but rest assured it will probably leave a faint scar, which will forever serve as a reminder that I shouldn’t waste time on pedicures and just let people see my feet for what they are.

Or that I should never leave the house again—one or the other.

 
 
This pickup at the Merc reminds me of my life. Dogs everywhere!

Just the way I like it.

 
 
This makes me want a baby so I can have onesies in my house again.

(Any comments mentioning the fact that I will be a grandmother someday will be promptly deleted.)

(Har.)

 
 
Here is a pic of Mauricio, Alex, and Paige. We ate at the Merc when they were all here for the Fourth, and it was nice for us all to be together.

 
 
In other news, B-Man is extremely tall and very old! Like, he might as well be in his eighties!

He wears it well, I think!

(I love you, B-Man.)

 
 
The night we had dinner at the Merc, we had a last minute cancellation at The Boarding House. Ladd and I thought it would be fun to stay the night and let Alex and Paige watch the boys at home.

 
 
You know when you check into a hotel room and you look around and everything’s fresh and new? (Well, except for the towel Ladd used when he first walked in.) That’s how it felt for me. The night was young! It was filled with such promise!

 
 
So we both kicked off our boots/shoes, I poured myself a glass of red wine, and we watched “The Quiet Place” on TV.

(So good!!)

 
 
There were even warm chocolate chip cookies by the bed!

Then guess what we did? We went home at 11:00 pm, after the movie was over. We are so cool!

On Opposite Day.

We missed the kids!

 
 
I’ve been filming more episodes of my cooking show here on the ranch over the past couple of weeks. Here are a couple of pizzas I made!

 
 
They’re pizzas we serve at P-Town, and I love them.

 
 
And let’s talk about these biscuits: Ham. Swiss. Honey mustard butter. Amazing.

 
 
Peanut butter protein bars for the boys! They aren’t the most photogenic, but oh…are they delicious.

 
 
These mini cheesecakes, on the other hand…delicious AND photogenic!

 
 
My crepe myrtles are going bonkers right now! I love them so.

 
 
And the ranch has been a busy place. This is the third week of cattle shipping, which means six days a week, we are up at 4:00 am. Sleep deprivation is rapidly setting in, and yesterday I called Ladd Herman by accident. When I first woke up this morning at four, I actually thought I was a giraffe. That’s how confusing things are starting to get.

Fortunately, summer only comes once a year…

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How to Make Marmalade by Meseidy

I’d always been wary of marmalade, mostly because I just couldn’t wrap my head around it. To me, it was just jelly with a bunch of stuff in the way. I’d been peeling oranges all my life, and I couldn’t fathom how eating the rind and pith could possibly taste good—no matter how much sugar you mix with it.

 
 

I always pictured marmalade as one of those things served exclusively during proper English tea time. You know, in one of those fancy table settings featuring a towering tray of scones served with clotted cream, jam, and marmalade on the side.

 
 

It wasn’t until I attended culinary school that I learned how deeply I had misjudged marmalade. A classmate made marmalade, and another baked some English muffins. With a bit of encouragement, I toasted a fresh English muffin and spread on some of that “jelly with a bunch of stuff.” (This was just one of the things I loved about culinary school. Not only did I learn a ton, but it was also an opportunity to try foods I had never tried before.) That was the day I discovered, to my utter surprise, that I loved marmalade. 

 
 

What is marmalade?

Marmalade, preserves, and jelly are all different preparations of fruit spreads. Unlike other fruit spread that only use parts of fruit or fruit juice, marmalade is a made with whole citrus: pith, pulp, and rind.

 
 

Although it is typically made with oranges, it can be made with any kind of citrus fruit. The most traditional variety of orange used when making marmalade is the bitter Seville orange, but if you cannot find them, any orange can be used. 

 
 

I am a huge fan of oranges and I’ve been known to eat four oranges in one sitting. So I’m not really sure why I waited so long to try marmalade. But I’ve come to truly love it. With four simple ingredients, it’s easy to make, and I love how it’s loaded with both bright citrus and bitter notes.

 
 

Canned marmalade makes a great gift for friends, or you can stockpile it and keep it all for yourself. It is typically served on toast, scones, or English muffins but it’s also a great addition to sauces or glazes used on savory proteins. Citrus-glazed ribs or orange chicken, anyone?

 
 

Here’s a little canning quick guide in case you need it:

Sterilize jars: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Use enough water to cover the jars without the water overflowing when cans are added. Meanwhile, wash jars and lids in hot soapy water. Carefully add cans, rings, and lids to the boiling water. Leave them to boil 10 minutes.

 
 

Transfer to a clean kitchen towel to dry. Keep the water at a simmer.

 
 

Fill jars: Do not overfill the jars. Leave a minimum of ¼ inch of head space. Make sure there are no air bubbles along the sides of the jar. Wipe the rims of the jars down with a clean cloth before capping and tightening rims.

 
 

Process jars: Carefully lower jars into the simmering water. Water should be an inch or two above the top of the canning jar. Leave the jars to simmer in the water for 15 minutes.

 
 

Remove jars to cool: Transfer the jars to a clean kitchen towel to cool. Let them sit for a day to completely cool. While cooling, your jars will start to pop and create a vacuum seal. Once they have cooled, test the seals by pressing down on the center of the jar lids. Any lids that spring back have not sealed. These jars should be placed in the refrigerator and eaten first.

 
 

If you’ve been wary of trying marmalade, take it from me: Don’t be! It’s sweet, tart, a little bitter, but wonderfully delightful. 

 
 

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How to Make Marmalade by Meseidy

How to Make Marmalade by Meseidy

I’d always been wary of marmalade, mostly because I just couldn’t wrap my head around it. To me, it was just jelly with a bunch of stuff in the way. I’d been peeling oranges all my life, and I couldn’t fathom how eating the rind and pith could possibly taste good—no matter how much sugar you mix with it.

 
 

I always pictured marmalade as one of those things served exclusively during proper English tea time. You know, in one of those fancy table settings featuring a towering tray of scones served with clotted cream, jam, and marmalade on the side.

 
 

It wasn’t until I attended culinary school that I learned how deeply I had misjudged marmalade. A classmate made marmalade, and another baked some English muffins. With a bit of encouragement, I toasted a fresh English muffin and spread on some of that “jelly with a bunch of stuff.” (This was just one of the things I loved about culinary school. Not only did I learn a ton, but it was also an opportunity to try foods I had never tried before.) That was the day I discovered, to my utter surprise, that I loved marmalade. 

 
 

What is marmalade?

Marmalade, preserves, and jelly are all different preparations of fruit spreads. Unlike other fruit spread that only use parts of fruit or fruit juice, marmalade is a made with whole citrus: pith, pulp, and rind.

 
 

Although it is typically made with oranges, it can be made with any kind of citrus fruit. The most traditional variety of orange used when making marmalade is the bitter Seville orange, but if you cannot find them, any orange can be used. 

 
 

I am a huge fan of oranges and I’ve been known to eat four oranges in one sitting. So I’m not really sure why I waited so long to try marmalade. But I’ve come to truly love it. With four simple ingredients, it’s easy to make, and I love how it’s loaded with both bright citrus and bitter notes.

 
 

Canned marmalade makes a great gift for friends, or you can stockpile it and keep it all for yourself. It is typically served on toast, scones, or English muffins but it’s also a great addition to sauces or glazes used on savory proteins. Citrus-glazed ribs or orange chicken, anyone?

 
 

Here’s a little canning quick guide in case you need it:

Sterilize jars: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Use enough water to cover the jars without the water overflowing when cans are added. Meanwhile, wash jars and lids in hot soapy water. Carefully add cans, rings, and lids to the boiling water. Leave them to boil 10 minutes.

 
 

Transfer to a clean kitchen towel to dry. Keep the water at a simmer.

 
 

Fill jars: Do not overfill the jars. Leave a minimum of ¼ inch of head space. Make sure there are no air bubbles along the sides of the jar. Wipe the rims of the jars down with a clean cloth before capping and tightening rims.

 
 

Process jars: Carefully lower jars into the simmering water. Water should be an inch or two above the top of the canning jar. Leave the jars to simmer in the water for 15 minutes.

 
 

Remove jars to cool: Transfer the jars to a clean kitchen towel to cool. Let them sit for a day to completely cool. While cooling, your jars will start to pop and create a vacuum seal. Once they have cooled, test the seals by pressing down on the center of the jar lids. Any lids that spring back have not sealed. These jars should be placed in the refrigerator and eaten first.

 
 

If you’ve been wary of trying marmalade, take it from me: Don’t be! It’s sweet, tart, a little bitter, but wonderfully delightful. 

 
 

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Hanukeii, la nueva marca de gafas de la que todo el mundo habla

Hanukeii, la nueva marca de gafas de la que todo el mundo habla

Ha nacido una nueva marca. Se llama Hanukeii, vende gafas de sol y cuando las veas vas a caer rendida ante cada una de ellas. ¿Por qué? Por sus diseños, sus colores, su calidad y la filosofía que hay detrás de ellas. Empezamos por el final.

Hanukeii es algo difícil de explicar pero fácil de entender si lo sientes. Es una sensación indescriptible, que te hace suspirar en ese momento exacto, en el que por fin eres consciente de que tus preocupaciones han quedado atrás y empiezas a sentirte feliz disfrutando de un buen momento. Hanukeii es esa sensación que tienes cuando te quitas los zapatos, te remangas los pantalones y te dispones a dar un largo paseo por la playa. Es el momento donde la prisa, el ruido, el estrés y tus preocupaciones se difuminan y pasan a un segundo plano. Hanukeii es justo ese instante en el que respiras de nuevo el sabor de la vida. Al igual que lo es el verano. Y verano y gafas de sol van unidos de la mano.

Tras esto, es difícil no quedar atrapado ante esta marca, ¿verdad? ¡Espera a leer lo siguiente! Y es que, con una filosofía como esta, los resultados  no pueden ser sino buenísimos. Y así es, los diseños son preciosos. Con siluetas clásicas, y otras más atrevidas, encontrarás infinidad de modelos ideales, con multitud de colores y con una variedad espectacular de monturas. ¿Lo mejor? Además de lo bonitas que son, es que tienen los cristales polarizados. ¿Qué quiere decir esto? Pues que, además de proteger nuestros ojos de las radiaciones UV, ofrecen otras muchas ventajas. Algunas de ellas son que evitan los reflejos y deslumbramientos provocados por el sol y proporcionan una visión más nítida y con mejor contraste. ¡Maravilloso!

Modelos de gafas de sol de Hanukeii

Después de conocer un poquito más sobre Hanukeii, es el momento de descubrir sus propuestas. A continuación te mostramos algunas de las gafas de sol que encontrarás en su tienda online. De diferentes líneas y con diferentes formas y colores, son geniales tanto para hombre como mujer y se adaptan a la perfección a todo tipo de rostros. ¿Cuáles son tus favoritas?

M0delo Kailani

Diseño Wildkala

Modelo Nunkui

Modelo Maverick

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Borrar no, difuminar sí

Borrar no, difuminar sí

¿Tu rostro comienza a resentirse por el paso del tiempo? ¿Se te marcan algunas arruguitas cuando sonríes? ¿Notas ya esas líneas de expresión en tu frente o alrededor de tus ojos? Es algo inevitable. Aunque debemos aceptar los signos de la edad y que con el tiempo nos vayan saliendo arruguitas, podemos suavizarlas y minimizarlas con productos específicos y algún que otro ejercicio.

 

Si nos paramos a pensarlo fríamente, lo cierto es que las arrugas de expresión son un buen síntoma, sobre todo si tenemos en cuenta que son las que se dibujan en nuestra piel cada vez que sentimos una emoción. Es en estos momentos cuando los músculos del rostro se contraen y se marcan esas líneas que son tan características. De hecho, son las arrugas que comienzan a dibujarse a edades más tempranas y que se van intensificando con el paso del tiempo, sobre todo si tenemos en cuenta que, cuanto más pasan los años, más emociones experimentamos y más recurrente se vuelve la sucesión del mismo tipo de reacción facial.

Si estás orgullosa de tu edad pero amarías tamizar algunas arruguitas, ¡tenemos la solución! Con Essential Contorno de Ojos, Bolsas y Ojeras de Germinal, un gel crema multifuncional, ayudarás a reducir las ojeras y bolsas, aportando suavidad, hidratación y energía a las células. Además reduce la apariencia de las líneas de expresión y arrugas del contorno de ojos.

Las 5 acciones para disimular las arrugas de expresión

Este tratamiento es infalible para la delicada zona del contorno de ojos, ya que ejerce 5 acciones gracias a sus potentes principios activos:

1. Ácido Hialurónico: Rellena las arrugas desde el interior e hidrata la piel en profundidad.
2. Combinación de péptidos: Previene la degradación del colágeno, estimulan su síntesis, disminuyen y evitan la formación de arrugas.
3. Extracto de Chrysanthellum Indicum: Estimula la lipolisis, produciendo una disminución de las bolsas.
4. Polisacáridos de algas: Protege la delicada zona del contorno de ojos y reduce las ojeras.
5. Cafeína encapsulada: Potencia todos los principios activos del producto.

Desde la primera semana notarás los resultados. ¡No esperes más y hazte con el contorno de Germinal! Puedes encontrarlo en su web: www.germinal.es.

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Flower by Kenzo Red Edition. Todo al rojo para esta edición especial de coleccionista

Flower by Kenzo Red Edition. Todo al rojo para esta edición especial de coleccionista

La icónica Flower by Kenzo se tiñe de su color de culto, el rojo, en una edición especial de que sorprende y que viene firmada por uno de mis perfumistas favoritos, Alberto Morillas, creador también del original de 2000 (si os pasa como a mi, que todo lo posterior al 2000 me parece muy moderno, como de antes de ayer, os informo de que nos estamos haciendo mayores).

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‘Les Beiges À La Plage’ de Chanel llega a España

‘Les Beiges À La Plage’ de Chanel llega a España

El pasado viernes 13 de julio Chanel presentó en Madrid su espacio Les Beiges À La Plage, un nuevo concepto de tienda efímera para acercar al público de la capital su gama de maquillaje más playera, llevando así el espíritu veraniego a la ciudad.

 

Les Beiges À La Plage es un espacio exclusivo, moderno, dinámico e interactivo en el que todas las mujeres pueden vivir una experiencia inolvidable descubriendo todos los secretos del famoso ‘Makeup No Makeup’ tan actual, de la mano de los profesionales de la marca. Un espacio tipo Beach Club, donde se puede maquillar, hacer fotos, descansar en una tumbona, o tomar algo exclusivo en su terraza, disfrutando de la ciudad de manera diferente.

 

Y además de este concepto ciudad, Les Beiges À La Plage se declina en las playas: Chanel te ofrece este verano un recorrido en varios Beach Club, ofreciendo servicios exclusivos. Déjate sorprender en un ambiente único donde podrás disfrutar de una carta específica de servicios personalizados, de 12h a 21h. ¿Quieres saber cuáles son?:

• Escuela de maquillaje: Aprenderás, de la mano de los profesionales de la marca, todo sobre el nuevo nude, make up no make up y a sacarte partido con la gama Les Beiges, en un ritual de 30 minutos.
• Yoga facial: En este taller podrás aprender los movimientos y gestos específicos que permiten levantar y tonificar, el rostro, el óvalo, descansar la mirada y alisar y suavizar los pliegues naso-labiales y el contorno de la boca.
• Taller de peinados: ¿Cómo complementar tu look? Con un peinado de 10 es fácil y a eso te van a enseñar en este taller en el que aprenderás y disfrutarás a lo grande.
• Boutique: Aquí podrás comprar los productos usados en los talleres.
• Photocall: Siéntete una estrella en esta tarima donde poder auto-maquillarte y hacerte fotos para compartirlas en redes.

 

¡Anímate y vive una experiencia diferente este verano de la mano de Chanel! Durante los meses de julio y agosto estarán en diferentes lugares de España:

–24 y 25 de julio: Nikki Beach Ibiza
–31 de julio y 1 de agosto: Nikki Beach Marbella
–11 y 12 de agosto: Trocadero Sotogrande
–31 de agosto y 1 y 2 de septiembre: Estación Renfe del Norte de Valencia

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El verano no ha acabado y H&M pretende seguir conquistándonos con su colección de vestidos

El verano no ha acabado y H&M pretende seguir conquistándonos con su colección de vestidos

Sabemos que estamos en época de rebajas, pero las firmas siguen lanzando nuevas prendas veraniegas con la única intención de conquistar nuestro corazón más fashion. H&M nos recuerda que todavía queda lo mejor del verano, por ello lanza una colección de vestidos perfectos para las inminentes vacaciones. Tipo pareo, estampado, con volantes o en versión mini; la variedad siempre está presente. Bajo el título de ‘Dress Code’, la modelo Vanessa Moody nos muestra un sinfín de diseños.

El largo sí importa

Los maxi vestidos son "el nuevo negro" y desde hace ya muchas temporadas -tantas que perdimos la cuenta- son el must de la temporada. Tipo pareo y con escote en V, este diseño será el favorito de todas aquellas fashion victims con ganas de marcar la diferencia con muy poco.

Las flores son un fondo de armario (y no pasarán de moda)

Hablar de prendas de fondo de armario es hablar de diseños donde las flores toman el control de la situación. Este modelo en tejido de crepé se presenta con el fondo blanco, de este modo es capaz de adaptarse a todos los estilos y a todos los complementos posibles.

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En Trendencias | Todo lo que necesitamos meter en nuestra maleta de verano lo firma H&M (¡palabra!)

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8 razones que te harán tener ganas de ensalada todo el tiempo

8 razones que te harán tener ganas de ensalada todo el tiempo

Cuántas veces hemos dicho esta semana empiezo a comer sano y por una cosa u otra no hemos conseguido nuestros propósitos. Quizás la falta de motivación o de información nos hace tirar la toalla demasiado pronto. Pero cuando sepas todo lo que una alimentación saludable puede aportarte, ¡no habrá vuelta atrás! ¿Nuestra propuesta para comer delicioso sin dañar nuestro cuerpo? ¡Las ensaladas! Porque comer rico no significa comer aburrido, te animamos a que las incluyas mucho más en tus rutinas. Te damos las razones para hacerlo.

Razones para comer ensalada

1. Hidratan y refrescan.Debido al altísimo porcentaje de agua que se da en la composición de frutas y verduras.
2. Dan vitalidad.Los vegetales son fuente de vitaminas que tienen infinidad de beneficios y participan de procesos orgánicos, como el correcto funcionamiento del sistema nervioso.
3. Depuran el organismo.Debido al alto contenido de agua y de potasio, y el bajo contenido de sodio de los vegetales que la componen. También la presencia de aceites esenciales que dilatan los vasos renales. Por estas razones, comer ensaladas contribuye a la eliminación del exceso de líquidos y al tratamiento de la hipertensión. También aportan beneficios en casos de hiperuricemia, gota, afecciones articulares, reumatismos y personas con tendencia a formar cálculos renales.
4. Protegen la piel.Vegetales como la zanahoria, remolacha, pimientos, tomate y lechuga, aportan vitamina A que renueva la piel y vitamina C. Además, estimula la producción de colágeno, una proteína que mantiene la piel tersa y lisa. Si además, se acompañan frutos secos y se aliñan con aceite de oliva virgen, se enriquecen en ácidos grasos insaturados, imprescindibles para mantener una piel hidratada, y en vitamina E, que evita la aparición de manchas.
5. Regulan la función intestinal y mejoran la digestión.Ya que los vegetales son ricos en fibra y previenen el estreñimiento, contribuyen a reducir el colesterol sanguíneo y a controlar los niveles de glucosa en sangre, lo cual es beneficioso en casos de diabetes. Vegetales como la escarola, el apio, la achicoria, la alcachofa, la endibia o el rábano estimulan el funcionamiento de la vesícula biliar y del hígado.
6. Aportan pocas calorías.Además, producen sensación de saciedad.
7. Cuidan el corazón.Por la cantidad de antioxidantes que aportan y bloquean la acción dañina de los radicales libres, sustancias que intervienen en el desarrollo de enfermedades cardiovasculares, degenerativas y cáncer.
8. Previenen la anemia.Especialmente las verduras de hoja verde. En este caso, se aconseja acompañarlos con alimentos ricos en vitamina C, como cítricos, kiwi, frutas tropicales, tomate, pimiento, etc.

¿Dónde tomar buenas ensaladas?

Pocos son los restaurantes que no incluyen ensaladas en su carta. Pero también son pocos los que pueden presumir de recetas dignas de los paladares más exigentes. Nosotros te proponemos dos direcciones en Madrid: los “Montes de Galicia” y “Juanyta ME MATA“.

El primero tiene una propuesta irresistible, su ensalada propia, elaborada con el máximo mimo por sus chefs. Contiene un delicioso bouquet de las mejores lechugas complementarias, además de algunos ingredientes típicos de la dieta atlántica: Jamón de Pato, Jamón Ibérico, Pasas, Piñones y Cilantro.

El segundo nos conquista con una deliciosa y equilibrada receta que incluye el mejor tomate marmande (famoso por su sabor y textura), acompañada por mozzarella (uno de los quesos italianos más populares por su delicioso sabor y por sus propiedades) e hígado de rape.

Recetas de ensaladas

Ahora que ya conoces las razones para comer ensalada, te vamos a dar varias ideas para que las puedas tomar todos los días sin aburrirte. Ficha nuestra galería y toma nota de las mejores recetas.

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How to Meal Plan for a Picnic by Joanne

It’s picnic season! Picnicking is one of the best parts about summer if you ask me, and today we’re going over how to plan out a lovely picnic. Whether you’re treating yourself, going out with a significant other, or want to go out with the whole family or a group of friends, picnics can be a refreshing way to spend a few hours outside.

I admit that I’m a total picnic romantic, but I really think it’s one of life’s greatest simple pleasures. I don’t just love picnics themselves; I also love the idea of a picnic, plus actually planning and packing them. Picnics always feel special to me, and it’s something to “do” that doesn’t cost anything.

(Well, there’s the cost of the food, but you’re just taking a meal you need to eat anyway and doing it outside, so I don’t think that counts).

 
 

Plan the food

First, decide how much you want to eat. Do you want just a few snacks, or do you want a hearty meal?

If you’re only doing snacks, the prep is often a lot easier, but an actual meal can be more satisfying and have more staying power if you’re spending the day outside.

Next decide on a theme. Sometimes if I’m going on an impromptu picnic, I’ll just throw various leftovers together in a picnic bag and get out the door, but most of the time I like to put a little thought into it ahead of time so the meal feels cohesive.

 
 

Here are a few picnic theme ideas, ranging in heartiness.

Wine & Cheese: Think of this as like a portable cheese and charcuterie platter you’d do for a party, but right in your picnic bag. Pick 2-3 cheeses that you enjoy, 2-3 different types of charcuterie, a batch of roasted nuts, and a complementary fruit like fresh green grapes or sliced melon. Then pack some wine to go with it. They even have special to-go bottles that you can put the wine in so you don’t have to worry about the glass.

Summer Tomato Picnic: One of my favorite picnic themes is to center around tomatoes, one of the fruits that I most look forward to eating in the summer when they’re at their peak. I’ll pack up a big container of fresh bruschetta, a loaf of bread, and some caprese pasta salad for a hearty vegetarian-friendly meal.

Greek Picnic: If I want to include some meat in a picnic, I like chicken the best because it tastes great cold. Most often, I’ll cook up a batch of chicken souvlaki, then pack some sliced tomatoes, kalamata olives, pepperoncinis, and tzatziki to enjoy with the chicken. You can also bring some pita along and make chicken souvlaki tzatziki pockets.

Light and Fresh Salads: Since it’s usually hot out, sometimes I only want to eat something that’s light, like a salad. Generally, it’s best to stay away from lettuce-based salads, as they wilt if you put the dressing on beforehand, unless you’re willing to bring the dressing separately and toss it at your destination. I usually pack things like quinoa salad, broccoli salad, bean salad, or if I want something heartier, tuna salad or egg salad.

 
 

Plan drinks

You can bring pretty much any kind of drink you want on a picnic, as they now sell special thermoses for everything. The one I have in my bag is a Corkcicle that was gifted to me, but there are many different brands making these.

For cold drinks like homemade lemonade, I recommend buying an insulative thermos made for keeping cold liquids chilly.

If you want to drink wine or another other bottled beverage, they sell special containers to transport these things without having to worry about broken glass or bottles.

Honestly, since I drink water most of the time anyway, I usually just bring a water bottle and call it a day.

 

Plan for mess making

Trust me, always bring some sort of cleaning towel, whether it’s a few paper towels, napkins, or a small kitchen towel. Sometimes it’s windy, or there aren’t proper tables, and messes happen. You’ll want something on hand to clean things up, wipe up liquids, and so on.

It’s also nice to bring some sort of wet wipe to wipe your hands afterward (and sometimes even before the picnic, if your hands have gotten dirty along the way).

 
 

Pack it up and go

A few years ago I purchased this lightweight, insulated picnic cooler, and it has been really nice to have. The old-school wicker picnic baskets are adorable and nostalgic, but they won’t keep the food cold, so those are best for snacks or a quick journey.

For food containers, I like to pack everything in lightweight plastic tupperware. Most of the food storage I use at home is made of glass, but carrying around glass containers outside is heavy!

If you’re bringing cold food, make sure to pack an ice pack or two in your bag so your food doesn’t spoil.

And finally, don’t forget to bring cutlery if you need it. This all just depends on if you’re packing finger food, or meals that need a fork or spoon to enjoy.

 
 

Enjoy!

Most of all, enjoy your picnic! I find picnicking to be a form of self-care, and a restorative way to pass a couple hours with yourself or with others in an outdoor setting. For many of us who are indoors much of the year during cold winters, getting outside in the summer helps bring peace and calm to our days.

What are your favorite picnic foods? Share in the comments below. Happy picnicking!

 
 

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