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Peace out to the LONGEST. WEEK. E-V-E-R!

Right? Ugh! I think this might be the first time since I started working four, 10-hour days that it felt like I was working four, 10 hour days. Every minute of every day has dragged on and on…and on and on!

I said sayonara to the week, and some hair, by fitting in a haircut after work. :) My ‘do was getting shaggy and I was feeling frumpy. Ahhh – that’s MUCH better!

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I don’t think I ever told you, but when Ben and I were in Italy we noticed that nearly ALL women under the age of – ohhh 60? – have long, luscious, gorgeous flowy hair. I felt like such an American over there with my bob. Alas, I just don’t have the right hair texture to rock long locks. Get’s too stringy.

What’s your hair situation like?

In other news, after a wickedly windy and brisk morning, the afternoon actually turned out kind of lovely! The clouds parted around noon and the sunshine warmed us all back up.

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I made a cheery looking dinner to go along with the beautiful sunset. Chicken with Kiwi Mango Salsa.

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I started with the chicken. I seasoned 2 chicken breasts simply with lemon pepper and cooked them up on the stovetop. It was warm enough to grill tonight, but we’re still out of propane.

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After the chicken was done, I generously topped it with my fresh, Kiwi Mango Fruit Salsa, dug in and was blown away. Flavor explosion!

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Kiwi Mango Salsa

dairy freegluten freevegetarian

Description

Kiwi Mango Salsa is a fresh and fruity flavor explosion. Enjoy it with tortilla chips, or spooned atop your favorite grilled meat.

Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 2 kiwis, chopped
  • 1 mango, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, seeded and diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 red onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • juice of 1 lime
  • salt & pepper

Directions

  1. Mix all ingredients together. Season with salt & pepper and serve.

This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.

 

We both thought the fruit salsa was incredible! Fresh and bright. We ate the leftovers…with spoons…over the sink…I know.

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