Breakfast of champions

No, I am not about to write a blog about pancakes, bacon and all that good stuff. Truth be told I actually don´t eat any of those things. I am talking about what $20 mxn pesos can buy you - roughly $2usd. Yes, I said $2usd.

Hubby and I have recently started going to the local fruteria (fresh fruit market). I couldn´t believe how little the cost was for such FRESH fruit and veggies. Honest to goodness, I will do a separate blog on this one day and show you.

One of my goals for myself has been to really work on building my immune system, and getting my alkaline levels to that of a ´´health...ier person´´. There are a number of different ways to do this, and I am starting to do things little by little. Having a plant-based diet is a great way to start. Now, now, don´t get  your panties in a knot. I am not saying that one must subject themselves to nothing but seaweed, and plant. I am saying that if you can include things such as fruits and veggies in your every day diet....you´re half way there!!

So, my breakfast of champions??

Homemade juice. I usually take a portion of a papaya, a whole mango, a banana, and some fresh orange juice from the market. I put all these wonderful ingredients in my blender with a little bit of H2O, and VOILA!! Breakfast of champions. The best way to do this is drinking it on an empty stomach. You can always eat a little someth´n someth´n later on.

So, for less than $2usd I can make a fresh and healthy breakfast juice for hubby, myself and enough for tomorrow.

Awww...just another reason for me to love Mexico ;)

Men can cook too!!

Since moving to Mexico I have to admit cooking has turned to be more difficult than I would like. I´ve always loved cooking, and to be fair I still do. However, it is as if I am learning to cook all over again. I can´t find the spices that I am used to cooking with, and almost everything here has MSG. Now, on the plus side the fruits and veggies are fresher than this little Canuck could dream. Little by little I have made due, and thank goodness for Costco as they do sell an Organic All Seasoning Spice!! My cooking is slowly starting to taste more and more like, well, my food!! YAY!

Last night hubby decided I needed a break from the kitchen. It was my ¨night off¨ so to speak. I sat back at our breakfast bar, poured myself a glass of red wine and waited. Hubby used to cook more frequently when we lived in Canada as I was also working full time, but since I am no longer employed...guess I can´t complain now...eeep.

Well, oh well was this gal spoiled, or was she spoiled??!!! He made me my fave - chile rellenos, and tomatillo chicken!!!! Who knows what it´s really called, but it was sooooooo delicious. I loved my ¨break¨, and I am ready to cook albondigas for him tonight.

Thanks hubbs!!!