Pico de Gallo Salsa Recipe - WW 0 pts.

Pico de gallo is a condiment like a salsa that is made with fresh chopped tomatoes, onions and chilies. It can be used just like a salsa for dipping tortilla chips into or as a side dish or a condiment. One advantage that it has over salsas is that there is less liquid and that makes it a perfect filling for tacos and burritos etc.
I just love Pico and put lots on all my foods, just can't get enough.  For those of you who don't like hot  spicy foods just leave off the chile peppers, it will still be really good.


Ingredients:

- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped

- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion

- 2 chile peppers, mild or hot, seeded and finely chopped (I used jalapeno)

- 2 tbsp chopped bell pepper

- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves (no stems)

- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

- salt and pepper, to taste



Directions:

In a medium sized bowl, combine all ingredients.


Entire recipe makes 4 servings, Serving size is approx 1/2 cup, each serving = 0 point value

Source: Closet Cooking

Wild Woman in You!

Just recently finished a custom order for a zebra print apron. Many customers have such creative ideas and good suggestions I thought I'd share some of them with you.

Wild Woman Zebra Print

                                Flag waist apron for the "Flag Lady" crafter

                                         Mary Englebreit print apron

                                                   Easter Heart apron

Retro gardener waist apron

Top 5 Treasures

Today's Top 5 treasures found are listed below. If you would like to have your shop featured here on my blog you will need to pick your favorite and list it in the comments along with your shop address. If not enough responses then I will randomly pick them. All comments and shops are welcomed but please note that unless your shop is opened you can not be considered as a contestant. Also all shops must have viable items for sale.

Many shops have reported that they have had direct sales due to being featured on my blog.

So be sure to invite your friends to be featured here and to check out the other shops great items.

Gemstone Cross Necklace by Bloomfield Beads
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Irish Doors photo by Something Shara
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Girlfriend Plate by Three Sisters
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Pink Ribbon Charity Bracelet by Vivat Regina
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Angels Wall Decor by Cedar Creek Treasures
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Where's Gail's Aprons?

Last month I entered an apron contest. It's was called Black & White. So you were to create any kind of apron but needed to be the colors of black and white. The contest I entered was by Tie One On.

All though I didn't win it was a fun challenge to just enter. Go on over and check out all the lovely aprons created. I entered two aprons but they are not listed under Heart & Sow Designs but under my first name Gail. See if you can find my aprons.

For the complete viewing of all the aprons go here to the gallery.

Happy Hunting!

How Important is Protein?

Protein is crucial for tissue repair, building and preserving muscle, and making important enzymes and hormones.

Your body needs protein to sustain you.  Never skimp on protein, have it 6 times a day.  Instead of eating 3 big meals a day you should eat 6 small ones.  You could look at it like this: 3 meals and 3 snacks.  Snacks should be healthy and include a protein and a fruit. 

Types of protein:

1. eggs
2. milk
3. cheese
4. beef
5. chicken
6. pork
7. fish
8. nuts & seeds
9. beans & legumes

Protein is a part of every cell in your body, and no other nutrient plays as many different roles in keeping you alive and healthy. The importance of protein for the growth and repair of your muscles, bones, skin, tendons, ligaments, hair, eyes and other tissues is proven since a very long time. Without it, you would lack the enzymes and hormones you need for metabolism, digestion and other important processes.

When you have an infection, you should eat more protein because it helps create the antibodies your immune system needs to fight disease. If you are injured, you may need more, as well, to help your blood clot and make repairs.

Your body can use protein for energy, if necessary, but it’s best to eat plenty of carbohydrates for that purpose and save your protein for the important jobs other nutrients cannot do.

Pick Your Protein Carefully
Your body needs many different proteins for various purposes. It makes them from about 20 'building blocks' called amino acids. Nine of these are essential amino acid, which means you must get them from food. The others are nonessential. This does not mean you do not need them. You just do not have to eat them because your body can produce them.

It is easiest to get protein from meat, chicken, turkey, fish and dairy foods. Cooked meat is about 15 to 40 percent protein. Foods from animal sources provide complete protein, which means they contain all the essential amino acids.
Resource: BellyBytes.com

Tuesday's Top 5 Treasures

Today's Top 5 treasures found are listed below. If you would like to have your shop featured here on my blog you will need to pick your favorite and list it in the comments along with your shop address. If not enough responses then I will randomly pick them. All comments and shops are welcomed but please note that unless your shop is opened you can not be considered as a contestant. Also all shops must have viable items for sale.

Many shops have reported that they have had direct sales due to being featured on my blog.

So be sure to invite your friends to be featured here and to check out the other shops great items.

Sequined Organza Butterfly Applique  by Mary Not Martha
MaryNotMartha.etsy.com

Shalom Bracelet with African Jade by Bead of Paradise
beadsofparadiseshop.etsy.com

Alpha and Omega by What I See
whatIsee.etsy.com

Multicolored Pack Felt Flower Set by Green View Lane
greenviewlane.etsy.com

Pink Tulip and Cat Tote by Cat Calls
catcalls.etsy.com