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Tropical Winter Citrus Parfait

It’s been raining here in Southern California for almost two weeks straight, and as happy as I was to cozy up inside with my softest sweaters and a hot cup of coffee, I was definitely feeling the lack of sunshine. Finally this morning, the sun peeked out from behind the storm clouds and gave all of us a much needed day of joyous rays and some vitamin D! With the gorgeous day ahead of me, I thought it would be perfect to whip up some breakfast parfaits with a whole array of winter citrus fruits to give my family and I a vitamin C boost while we soak up this sunny day! 🙂 My Tropical Winter Citrus Parfait is a bright combination of grapefruit, orange, tangerine, lime, and fresh mango with creamy coconut yogurt and crunchy coconut-chia granola for a breakfast that will pick you up out of the winter blues!

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*Showstopper* Summer Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

One of the best things about summer is the gorgeous array of fresh fruit that is perfectly ripe and ready to be enjoyed! I love finding different ways to use all the delicious fruit while it’s in season. Lately I’ve had a craving for Panera’s strawberry salad with poppy seed dressing. I haven’t had it in yearssss, so it was a random yet particular craving. At the farmer’s market, I had just picked up some lovely nectarines and strawberries so I thought I’d try to feed my craving and make a salad using all the summer fruit I love! My Showstopper Summer Salad is a striking blend of spinach, strawberries, blueberries, nectarines, mandarin oranges, red onions, and honey roasted pistachios drizzled with a rich and creamy poppy seed dressing. All the delicious flavors of summer in one quick and easy salad!

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