Grilled Shrimp Skewers

We are big fans of summer…although, let’s be honest it’s sunny everyday down here! We have been taking full advantage of the sun and utilizing our new lanai and outdoor space. We purchased a weber grill on July 4th and have been using it a ton.

Today I’m sharing one of our favorite recipes with all of you!

…I’m going to let you in on a little secret, it’s super easy!

Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients:

Wild Caught Raw Shrimp

1 Medium Organic Orange Pepper

1 Medium Organic Green Pepper

1 Large Organic Sweet Onion

Coconut Oil Cooking Spray

Pink Himalyean Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)

Wooden Skewers

Directions:

Thaw shrimp if frozen. 

Heat up the grill between 350°-450°

(please follow proper safety measures when grilling)

Take your skewers and place raw shrimp, peppers and onion on the skewer. 

Alternating the ingredients. 

Place raw skewers on large serving plate. 

Spray all skewers with coconut oil spray (both sides) and season with salt and pepper to your liking. 

Then place skewers onto the hot grill. 

Cook shrimp skewers until shrimp has been throughly cooked through, approximately 7 minutes. Be sure to flip the skewers (with tongs) halfway through. 

You will know that shrimp is cooked when it become pink on the outside and white on the inside. Shrimp become very tough when overcooked. 

Once fully cooked remove from the grill and serve!

Be sure to turn off your grill once complete.

Enjoy!

Coffee Ice Cubes

Do you love ice coffee?

But hate when the ice melts and dilutes that beautiful bold coffee flavor? I’ve got just the solution for you!

Coffee ice cubes!

All you need to do it brew your favorite coffee at home {or buy it} and let it cool down to room temperature. 

Pour your room temperature or cold coffee into ice cube trays {this part can be a but messy…it’s okay, the finished product is worth it!}. 

Then stick ice cube trays into the freezer until the coffee is completely frozen. I like to do this over night, so ensure that it everything is frozen. 

Then add the ice cubes to your favorite ice coffee…and bam! There you go!

This is the perfect recipe for hot Florida summers. 

Try it out and let me know what you think!

Healthy Ideas for Memorial Day!!

Memorial Day is typically thought of as the start of summer. In my home that weekend is filled with bike rides, beach walks, barbecues and sunsets. 

This year is going to look very different since we are dealing with a world wide pandemic. However, we are determined to make it fun, be outside and soak in the start of summer!

Here are some ways that you can soak in the magic of this long weekend at home. 

Go for a morning bike ride!

Make a fun summer salad, here’s one of my favorites!

Grill out! Take your favorite proteins or veggies and grill them outside in the sunshine. No grill, no problem. You can easily do this stovetop with a grill pan.

If your state/county allows go to the park….keep the recommended 6 ft distance…and soak in the outdoors. Bring your favorite book or play frisbee with a friend. 

Cut up some watermelon…and maybe even enjoy some fresh seasonal fruit!

Here is the list of Florida’s seasonal produc

Watch sunset {ideally at the beach} but watching it from your home with your loved ones is just as special. 

Enjoy a refreshing summer cocktail! Here is my favorite Lean and Green Body® approved cocktail

VODKA SODA

Ingredients:

1 glass with ice 

1 oz Tito’s Vodka

Juice from 1 whole lemon

4 oz of club soda

Directions:

Stir and Enjoy! Happy Memorial Day!

As someone with a long line of military heroes in my family, I just want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all who have served past and present. This country would not be what it is today without you, thank you for all you continue to do for us.