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Hi, I'm Estela. I'm a Registered Dietitian & stay-at-home mom living in Southern California. Weekly Bite is a lifestyle blog centered around food, life, & mommyhood. I hope you enjoy my recipes & adventures! Thanks for stopping by!

Eight Days

By Estela - Weekly Bite, May 11, 2012 7:59 am

Mr. Weekly Bite & I just returned from eights days in Hawaii (sans kids). We hadn’t taken a vacation like this in a long time. We stayed in beautiful Ko Olina, ate delicious food, drank fresh coconut water, laid on the beach, got way too much sun, but most important, we got to spend quality time together :) . After a wonderful & relaxing eight days we are easing back into our regular routines. We enjoyed being in our little vacation bubble, but are very happy to return to our little girls :) .

{I’m still here} Honey Lime Melon Salad

By Estela - Weekly Bite, May 1, 2012 7:40 am

Hi Friends! It’s been over a week since I last posted, so I thought I’d make it up to you by showing you this refreshing (and pretty) salad.

I also wanted to let you know that Weekly Bite is still here and not going anywhere :) . I’ve been busy doing (and loving) the mommy thing.

My life has been busy, hectic, crazy, full, and I love it… but, I also love this little space I have on the internet, and I am so happy & grateful that you’ve stuck around :) . I miss you guys and I hope to fall into a more regular posting schedule soon.

So, in the meantime, I have this lovely salad that is perfect for warm weather.

It has watermelon, honeydew melon, lime juice, & honey. It’s perfect for those summer cookouts!

Enjoy :)

Honey-Lime Melon Salad

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cubed watermelon
  • 1 cup cubed honeydew melon
  • 1 tsp l ime zest
  • juice of half a lime
  • 1-2 teaspoons honey for taste

Mix all together and enjoy :)

 

Kiddie Turkey Tacos

By Estela - Weekly Bite, April 19, 2012 7:30 am

This is what typically goes on during mealtime. M {hopefully} eats about half her meal & veggies, and LK eats & plays & eats & plays, & plays, & plays… leaving more food on the floor than I’m sure actually entered her mouth.

To make life a little easier we have Turkey Tacos every Monday or Tuesday, then we have leftovers one or two days per week. Knowing that I can pull a meal together in ten minutes gives me a little relief in my already chaotic life.

My Turkey Taco recipe is easy.

Here’s what you need:

  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1.5 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1.5 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup water

Bring a large pan to medium heat. Drizzle a little olive oil and cook the turkey until browned. While the turkey is cooking, combine the flour, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, & pepper in a bowl. Whisk together, then add your water and whisk until smooth. Once the turkey is completely cooked through, pour in your seasoning mix and stir for about 5-7 minutes until the meat absorbs the liquid.

Now you can make your tacos anyway you like :) We eat ours with whole-wheat tortillas, beans, shredded cheese, lettuce, & tomatoes.

Here’s how I make M’s kiddie tacos:

It’s a super easy meal {which she loves}, and is perfect for both lunch & dinner leftovers!