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Friends, hello!

This week I spotted champagne mangoes at the market, and I couldn't resist buying them. I have been on a corn tortilla-making kick and having fresh salsa to pair with our tacos sounded so nice.

Friends, it was! I haven't made this recipe in ages, and it was such a treat to have on hand — so bright, so refreshing, such a welcomed contrast to the food and flavors we've been subsisting on all winter long.

My children gobbled it up...

And I enjoyed leftovers on my breakfast tacos, which sounds weird, but I promise you wasn't:

Prized for their sweetness and creamy texture, champagne mangoes are small and tear-dropped in shape. They're currently in season. Go get 'em! Corn tortilla recipe coming soon. Have a great weekend, Friends ☀️☀️

PS: Taco Night Simplified, Like Really Really Simplified

PPS: One of my favorite recipes to make with corn tortillas: Crispy Potato Egg and Cheese Tacos 🌮🌮🌮


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Homemade Soft Pretzels

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"Fantastic! I’m fairly new to baking, so I thought I’d give it a shot. They turned out perfect. The best soft pretzel I’ve ever eaten. Will definitely do it again! Thank you. "

— Darla

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Hi. I'm Ali.

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