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Shrimp Avocado Mango Salsa

Posted by yourblacksburgbackyard on March 12, 2013
Posted in: Easy Healthy Grub. 1 comment

Shrimp Avocado Mango Salsa

Found this on a site, looks easy and I am sure a few things could be improvised…

Website: http://www.self.com/fooddiet/recipes/2011/06/shrimp-with-avocado-mango-salsa

INGREDIENTSshrimp-mango-salsa-fore296
Vegetable oil cooking spray
8 cups baby spinach
1 cup couscous
1 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 large mango, peeled and diced
1 medium avocado, diced
1 medium tomato, diced
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

PREPARATION
Heat grill. Fold four 18-inch-long pieces of foil in half; unfold and coat inside with cooking spray. Place 2 cups spinach in center of 1 half of each piece of foil. Combine couscous with 1/4 cup water; divide evenly among packets, placing on top of spinach. Combine shrimp, 1/4 cup cilantro, oil and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl. Divide shrimp evenly among packets, placing next to couscous. Fold foil to close and crimp edges to seal; place on grill; close lid; cook until packets are fully puffed, 10 minutes. Combine remaining 1/4 cup cilantro with remaining 1/4 tsp salt, mango, avocado, tomato, onion, jalapeño and lime juice in a bowl. Carefully cut foil to open; stir contents; garnish with salsa before serving.
THE SKINNY
397 calories per serving, 10 g fat (1 g saturated), 52 g carbs, 8 g fiber, 25 g protein

 

Water Saver

Posted by yourblacksburgbackyard on March 10, 2013
Posted in: Off Campus, On Campus, Sustainability. 5 comments

New ways to save water! I love that using the dish washer is on there… most people think that doing it in the sink is faster and better. But, think of all the water that is being wasted just running over the dish while you wash!

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35 Reason to Hike the Appalachian Trail

Posted by yourblacksburgbackyard on March 6, 2013
Posted in: Adventures!!, Beyond Blacksburg. 1 comment

Va Trail

Snow Cookies

Posted by yourblacksburgbackyard on March 5, 2013
Posted in: Easy Healthy Grub, On Campus. Leave a Comment

I know it is that time of year…. when you can imagine Blacksburg no other way then filled with snow!!! Oh how i miss it. Anywho… there is no better way to celebrate the snow then use it to make Snow Cookies! Cannot believe I have never thought of this! Enjoy!

Found on: http://www.blogmemom.com/snow-activities/

“Snow cookies, snow balls, snow melts call it whatever you want, its just pure fun ! As you can see all these snow activities fun can be had with just simple household materials.”

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Future of Lightbulbs

Posted by yourblacksburgbackyard on March 5, 2013
Posted in: Off Campus, On Campus, Sustainability. 2 comments

interesting article… take a look:

http://www.greenerideal.com/lifestyle/0304-the-future-of-light-bulbs/

 

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Value of Water

Posted by yourblacksburgbackyard on January 30, 2013
Posted in: Erratic Inspiration, Recycle all the Recyclables!, Sustainability. 1 comment

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Save Water at Home!

Posted by yourblacksburgbackyard on January 27, 2013
Posted in: Off Campus, On Campus, Sustainability. Leave a Comment

HomeWaterConservationTaken from: http://ecosnobberysucks.com/2012/02/home-water-waste-infographic/

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