Dreamin' of Summer -- Palm Trees Never Tasted This Good!

If you think coconuts are the tasty treats that take you to far away islands drenched in sun-filled delights, think again!

This tasty palm tree will have you basking in the sun and surf with just one bite.

If I can make this, so can you!!

You will need 1 banana, 3 small kiwis and 1 tangerine. That's it!

1. Start with the banana. Cut into 1/2" slices and place in the middle of a plate.  This will become the trunk.
2. Peel and separate the tangerine into segments and arrange at the base of the banana trunk. Imagine coral colored sand sprinkled with peachy, beige sea shells...aaahhhh.
3. Slice peeled kiwis into wedges. Arrange at the top of the banana to form the palm fronds.

Voila!!!

You are now headed to the sunny, island location of your choice. Enjoy!!

Here are my two food junkies enjoying their island adventure this morning!

Pirate Christopher! Arrrggh!!

Nathaniel says yum!!!

Walking Through the Colors of Spring



Yellow  Jessamine/Jasmine
(Sweet fragrance similar to Honeysuckle)
(Very poisonous!  Never touch or eat!)

After abandoning an exercise routine I started doing back in the fall, with a neighbor, I realized I better get moving again now that spring seems to be here in northern Georgia. 

I've been walking at Webb Bridge Park, in Alpharetta, five days a week for the past couple of weeks. It has a wonderful one mile walking path that winds its way around the park with easy access from multiple locations.

On today's walk, I couldn’t help taking pictures of the beautiful colors that are starting to emerge all around the area. Spring is definitely in the air and evident in lots of vibrant colors and sweet smells. It seemed like the birds were chirping louder and even the ducks on the pond near the path weren't in the least bit bothered by my snapping photos of them.

I'm curious to know what's springing up in other areas. Post your comments and pictures here, on twitter https://twitter.com/#!/mommyinmotion, http://pinterest.com/mommyinmotion/ or via email at tonyak@mindspring.com.  

Loropetalum (ZhuZhou)



Pink Magnolia blossom