I had to come home this weekend.
I've been transitioning from a temporary home into a new home, and that transition has been far from stable. So, a trip to see my mom was much needed.
Stability. Reprieve. Fresno.
Mom loves my random visits - I teach her something new every time. This visit it was making pesto - cilantro and basil. Heirloom tomatoes with fresh basil and mozzarella (none for me) on crostinis. Tofu scramble. Gomashio and kale. Garlic green beans. Cabbage slaw. We also made a corn salsa, which was very well received by her partner, Ted.
Mom is trying to jump back into a healthy lifestyle. So this weekend we stocked her kitchen up with lots of fruits, veggies and love. And we also got celebratory nose piercings, together. Yes. My second nose piercing. My mom's first.
Mom is 48, and a rock star. I love my mom.
Corn, Black Bean, Tomato, Avocado Salsa
serves: a shit ton of people for appetizers, or one very hungry vegan
2 ears of white corn, shucked and sliced off the cobs
3 tomatoes, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 jalapeno, seeded and diced
1 avocado, cubed
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper to taste
Mix all of these delicious summery veggies and serve with fresh tortilla chips.
Pair that with a weekend with family and old photographs, and you get Corn, Black Bean, Tomato, Avocado Salsa and a splash of nostalgia.
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