Strawberry, Rhubarb & Yogurt Popsicles

Strawberry, Rhubarb & Yogurt Popsicles

The Payaso and I are addicted to fruit filled popsicles lately, but dang, those things can be so expensive (especially the organic varieties)!   I started thinking about how I could make homemade popsicles for a fraction of the cost while knowing where the ingredients come 

Happy Birthday, Payaso – Chocoflan

Happy Birthday, Payaso – Chocoflan

Happy Birthday to the one and only, Payaso!  The Payaso and I were both born in the same year, and for the next six months, he’ll be one number in age higher than me; something I like to remind him of on a daily basis 

Meatless Monday #3 – Mixed Greens with Roasted Golden Beets & Strawberries | Kenny Chesney Concert

Meatless Monday #3 – Mixed Greens with Roasted Golden Beets & Strawberries | Kenny Chesney Concert

Hello spring!  I love the fresh air, sunshine and the warmer weather.  Spring is really here in Minnesota, and we couldn’t be more excited.  The Payaso and I ate outside on the deck for the first time last night, and it was glorious.  From the 

May the 4th & Peanut Butter Cookies with a Kick

May the 4th & Peanut Butter Cookies with a Kick

May the 4th be with you, and you, and you!  I’ve been saying this to most everyone I encounter today, and I love that some people get it, and others seem perplexed by it.  For those that don’t know, May the 4th is what you 

Spaghetti with Shrimp and Leeks

Spaghetti with Shrimp and Leeks

Hello, hello!  How is everyone doing?  Finally, a blog post comes from the Gringo.  It’s hard to believe that I haven’t blogged in three weeks!  I caught a nasty bug that gave me a respiratory infection, and I’ve spent a lot of time sleeping and 

Little Big Town – Thursday, April 5, 2018

Little Big Town – Thursday, April 5, 2018

Happy Wednesday, folks! Last Thursday the Payaso and I went to see Little Big Town in concert at Target Center.  We had tickets in the sixth row on the floor, and the view was absolutely amazing.  If you ever get the chance to see this 

Meatless Monday #2 – Mushroom & Leek Frittata

Meatless Monday #2 – Mushroom & Leek Frittata

Happy Monday!  Where did the weekend go?  Time flies when you’re having fun.  The Payaso and I had a busy weekend, and I think we are both feeling the effects of not having enough down time.  Maybe five things over the course of three and 

Let’s Celebrate | Banana Cake

Let’s Celebrate | Banana Cake

Hello, hello, hello… Today marks the one month-a-versary for Living La Vida Gringo.  What a month it’s been!  From learning the difference between posts and pages, how to embed a printable recipe into a post, and how to incorporate social media to bring people to