Shrimp with Mango=Yummy Goodness

When I find recipes, I write them down on yellow stickys. If I make the recipe and I like it, then I transfer it to an index card and add it to my recipe box. I haven't been a big mango eater in the past, but maybe that will change. This recipe made the recipe box and it was so easy to make. 

• 1 lb shrimp
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 mango (1/2" cubes)
• 1/4 c basil
• 1 tbsp scallions
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Throw spices on shrimp and refrigerate for 30 minutes.  Cook shrimp in olive oil for 2 minutes. Add mango, basil, and scallions and cook 2-3 more minutes. Done.

As I sit here doing laundry which I hate, it reminded me of my college days in Austin. I found a laundromat that would do my laundry for me. I paid by the pound. I was working 2 jobs and barely getting by, but having my laundry done was such a bonus for me. Plus, they folded my stuff really nice.  I miss those days.....well and partying down 6th street, going to Barton Springs, Zilker Park, Krause Springs, Hamilton's Pool, Town Lake, the Flats, Oasis......blah, blah, blah. Such a great town for single people....not so much when you are busy raising kids.

Visited my local Lemon Bar for happy hour last night. Nice, big, plenty of TVs, good food and great happy hour prices. Will definitely go back.  I didn't hang around long, but they were going to have a live band with karaoke last night.

I'm patting myself on the back because I've been to the gym every day this week and going again today. Granted, I only stay 30 minutes, but that's much better than 0 minutes which is what I had been doing for the past 6 months.

Looks like we are expecting cooler weather this weekends 80s......be sure to enjoy it while you can.