Breakfast

Pistachio Granola

 

Here at MM we are huge believers in healthy breakfasts and preparing for the week ahead. This delicious, nourishing Pistachio Granola is exactly what you need to kickstart your day in an energizing way. Make a batch or two and you have it a the ready when you need it most. It’s just as great with milk or sprinkled over yogurt. This granola is also your answer to mid-day sweet snack cravings. It’s way healthier than diving into the cookie jar or packaged snack foods. Real food fast. Not fast food. Enjoy! XO

 

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~ Marla Meridith

Brunch

Mango Cilantro Martinis

Taking a break from Rosé? (never!) Looking for a fresh new summer cocktail? (always!) Our refreshing Mango Cilantro Martinis are the answer to your summer dreams. Sweet, tangy mango combines with brightly flavored cilantro to make the ultimate steamy weather sips! Enjoy a frosty glass on it’s own or pair with fresh summer salads or festive BBQ’s. You decide to set the scene & let this cocktail be a part of delicious memories! These martinis are a crowd favorite and are perfect for entertaining guests or sipping on while you lay poolside.

Have a gorgeous weekend! XO

This summer #cocktail #recipe is refreshing & so delicious! MANGO CILANTRO MARTINIS on MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

This mango cilantro purée is out of this world! Bet you can come up with dozens of ways to use it! Would be amazing as a sauce for ice cream or fro yo too.

This summer #cocktail #recipe is refreshing & so delicious! MANGO CILANTRO MARTINIS on MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

Here’s my Facebook Live demo for this cocktail recipe:

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Day Tripping in Burano, Italy

As soon as I saw photos of this island I freaked out and immediately added it to the top of my travel hotlist! Burano, Italy is a teeny, tiny island located just a short boat ride away from Venice. I had the opportunity to check it out last September en route back from my trekking tour of the Dolomites. Candy colors pop every where in this magical paradise.

Burano is a quaint fishing village & it’s also know for it’s famous needle lace. It’s a place to enjoy life’s simple pleasures at a way slower pace. My camera was glued to my face other than when I dove into a stunning plate of locally caught seafood.

Enjoy this rainbow colored tour!

I bet your favorite color can be found somewhere!

 

BURANO, ITALY. Tiny island located off the coast of Venice. A treat for all the senses! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

BURANO, ITALY. Tiny island located off the coast of Venice. A treat for all the senses! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

 

I was swooning over all the peaches, reds, violets, greens, pinks, blues, etc….

 

BURANO, ITALY. Tiny island located off the coast of Venice. A treat for all the senses! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

 

Just like in Venice, the main way of transport is by boat.

 

BURANO, ITALY. Tiny island located off the coast of Venice. A treat for all the senses! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

BURANO, ITALY. Tiny island located off the coast of Venice. A treat for all the senses! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

Here’s the needle lace. It’s so precious on the children’s clothes!

BURANO, ITALY. Tiny island located off the coast of Venice. A treat for all the senses! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

BURANO, ITALY. Tiny island located off the coast of Venice. A treat for all the senses! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

BURANO, ITALY. Tiny island located off the coast of Venice. A treat for all the senses! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

BURANO, ITALY. Tiny island located off the coast of Venice. A treat for all the senses! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

BURANO, ITALY. Tiny island located off the coast of Venice. A treat for all the senses! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

Seafood lovers look out! Do eat everything on your plate..each bite is heavenly!

BURANO, ITALY. Tiny island located off the coast of Venice. A treat for all the senses! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

After lunch take another stroll, enjoy some gelato, sip some vino and soak up the warm sunshine!

BURANO, ITALY. Tiny island located off the coast of Venice. A treat for all the senses! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

You only need 3-4 hours for the boat ride and to enjoy Burano. It’s some of the best time you will ever spend. Truly memorable…and obviously terrific photo ops galore! XO

BURANO, ITALY. Tiny island located off the coast of Venice. A treat for all the senses! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

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Salmon Niçoise with Warm Shallot Caper Vinaigrette

 

It’s no secret that we all like lighter, fresher flavors this time of year. There’s something so satisfying about an entrée salad. Especially when it’s nourishing, filling and completely off the hook tasty! This Salmon Niçoise with Warm Shallot Caper Vinaigrette is our new family favorite.

Feel free to experiment with any other seafood or protein of choice. Look for the freshest catch in your market & run with that. Whenever we can source fresh salmon we don’t resist, nor should you! If you are as active in the summer as we are (hiking, biking, swimming, stand up paddle boarding) then this salad will help to re-fuel your body & soul for the next adventurous outting. Enjoy! xx

 

A healthy & delicious entree #salad #recipe! SALMON NIÇOISE WITH WARM SHALLOT CAPER VINAIGRETTE | MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

 

Here’s my Facebook Live Niçoise video demo. We had a blast putting this salad together!

 

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More summer salad recipes to try!

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Dessert

Roasted Strawberry Apricot Mini Parfaits

 

Wow! Where did this week go?! With July 4th behind us it’s time to sit back & relax into these gorgeous summer days. This recipe is a delicious, fuss free dessert thats fits the bill for date night, outdoor soirees and is equally delicious savored watching your favorite TV show (which these days for us has been Billions) If your obsession with summer fruits is already being happily entertained…do yourself a favor & whip up these darn great Roasted Strawberry Apricot Mini Parfaits. Have you ever had roasted fruit before? Adding heat intensifies the flavors and makes for an epic summer treat!

A little goes a long way with this dessert. Lightly sweetened mascarpone goes perfectly with the intensely flavored fruit.

 

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~ Marla Meridith

Dessert

Cherry Cobbler with Maple Oat Topping

 

Happy Friday ya’ll!!!

Hope you had a fantastic week! I’m counting down the seconds to our annual July 4th Town Parade here in Telluride, CO. I’ll be bringing a BIG cooler with these margaritas, these kebabs and this Cherry Cobbler with Maple Oat Topping. It’s going to be an epic parade this year with bright sunshine and heaps of people lining the streets of our small mountain town. When the fighter jets fly over for the kick off I get serious goosebumps. This place is like no other this time of the year!

Tomorrow I’ll post our picks for The Most Delicious July 4th Menu. Stay tuned for that!

 

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~ Marla Meridith

Cocktails

Pure Lime Margaritas

 

Pure. Delicious. Margs.

This is all you need for the best party ever! Pure Lime Margaritas. Over here we all agree that margaritas taste best when they have super fresh ingredients. These margs only have 4 ingredients, nothing fussy. Just the good stuff! All you need are fresh limes, tequila and agave. Shake all that up with ice. Don’t forgot to rim chilled glasses with salt. Done.

 

Pure Lime Margaritas. The BEST marg you will ever have!! #cocktail #recipe MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

 

Enjoy your margs!

 

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More Margaritas you gotta try!

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Holiday

Chipotle Lime Steak Kebabs with Cilantro Lime Rice

 

Howdy folks! Hope your weekend was fantastic! It was bright and sunny here in Telluride, CO. We played hard & ate really well!

My friends and family are always happy to be taste testers and they LOVED my Chipotle Lime Steak Kebabs with Cilantro Lime Rice recipes. We all agree that this would be the BEST menu to serve on July 4th! Not hosting a party for the 4th? No worries, this is also a tasty, nourishing meal for any night of the week. Be sure to make plenty for leftovers too. This works wonders in a lunchbox!

Fire up that grill and get cooking…

 

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Fashion

July 4th Must-Haves!

 

We are so excited for July 4th here in Telluride, CO. Nothing is more iconic than our epic town parade with red, white & blue colors bursting everywhere! Have you planned your outfit yet? I’m hard at work getting mine together!

Here’s a few of our favorite pieces. Be proud and show off your USA spirit and don’t forget gobs of sunblock too!

 

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Summer Pasta Salad with Veggies, Egg & Smoked Salmon

 

During these long summer months we LOVE all kinds of pasta salads. This Spring Pasta Salad with Veggies, Egg & Smoked Salmon is nourishing and completely delicious! Use any fresh seasonal produce you can find. Do you have a garden? If so you are very lucky! All you need to do is head outdoors & it’s yours for the picking.

No garden? No worries, markets are bursting this time of year with gorgeous produce! Gather up your favorites, adding as much healthy colors of the rainbow as you can.

 

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Berries

Blueberry Coconut Granola

 

Whoa! What a weekend! It was the 43rd annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival & we frolicked in the warm sunshine dancing from dusk till dawn. I squeezed in a whole lot of mountain biking and hikes with my hounds too. What fuels me to go go go? A delicious whole food breakfast like this AMAZING Blueberry Coconut Granola recipe. Granola is great for on the go meals & perfect for when you have house guests too. You can easily make a double batch so you have it at the ready.

 

This Blueberry Coconut Granola recipe is a great for you on the go breakfast! MarlaMeridith.com ( @marlameridith )

 

I couldn’t find any dried blueberries here in Telluride (no shocker) so I went ahead and dehydrated some juicy summer freshies in the oven. If you have the same issue it’s an easy solve. All you need to do is lay blueberries on a parchment lined sheet pan in a single layer and bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes. Gotta love when the impossible (finding dried blueberries in Telluride, Colorado) becomes simpler than ever imagined.

All day today & tomorrow I’m taking my first golf lessons. I’ve been super curious about this sport for some time. Good thing I’ve got some of this granola left over to help me get through! xo

 

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More Delicious Granola Recipes to Try!

 

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Big Sky Beauties! Join me in MONTANA!

 

I’ve been chomping at the bit to announce my Big Sky Beauties trip this September 29th-October 2nd 2016!

We’ve  been working hard planning the ULTIMATE getaway for you & your friends this fall. Imagine yourself settling into luxury at the Ranches at Belt Creek in Belt Montana….all the while exploring your inner adventurous self. You owe it to yourself to getaway for a long weekend of unforgettable style, rustic luxury and adventure! Join me in MONTANA!

Sign up today! Early Bird Special runs until July 17th, 2016. Feel free to contact Tahnee at the Ranch with questions at 406.738.4295.

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~ Marla Meridith