RECIPE: Creamy Papaya Dressing

I bought one of those very large Mexican papayas the other day and just couldn't get through it all. So I decided to get a little creative and use it in my salad dressing! I give you, Bad Joan's Fresh & Creamy Papaya Salad Dressing (scroll down for the recipe) ... 

Ingredients:

• Small handful of fresh, ripe papaya.
• Fresh lemon juice (from a quarter of a lemon).
• About 1/4 teaspoon of lemon zest. 
• About a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
• 2 or 3 small leaves of fresh purple basil.
• Salt and Pepper to taste.

 
Blend all the ingredients together (I used a hand blender since it's just a small amount), and dress your salad. In my salad I used: iceberg lettuce, baby heirloom tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, shredded carrot, garbanzo beans, and crushed walnuts.

It was delicious, and made from fresh, healthy ingredients that your body can make use of! I also think it would make a great marinade for red meat or chicken.

Enjoy!

GTBB,
Bad Joan

Cookie Monster

I'm turning into The Cookie Monster!  The holidays are killing me.  I baked some normal chocolate chip cookies last night but couldn't resist adding some red sprinkles and pretending they were "holiday cookies." As if that makes it okay to eat them all!  Ha!  Oh well... it's almost time for the New Year guilty working out so I'll just have to enjoy this time before it's gone.  :)

GTBB,

Bad Joan

Bad Joan goes to the Three Amigos... AND starts a Cooking Blog!

If you live in Los Angeles you should be buying your produce from the Three Amigos on Fairfax and Rosewood.  They are a small produce only store and the prices are half of what they are in the supermarket!  It is operated by the "three amigos."  They get seasonal fruits, veggies, and spices and there is always something new and interesting to try.  This shop is like a permanent farmer's market! 

If you are not in LA but are interested in finding a store like this near you, a good way to do so is to find out where the local restaurants get their produce (stores like this do most of their business by selling wholesale to restaurants).  If you find one near you or know of one in your area post about it in the comments section so others in your area can find it! 

To prepare for the launch of her cooking blog Bad Joan took a recent trip to the Three Amigos in her new Lotta Stensson tunic.  Check it out...

What Bad Joan is wearing:

Embroidered Kurta Tunic by Lotta Stensson - Retail $249 / Sale $69

Bali Cross Body Bag by Carla Mancini - Retail $245 / Sale $99

Ceremony Chandelier Earrings by Rich in Frienship - Retail $65 / Sale $30

Fedora by Sweet Evie - Sold Out

(Shorts are Trovata and shoes are Aldo)

PLUS Bad Joan's cooking blog is live!  Check it out HERE.  The first couple recipes are up and new recipes and tips will be added each week.  Learn how to eat well and make the most out of what is in your refrigerator...

Take care of yourself from the inside out!

GTBB,
Bad Joan

Photo Credit: Erica Bardin

sneak peek: BAD JOAN IS COOKING UP A STORM

You know what they say, "you are what you eat." Feeling good starts from the inside out. So if you're eating crap you're probably feeling pretty crappy! But never fear, Bad Joan has a bunch of original recipes that are healthy and delicious, and of course on a budget!

The Bad Joan cooking blog launches next weekend so stay tuned...

GTBB (Good To Be Bad),
Bad Joan

Photo Credit: Erica Bardin