Summer Learning A+ Interactive Math 20% off on ALL Family Math Packages

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I recently started homeschooling my kids.  I have been looking for great materials that they enjoy, but also make teaching them easier for me.  This sounds like a great program to help your children during the Summer months too!  A+ Interactive Math sounds like a great math program that makes learning fun for children.  

"Identify and Close" learning gaps in math - Everything Included!

You will get EVEYTHING with this 3-month comprehensive program!

*Multi-grade level testing

*"Individualized" lesson plan to target the problem areas

*Engaging lessons to learn math concepts (video, audio and text)

*Interactive review with automatic re-teaching

*Practice problems to apply math concepts

*Step-by-step solutions to reinforce math concepts

*Automatic grading and tracking

Complete line of Homeschool Math Curriculum products available! Family Math Packages allow maximum flexibility with HUGE discount for multiple students.

Get 20% off on ALL Family Math Packages - Comprehensive Math Curriculum with Maximum Flexibility by clicking here!

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

Seam Collection - Review

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My 8 year old loves to wear fun outfits.  She loves to dress cute, and girly.  She also likes to be comfortable.  She still loves to play in the dirt with her brother once in awhile.  How do you find clothing that is stylish for your child, but also fits their everyday needs?  It definitely can be a challenge.  I was recently introduced to Seam Collection's adorable line of clothing.  This is a super adorable line of clothing, but it also provides you with the comfort you want all day long!  

The Seam Collection offers great clothing for girls, but they also offer clothing for moms too.  My 8 year old received a beautiful dress from the Seam Collection.  The tilly dress truly is stunning.  It has a boho chic style to it.  It is cute, but comfy.  My daughter could not wait to put this fun dress on.  The material is so soft, and my daughter loves that.  It is comfortable for her to wear all day long.  She has to wear leggings or bike shorts under her dresses for school.  We paired this great dress with a cute pair of ruffled leggings.  This made such an adorable outfit.  The matching headband really makes this so cute!

This is just one of the great pieces that the Seam Collection offers.  You can visit their website to learn more about all their items, or to order.  You can also connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

Carnivor Cabernet Saugignon Review

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Do you love a really good red wine?  I am a huge fan of dry red wine.  Carnivor offers a Cabernet Sauvignon that is really impressive.  I received a sample of their 2013 California Cabernet Sauvignon.  I truly fell in love.  This is exactly what a good Cab should be!  It is a rich and full flavored red.

Carnivor's 2013 California Cabernet is a great wine to pair with a variety of foods.  It is great with red meat or red pasta sauces.  I even added a splash to my homemade marinara sauce.  It made it excellent.  This Cab is often called, "The King of Cabs."  You will truly know why when you try it!  It is said to have notes of coffee, berries, oak, and much more.  I was really impressed with this Cab because it is bold, but still easy to drink.  

This wine is made with grapes from the Lodi area.  This area is known for producing excellent grapes.  The color of this wine is really beautiful too.  It is a rich dark red with a hint of purple.  This wine is aged on oak too.  Do you want to try Carnivor's 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon?  This bottle retails for about $15.

You can learn more about Carnivor by visiting their website.  You can also connect with them on Facebook.

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

Get Your Feet Ready for Summer with Emjoi's Micro-Pedi

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My feet have really needed some help to get them ready for Summer.  Summer means that I will be wearing my flip flops all the time.  I want my feet to look great.  I have tried a variety of different products to help soften and smooth my feet after the cold Winter.  I honestly haven't found too many products that work easily, and well.  What do you do to get your feet ready for Sandals?

I want to introduce you to Emjoi's Micro-Pedi.  This is a great handheld tool that softens feet, and removes that dry Winter Skin.  The Emjoi Micro-Pedi is easy to use.  It takes two AA batteries.  The Micro-Pedi has a rotating roller that sloths off rough skin.  This is great for a great home pedicure.  It removes the dry and callused skin quickly, and painlessly.  I was so impressed with how awesome my feet looked after using the Micro-Pedi.  

What do I really love about Emjoi's Micro-Pedi  It is really the easiest tool I have used to get rid of calluses.  The Micro-Pedi gives a salon quality pedi, but in the comfort of your home.  The Micro-Pedi is light weight, so that makes it even easier to use.  I would really suggest trying this product out if you suffer from dry feet, and calluses.  It really works great!

You can learn more about Emjoi's Micro-Pedi by visiting their website.  You can purchase your own Micro-Pedi for $39.99.  

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

WAVEstream Wireless Speaker Review #WAVEstream

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I love to listen to music when I am out running around.  Do you have a wireless speaker?  I was recently introduced to the WAVEstream Wireless Speaker.  This is a speaker that is perfect for camping, when you are at the park, tailgating, or even in the car.  This speaker is easy to set up, and easy to use.  You simply sync the speaker to the device you want to use it with.  You then control the speaker right from your device.  

The WAVEstream Speaker can be used with devices like iPods, smartphones, tablets, and more.  I have used it with my smartphone, and also our iPod shuffle.  The speaker syncs wirelessly with my smartphone.  I can hook up our iPod shuffle to the speaker with a cord.  The sound on this speaker really is great.  The speaker holds a charge well too.  The speaker can be charged through a micro-usb when it needs charging.  The WAVEstream Speaker has a great sound, and it is very clear.  This is a great purchase for around $25.

This speaker is available in four great colors and can be purchased directly from Amazon.  The speaker is available in black, blue, red, and pink. 

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Circus XTREME Las Vegas Discount

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June 11-14, 2015 - Thomas & Mack Center It's time for your family to be amazed by all the X-TRAORDINARY things you know and love about America's favorite live family entertainment experience. Be astonished by UN-XPECTED circus spectacles you've never seen before and that can't be seen anywhere else but at The Greatest Show On Earth. Get ready for an X-HILARATING adventure with X-TRAORDINARY circus artists and magnificent X-OTIC animals! It's time to awaken the spirit of Children Of All Ages and stir the imagination of your family! Ringling Bros. Presents Circus XTREME. It's time to have XTREME fun with your family!

Get $5 off - Use code: MOMS. Restrictions and additional fees may apply. See UNLVtickets.com for details.

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

Grill It, Braise It, Broil It by American Heart Association Review

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I am always looking for great new recipes.  I love when I find recipes that are something I can make for great family meals.  I have found that cookbooks are a great way to find family recipes that my whole house will love.  I recently was introduced to Grill it, Braise it, Broil it by the American Heart Association.  This is a great cookbook that has a variety of cooking techniques in it.  It also has 175 recipes.  These are healthy meals that are fairly easy to prepare.

Grill it, Braise it, Broil it has so many great recipes with different cooking techniques.  Some of these are new to me, but others I am familiar with.  This is a great way to try out some new ways to cook for your family.  The book has slow cooking recipes, microwaving recipes, grilling recipes, braising recipes, baking recipes, and many more.  

This cookbook also has some great healthy lifestyle tips in the front too.  It talks about choosing nutrient rich foods.  exercising, maintaining a healthy weight and more.  This is a great addition to all the health conscious recipes that you can find in this book.

Some of the recipes in this book include savory lentil stew with polenta, chicken with citrus-dijon sauce, broccoli with jalapeno and garlic, corn and black bean salad, korean-style tofu with mustard greens.  What recipe would you want to try?  I personally love the recipe in this book for chicken in tomato-wine sauce.  We eat quite a bit of chicken, but I am always looking for great new ways to prepare it.  This recipe is one that includes simmering the chicken.  The recipe, and all the recipes also include the calories per serving.  This is a great addition to the cookbook.  The recipe is flavorful chicken that is simmered with bell pepper, mushrooms, wine, and tomato.  It is so tasty!  I love that it is very easy too.

These are just some of the great recipes and techniques you can find in Grill it, Braise it, Broil it by the American Heart Association.  You can also order yourself a copy of this book for $19.99.

I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.

Gold Pigeon Shoes - Review #goldpigeonshoes

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My 8 year old is ready for Summer.  It is already sandal season, and we were so thankful for the adorable sandals that arrived from Gold Pigeon Shoes.  They offer a great selection of cute, and comfortable sandals that are great for Spring and Summer.  They offer sandals for men, women, and children.  Their shoes are available as small as toddler sizes too.

My daughter received a pair of outdoor water sandals from Gold Pigeon Shoes.  These really are very different than most water sandals that I have seen.  The shoes latch with magnetic closure.  This makes it really easy for little hands to put them on and take them off.  These water sandals can be worn in two different ways.  I like that the strap on the back can be removed, and then the sandal becomes more of a slide style shoe.  The shoes have a shock absorbing sole.  They are non skid, and they have adjustable straps.  They are super comfortable, and fit my 8 year old perfectly.  She loves wearing these when we walk down to the pool, or when we go to the splash pad at the park.  There are so many more great features about these sandals.  You can learn more about them by visiting their website.

You can also order these great water sandals directly from Amazon.

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

Rigoni di Asiago Prize Pack Giveaway 6/1 CLOSED

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I was introduced to Rigoni di Asiago products awhile back.  I immediately became a huge fan.  These are organic spreads that are absolutely delicious.  They have amazing flavor, and are really like nothing else I have tried.  I first fell in love with their Nocciolata.  This is a decadent chocolate hazelnut spread that is so good!  It can be used on ice cream, in coffee, yogurt, toast, and so much more.  

They also offer a variety of tasty fruit spreads.  These are not your traditional fruit jam that is loaded with sugar.  Rigoni di Asiago has been making these fruit spreads for years.  They are not only organic, but they are made with no added sugar.  How do they do this?  They actually sweeten their fruit spreads with apple juice.  The result is a flavorful fruit spread that is loaded with flavor, but not overly sweet.

I received Rigoni di Asiago's Strawberry Firodifrutta.  This is one of my favorite fruit spreads that they offer.  It is full of real strawberry flavor.  My son loves this on his toast in the morning for breakfast.  I really do feel good about him eating it too.  I know it is made with quality ingredients.  This is just one of the great flavors that Rigoni di Asiago offers in their fruit spreads.  Some of the flavors they offer is Apricot, Peach, Wild Berry, Cranberry, Lemon, and many more.

You can learn more about all of the delicious spreads that Rigoni di Asiago offers by visiting their website.  You can also connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Giveaway - enter to win a Rigoni di Asiago Prize Pack - End 6/1

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 6/1/15 at 8:59 PM PST.  The winner will be chosen randomly.  The winner will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to contact me back to claim their prize.  Mommie of 2 is not responsible for lost prizes or prizes that are not received.  Bloggers reviewing for this company are not eligible to win.  You are not eligible to win if you have won a prize on any blog from this company.

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

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Jacki Easlick Mini Satchel Review

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I am always looking for great handbags that are stylish, and accommodate my everyday needs.  I love bags that are made well, and made to last.  I was recently introduced to Jacki Easlick.  Jacki Easlick offers a beautiful selection of handbags.  They offer bags in different styles, colors, and sizes.  They really have something to fit any need.  I sometimes like a large handbag.  I also have been looking for a smaller bag that isn't as bulky.  

I found the perfect small handbag when I received the Mini Satchel from Jacki Easlick.  This is really an adorable bag.  It isn't too small.  It is perfect to hold my wallet, phone, and a few other items.  The bag is comfortable to carry.  This bag comes with a shoulder strap.  You can remove the shoulder strap though.  You also have the option of holding the bag with the two handles it has.  The bag is available in black and red.  I received the red, and love this bright beautiful color.  It is the perfect accessory to any outfit.  This bag really stands out.  This bag is crafted with premium imported leather.  The bag also has pockets on the outside.  The inside of the bag even has credit card compartments.  This is great if you don't want to bring your entire wallet, and just want to put a credit card, cash, or ID in your bag.

Maybe you are interested in another style bag that Jacki Easlick has to offer.  Jacki Easlick offers a larger satchel too.  They offer an Expanding Satchel with Zippers.  This is a great bag too.  I like the idea of it giving you more space if you need it!  Jacki Easlick even offers a Python Tote that comes with a Detachable Mini. This bag screams fun!  I love the style of this bag, but also how cute it is.  

These are just some of the great bags that Jacki Easlick has to offer.  You can visit the website to learn more, or purchase your own high quality handbag.  These would make an excellent Mother's Day gift, or even a great gift to yourself.  

You can also connect with Jacki Easlick on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

Scholastic Books - Summer Reading - Dragon Masters

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I cannot believe that Summer Break will be here before I know it.  I like to make sure that I have plenty of books in the house for my children to read.  I love when they enjoy curling up with a good book.  This is always a great quiet activity.  It is also a great way to help your child develop their reading skills.  Scholastic Books offers a great selection of books for Summer Break.  They offer books for children of all ages, and all reading levels.

My 8 year old really loves the books in their Branches line.  These are simple chapter books.  We received the first three books in the Dragon Masters series.  These are written by Tracey West.  They are written to appeal to grades 1-3, but they are written at a 2nd grade reading level.

Dragon Masters - Rise of the Earth Dragon is the first book in this series.  This book is about Drake and how he never thought that dragons were real.  Drake then learns that they are real, and he becomes a Dragon Master.  Dragon Masters - Saving the Sun Dragon is the second book in the Dragon Masters series.  This book is about Ana, Rori, Bo, and Drake training the dragons.  They need to help Ana's dragon because it is sick.  The third book in this series is the Secret of the Water Dragon.  This mysterious story is about someone that is trying to steal the Dragon Stone.

More about the Dragon Masters Series. . . 

My 8 year old really enjoys these books.  She reads them on her own without frustration.  The books include simple text.  I really like that they also include pictures throughout the pages.  This makes reading fun!

You can learn more about this series and all of the books that Scholastic has to offer by visiting their website.  

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

Mumsie Review

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Did you know that there are skincare products out there that were created for maternal women?  Mumsie offers skin care products for women that are perfect to use before pregnancy, during pregnancy, and after pregnancy.  I know that pregnancy definitely took a toll on my skin.  I wish I would have had Mumsie products to help make my skin look, and feel great during this time.  However, I am currently using the Mumsie products to make my skin look even better.  It has been quite some time since I have been pregnant, but I still want to take advantage of all the benefits of Mumsie products.

Mumsie products are made with natural ingredients.  They use at least 70% organic ingredients in these.  The products are even safe to use while you are pregnant.  Mumsie does not use chemicals in their products.  Their products are also preservative free.

Mumsie offers two great products for stretch marks.  They offer a stretch mark relief cream.  This is enriched with organic avocado oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, and mango seed butter.  This product is meant to reduce and prevent stretch marks.  It leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth.  Mumsie also offers stretch mark relief oil.  It is enriched with organic avocado oil, coconut oil, and jojoba oil.  This is super moisturizing, and it is meant to improve your skin tone.

Did you suffer from acne during pregnancy?  Are you suffering from acne after you had your baby?  Mumsie offers an acne cleansing facial wash.  It does not contain benzoyl peroxide or salacylic acid.  This is a natural face wash that I found did a great job cleaning my skin, but didn't dry it out.

Did you know that Mumsie products are available at Walmart?  You can learn more about the Mumsie line of skin care products by visiting their website.  You can also connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

Samantha Sanderson Off the Record

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My children love to read.  I am always looking for great books that they might enjoy.  I also love books that teach great morals.  I was recently introduced to Robin Caroll's book Samantha Sanderson Off the Record.  This is the third book in this series.  This is an early novel geared towards children.  My 8 year old was excited to dig in to this book.  She did need a little assistance reading it, but I enjoyed reading it with her.  This is a book about a girl, so my daughter instantly connected.  This book is a great way to teach your child how to make good choices, but it does it in a fun way.  The message in this book is a good one.  I think that children need good role models, and need examples of how to deal with handling difficult situations where hard decisions need to be made.

The main character in this book is Samantha Sanderson.  She is a strong girl.  She is also a cheerleader.  She wants to be a journalist when she grows up.  Her mother is a journalist.  She enjoys writing papers for her school paper.  Her dad is a police officer.  She is always writing.  She encounters a problem that is difficult to deal with.  This is something so many children can relate to.  School grades have been messed with.  The issue is that the person behind the grades being messed with is her friend.  Samantha needs to decide what she is going to do about the situation.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Pamper Your Feet with Naturalico Pedi FIle #callusremover

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Are you ready to get your feet looking great for sandals?  I definitely am!  It has been so warm in Vegas, and I will be living in my sandals.  What do you use to get your feet looking their best for the Summer season?  My feet are so dry and need some serious pampering after the dry and cold Winter here.  Naturalico's Pedi File is a great way to pamper your feet, so that they look their best!

Do you have dry feet, calluses, and dead skin that you want to remove easily?  Naturalico's Pedicure File is a great way to do this without a ton of work.  This is a rechargeable file that easily removes calluses.  The file has two different settings for use.  You simply use the spinning file on the dry areas of your feet.  I was truly impressed with how quickly it removed the dead skin on my feet, but also how easy it was to use.  I love that this file can be used over and over again.  The Pedi File left my feet feeling so soft, but also looking great to wear my favorite sandals.  

You can learn more about the Naturalico Pedi File by checking out their product on Amazon.  It currently retails for $29.99.  This is a great item to purchase as a gift for yourself, or someone that loves to pamper themselves.

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

Lethal Beauty - A Mia Quinn Mystery by Lis Wiehl, with April Henry

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I am always looking for good books to read.  I love fiction, but I like to read something that can really keep my interest.  That is definitely what Lethal Beauty by Lis Wiehl did when I started reading the book.  I actually enjoyed this book so much that I didn't want to put it down.  This book is a mystery that really keeps you wanting to read more.

Lethal Beauty is about Mia Quinn.  Mia Quinn is prosecutor in Seattle.  She is working to get justice for Dandan Yee.  Dandan actually ended up dead though.  She is still determined to figure this out.  The plot in this book has twists and turns.  It really helps make the story fun.  There is a witness that ends up missing.  Things continue to just get even more strange.  Mia is worried.  She thinks that someone is messing with the law.  A detective ends up finding a body washed up on the beach.  He is determined to figure out the identity, but he doesn't have much to go off of.  Then Mia and Charlie end up working together.  Their cases are linked.  They end up working together to figure things out.  

This book is a great read that I would really suggest if you like mysteries.  It really keeps you wanting to read more!  

About the Author . . . 

Lis Wiehl is a NY Times Best Selling Author!  She is also a graduate of Harvard Law School.  She is also a former federal prosecutor.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Salsas and Moles by Deborah Schneider

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When the warm weather approaches I am always looking to incorporate lots of fresh ingredients into my meals.  We are huge fans of Mexican food in my house.  Do you love salsa?  I love it for dipping with chips, or my favorite Mexican meal.  Salsa is one of my favorite alternatives to serving a typical sour cream based dip at a barbecue too.  I love that you don't have to worry about it spoiling as quickly.  Salsas and Moles by Deborah Schneider is a great cookbook that is loaded with great salsa recipes that are perfect for dipping, or topping your favorite Mexican style meal.  Do you have a favorite kind of salsa?  I personally love my salsa super hot!

Salsa and Moles by Debora Schneider is a book with fresh and authentic recipes.  It has recipes for Pico de Gallo, Mole Poblano, Chimichurri, Guacamole, and much more.  The book is broken down into sections.  It includes table salsas, hot salsa, mole and enchilada sauces, salsas for tacos, and chunky salsas and botanas.  This book is perfect if you are new to making salsas.  The recipes are simple and easy to follow.  I love that they can be put on the table quick!  

I fell in love with some of the recipes in the book.  I can't wait to try more of them too.  The Salsa Verde is a cooked tomato salsa with cilantro and jalepeno.  This is a flavorful salsa that has a fresh taste.  It is simple to make too!  The Ghost Chile Salsa is a salsa for those that love extreme heat!  This is my kind of salsa.  This is a black colored salsa.  It is unique looking.  It is made with blackened chipotle peppers.  These are just some of the tasty salsa recipes in this book.  

The book also explains about salsas.  I had no idea that certain salsas actually are created for a specific use.  Salsas are not just meant to be eaten with chips.  There are salsas that are used to add flavor to food at the end.  I thought it was so neat to find out that salsas are actually the "heart of the cuisine" in Mexico.  Salsa really does add so much to any meal.  I really like that the book breaks down the fats about chiles too.  It explains the heat level, but also the actual look of the chile.  This is great because then  you know what kind of chiles to buy for your desired heat level.  It also gives some helpful tips on working with chiles.  

You can learn more about this book here. 

Learn more about the author here.

I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.