MANGO MADNESS + SPILLING SECRETS

What if you experienced writer's block, and as a way to break through it, wrote a novel about your best friend's affair that ended up becoming not only a bestseller, but the talk of the town?  Well, that's the setup for a new summer read from Elin Hilderbrand, entitled The Rumor. To be honest, I would be highly upset with my friend for cheating, so even if the money was good, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't write about it.  There's just no way I could diss my best friend in that manner.  But what about you? Would you throw caution to the wind and just go for it and collect that check?(lol)   Order it here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Rumor-Novel-Elin-Hilderbrand/dp/0316334529.  

While pondering that one, check out these really neat recipes below that are simple to make.

If you're a foodie and watching Masterchef on the Fox Network, you've already met the James Beard Award winning Pastry Chef, Christina Tosi. She's an author and co-owner of a restaurant, too. Time permitting, she enjoys making mango drinks to use throughout the day for a cold treat.

MORNING
1 Cup Mango Sorbet
1 Cup Plain Yogurt

AFTERNOON
1 Cup Mango Sorbet
1 1/2 Cups Club Soda
1 Lime, zested and juiced
1 Tablespoon Honey

NIGHT
1 Cup Mango Sorbet
1 Cup Club Soda or Tonic Water
3 Ounces Vodka or Gin
5 Fresh Mint or Cilantro Leaves

 Combine the ingredients in your blender, mixing for a minute, or until completely smooth.  Each recipe will only serve you, so if you want to impress friends, be sure to get more stuff to go around so no one will be mad at you. (lol)

JUST ONE MORE THING
Don't forget - being called degrading names or humiliated in public, lied on, threatened with the loss of your children or personal belongings, gaslighted, emotionally taunted or isolated from friends and family, are all considered acts of control and part of domestic violence.  You are not alone. You have nothing to be ashamed of, and you are not at fault.