Baja Shrimp Tacos

I love Baja-style shrimp tacos in the summer. They are light and easy, and you can come up with your own variations to change things up. First, season shrimp with sea salt and fresh black pepper and sear them in a tablespoon of olive oil with a smashed clove of garlic (alternatively, you could grill shrimp). Meanwhile, warm some corn tortillas in a small skillet sprinkled with sea salt to keep them from sticking. Stuff tortillas with the cooked shrimp, top with some home-made guacamole and serve with black beans and/or chips and fresh salsa. A pound of shrimp will make about 8 tacos.

Water Lilies at Jax Zoo

I'm always amazed by the beautiful flora at the Jacksonville Zoo. This sweet water lily pond is nestled between the giraffes and the monkeys, and makes the perfect backdrop for a pic of the little ones.