Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Salsa not just spicy ketchup

6degrees of Salsa, it can be eaten, danced and listen to what an amazing word.



sal•sa \ˈsȯl-sə, ˈsäl-\ noun

1: a spicy sauce of tomatoes, onions, and hot peppers
2: popular music of Latin American origin that has absorbed characteristics of rhythm and blues, jazz, & rock

Make it a SALSA night


Meet up with friends for happy hour, dinner and a little dancing.


Saucy Libations

Order up a beer with a splash of Tabasco; a this great Metabolism Kick starter Bloody Mary or a low-calorie Jalapeno Margarita.

Corona Extra
• 12oz Bottle of Corona Extra Beer
• 2 dashes of Tabasco Sauce
Calories 148

Saucy Bloody Mary
• 1 large lime wedge
• 1 1/2 ounces high quality vodka
• 4 ounces tomato juice
• Dash celery salt
• Dash freshly ground cracked pepper
• 8 good shakes Worcestershire sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon horseradish
• 1 to 2 good dashes good hot sauce
Calories 123


Jalapeno Margarita
• 1 jalapeno, poked with a knife
• 1 1/3 cups tequila
• 1 cup orange liqueur
• 1 cup fresh lime juice (10 limes)
• 3 tablespoons superfine sugar
• kosher salt
• ice
Calories 182




A dash of spice before hitting the dance floor


Order up some Chips and Salsa and share a selection of Tapas at your table; a fabulous way to start an evening of dancing while staying light on your feet.

Spicy Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
178 calories (4 meatballs)
Beef and chili Verde Empanada
420 calories (2 empanadas)

Garlic Shrimp - Gambas al Ajillo
366 Calories (6 prawns)



Close the evening out by taking a group Salsa Class


Salsa dancing is a unique form of exercise because it provides the heart-healthy benefits of an aerobic exercise while also allowing you to engage in a social activity.

The Health Benefits of Salsa Dancing


Not only is dancing an exceptional way to let loose and have fun, but it also provides some terrific benefits for your health.


In fact, Mayo Clinic researchers reported that social dancing helps to:


* Reduce stress
* Increase energy
* Improve strength
* Increase muscle tone and coordination


Dancing the night away can burn more calories per hour than riding a bike or swimming.

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