Salsaaa Salsaaaa!! Spice it up in New York City

Now I understand where she gets that body

Every time I watched Dancing with the Stars I was completely floored by how incredible all of their bodies were. Not like super buff gym bodies, but womanly, SEXY bodies. After doing Zumba I realized that the way the move their hips, the control it takes in your legs, and the strength you need in your back, literally MOLDS your body into this type of shape. From swiveling and shaking you can’t help but get somewhat of an hourglass figure and a great core. Have you always wanted a tiny waist? ZUMBA baby….then you can move onto the more complicated salsa classes, you’ll be fit and sexy.

Tango Dancers are SPICY

SPICY SALSA

Salsa can be made a few different ways and we’re all used to that semi-spicy salsa found in most Mexican restaurants. The thing is, it definitely doesn’t stop there. The best salsas are made with fresh ingredients and just enough pepper, not too much, a little bit of garlic and maybe some jalapenos….mmmm…..I have just the recipe. Ok fine, Alton Brown has just the recipe.

NOW ONTO CAKE.....

If you’ve read any of my guides in the past you know my deep, bottomless love for cake. When I realized that I could include it in this guide, even next to wasabi, I couldn’t stop myself. The ground all spice, the pungent clove flavor, brown sugar (what, its spicy….?) toss in a couple chopped walnuts, raisins and candied orange you will want to live on spice forever.

AWAKEN THE SPICE....

In my class today I noticed that many of the people taking it were VERY out of touch with their inner “spiciness.” It was actually quite a shame to such a large number of women (and men) who didn’t understand how to move their hips properly. Listen, I get bored in the gym, there’s definitely nothing sexy about the treadmill, there’s nothing SPICY about lunges. Zumba is a fushion of FITNESS AND LATIN dancing, spicy? Absolutely. The classes are about an hour long and it is the fastest hour I’ve ever had working out. Not only that, but you’re “awakening” that inner “dancer” that inner Latin lover, that inner vixennnn, if you will. Maybe you were too scared to try a Tango class? Or maybe you’ve always wanted to try salsa? Well this is a good start, you’ll burn a million calories (well, not literally a million) and you’ll start learning some new moves ;)

The Flamenco Dancer is SPICY

EAT SPICY

Part of being spicy is also EATING SPICY. Maybe you aren’t into hot foods but you can try other spices they don’t need to be hot at all. Explore different flavors to use in your cooking, start collecting exotic spices and experiment. We’re all familiar with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and herbs likes oregano or basil but what about checking out more exotic flavors like Indian and Middle Eastern spices.

SPICY MANGOOOOO SALSA

I can’t say mango without remember the Saturday Night Live with Chris Kattan….ah. Good skit.

1 mango diced
1/2 tablespoon sambal
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and black pepper to taste

In a bowl, mix all ingredients. Chill before serving.

Japanese SPICY- WASABI!

The first time I tried wasabi, it was completely by accident. Of course, I thought it was guacamole…because I’m an idiot. When was the last time you saw guacamole in a Japanese restaurant? Never. So if you are someone who enjoys sweating a little bit, you must be a wasabi fan. Wasabi is lethal, definitely should not be taken lightly and should be used SPARINGLY. I’m warning you.

DRINK SPICY!!!!

Don’t forget to spike things with a little bit of CAPTAIN!