Recipes
If your summer is anything like ours, it probably feels like a bit of a let down. I’m grateful for our health. And, while I’m having to work less and juggle having a kid at home full time, we are fortunate we are able to make things work. Unfortunately, with COVID numbers still on the…
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The only thing more mind-blowing than how good these cookies cupcakes taste is how easy they are to make. Even easier than boxed cake mix, cookie cupcakes are a reliable crowd-pleaser at kids parties, bake sales, potlucks and for every day special treats. The best part? They’re actually harder to screw up than they are…
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Few things are as American as apple pie, but who wants to be turning their oven on in the middle of the summer heat? This Fourth of July, I propose an alternative to the iconic American classic. Not only will it save you from the heat in the kitchen but it will also save you…
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If you’ve ever been to a tourist-trap luau or Hawaiian themed party, you’ve probably tried poi, haupia and kalua pig. While these are some popular, traditional Hawaiian dishes, the best foods the islands have to offer rarely make an appearance at these events. Malasadas, spam musubi, loco moco, and sata andagi are just some of the lesser-known…
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Ever had an açaí bowl? I have. Tons of them, actually. They actually top my list of ‘Things I Miss About Hawaii.’ Weather, beaches, food. In that order. But let’s back up for a second. Back in college, I got the grand idea to vacation in Hawaii for a week. I pinched every penny to…
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I’m going to dive head first into this blog with a recipe for triple chocolate peppermint cookies. This recipe is really fun to me because it started with a recipe I found on Pinterest while hunting for a delicious treat for a Holiday Cookie Swap/Christmas Party. I considered the obvious standby of Christmas cookies, a…
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