Easy End-Of-Summer BBQ
The sun was out again today, and we decided to throw together a simple barbecue for dinner. After all, it’s hard to say how many more sunny days we’re going to have. Weather in mid September in the...
View ArticleLight + Fruity White Sangria
I don’t know about you, but I always start my weekends with a To Do list. You know, for things like: organizing the closet, cleaning the inside of the refrigerator, writing overdue thank-you cards, and...
View ArticleThe Best Blueberry Coffee Cake
A few years back, I found a killer blueberry coffee cake recipe in Cooking Light. I’ve made it every summer since. I’ve turned the batter into cupcakes, square loaves and everything in between. The...
View ArticleFresh Melon Margaritas
I believe in signs. I know, I’m kinda weird like that.So when I accidentally discovered Margarita Melons at the farmers’ market a few weeks back, hidden in a row of multi-colored watermelons, I took...
View ArticleSweet + Savory Fig Jam
People often ask me what it was like to grow up in Hawaii. What can I say? Warm beaches, tropical fruit stands, and frolicking in the sun. Everyday. But I missed out on things, too. Like, shopping for...
View ArticleSummer Picnic Upgrades
Picnics are one of my ALL TIME favorite summer activities. Our little neighborhood is surrounded by four parks in walking distance, and believe me when I say that I spend every possible second...
View ArticleGrilled French Sausages
You might be thinking these French Grilled Sausages are simply fancy hot dogs. I assure you, mes amies, they are so much more. And they will become your go-to item on the grill this summer. Right...
View ArticleFresh Cherry Granita
Sometimes I get carried away at the farmer’s market. It usually starts with a sample. A bite of fresh fruit, nuts or pie always does me in. This weekend was no different. I walked in to the market...
View ArticleA Tribute To Summer {in iPhone photos}
I had a slightly insane summer. So busy that I haven’t had the chance to fill y’all in. I feel like I spent more time in the airport than at home – but I was lucky to travel to some truly exciting...
View ArticleCoconut Guava Popsicles
Since we don’t have family in the area, we rarely get drop-by visitors. But we were in for a huge surprise this weekend when Sam’s sister, brother-in-law and nephew drove up from California and showed...
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