I'm not claiming originality here. However, where I lack in originality, I make up for in enthusiasm.Some of you have seen homemade magic shell on Pinterest, Facebook and all over the place, and you'll find this post to be old news. In fact, some of you have probably been bottling this stuff up for years, and just forgot to tell me. Others of you (LIKE ME) might just live under a rock and somehow missed the magic shell memo. And (like me) you might have assumed that the magic shell that
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Fresh Papaya Pie
Aloha.Let's talk about PIE! :)Because we have an abundance of PAPAYAS growing on our property right about now, I decided to have some fun with a Papaya Pie. It came out DE-Licious, and (almost as important,) it was super easy to make. I could make this thing on the fly if I had to whip something up for company. And trust me--I'll be doing that. The main requirement is plenty of papaya, which here in Hawaii is never a problem, but for those who don't live in a tropical
Easy Pumpkin Pudding Parfaits
Are you looking to whip up something FANCY this weekend?…in under FIVE minutes?Well then, you've come to the right place.By the way--Have I ever mentioned my love for the word FANCY!? There is just something about it…By the way--You're not sick of pumpkin yet are you? No no no, you are not.Because just a few more weeks of pumpkin, and then it will be all of those fabulous Christmas flavors…Chocolate, peppermint, sugar, egg nog…and more sugar and more sugar (there is no happier word in
NYC Marathon: Training Update 7/6
**Winner of Josiah's Photography is listed at the bottom of this post!!(See: 7/6--My bad math is hard to ignore! Oh well.) Here I am. And it's almost time.My last week of "tapering" my mileage has been a bit odd. It is uncomfortable. I mean, my legs feel really good. I have hardly been sore, and I'm forgetting to stretch. Tapering is a strange time, and if you've trained for a marathon, you may remember. It's hard not to feel guilty for not being out running more than I am.
Lightened-Up Turkey Veggie Meatballs!
I'm not sure what started it, but lately I've been craving meatballs. Spaghetti and meatballs, Swedish meatballs, you name it… No, I'm not pregnant.Meatballs.I don't remember ever making meatballs before, however my family tells me I did once. (That's always a little scary to me.) Regardless, I set out to use ground turkey, and anything else remotely healthy to LIGHTEN UP SOME MEATBALLS. Because: WHY NOT.It took a few tries. The first batch I tried serving with noodles and a
Little Bitty S’mores Cups
Aloha friends! I thought I would share sweet little treat with you!I made these mini s'more cups for my boys, and (naturally,) instagrammed them. A few folks requested the recipe, so I thought I would go ahead and share it now! It's SO simple, I feel like I'm cheating…But look--aren't they adorable? (And trust me--they taste as good as they look!) I don't make a whole lot of pure sugary treats for my boys, because--well, I try to find creative, healthier options…But every once in a
Pumpkin Ice Cream
Autumn in Hawaii…This is the time of year that we usually take a trip to see family in the Pacific Northwest. I love to get my fall fix, and the last few years have exceeded my expectations. Each vacation has been filled with crisp, sunny days, and spectacular views of autumn leaves in all of their splendor. This year, for some reason, we didn't plan a trip. And when I call home to talk to family, all I hear is "rain rain rain rain" and "yuck yuck yuck." So, although I hate to take too
Icelandic Pancakes
Did you grow up with a "second mom?" Maybe it was a friend's mom, or a relative that you related to more like another mom? Recently, when one of Josiah's friends referred to me as his "second mom" I felt so happy. A second mom is a good thing. I always say It takes a Village--and that includes second moms.My BFF from the age of three was Tina, and her Mom was without a doubt my "second mom." Tina's mom had moved to America from Iceland when she was in her early twenties. Her full name