Pumpkin pumpkin pumpkin. You're not tired of it yet, are you? I hope not, because I could do pumpkin recipes all year long. But that would be weird, right? So I'll stay within the unspoken September to November allotted pumpkin recipe time frame. I wasn't even planning on blogging about these, I just got in the mood for pumpkin scones, and started experimenting. With about four different recipes in front of me (none were actually pumpkin scones,) I went to work. Flour was flying, and my
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Green World Farms: Hawaiian Coffee + Giveaway!
There are just a few things in life that I get really excited about. Okay, that's not true--I get excited about all kinds of things. But at the top of my list: My kids. My husband. Great food. Running a Marathon…. AND COFFEE!!Seriously. Coffee is one of God's best-ever ideas, don't you think!?And if coffee is good--then tell me WHAT could be better than LOCALLY GROWN, LOCALLY ROASTED… HAWAIIAN COFFEE!?Nothing. That's what. Absolutely nothing.So, excuse my enthusiasm, as I tell
Sweet Hot Thai Style Grilled Chicken Thighs {Guest post from Pineapple and Coconut}
Aloha Friends!Today I am super excited to feature my super talented, creative, lovely, and FUNNY friend Shanna, from Pineapple and Coconut blog. Though we've never met in person--I have no doubt we will meet one day. And when we do, I have a good feeling that it will feel like we've known each other forever. And considering the fact that we've discussed moving her family into a yurt on my property--I'm hoping that I like her as much in person as I do on-line! haha.I'll let her tell
Orange Mac-Nut Pumpkin Muffins
It is September!! My very favorite time of the year. In my book, September means FALL. Fall Fall Fall. I don't care of it is still 90 degrees, and we just got in from the beach. It. Is. FALL. (Just be glad I'm not pulling out my Christmas lights…) And fall means pumpkin anything and everything. Agree? Pumpkin lattes. Pumpkin pie. And today: Pumpkin muffins. In this case, Pumpkin muffins with orange zest, and toasted macadamia nuts… I even made them in my fall-orange (spider-bottomed)
North Shore Video Tour
This one is for all of you North Shore lovers…Anyone who has either visited the North Shore of Oahu, and could use a little trip down Memory Lane…ORThose of you dreaming of taking a vacation over here.IT'S JUST FOR YOU.Last weekend the groms and I headed out on a Three Hour Tour…(Which of course ended up being a FULL DAY tour--Thanks Dave for keeping Levi all day! ) Josiah planned a route across the North Shore-- beginning in Haleiwa town, and ending in Kahuku. We stopped at some of our
Baked Quinoa Veggie Bites
Creative use of leftovers #44: Baked quinoa bites make a great lunch, snack, side-dish (or I'd venture to say breakfast.)It's true--Quinoa has become one of the health food fads of the decade. And as much as I like to call myself an independent thinker, I have fully hopped on board the train. Quinoa is great: SO versatile, so healthy, and so EASY…Please do yourself a favor, and try these baked quinoa bites.Here's a printable recipe:If you have cooked veggies leftover, this is a
Papaya-Berry Tropical Crisp {Gluten-free}
Happy Berry Week everyone! If you've been following along, you know that there are some incredible berry recipes flying through the inter webs this week…Links to all of the berry blogging beauties are at the bottom of this post.I'm excited to share a recipe with you that combines all of the comfort food of an old-fashioned berry crisp, with a little lightened-up tropical goodness. Oh, and it's gluten-free too!Now how can you argue with that!? That's right: You cannot.Served
HE>i Hawaii {Honolulu Grand Opening + GIVEAWAY!}
If you've been in Hawaii over the past few years, then this symbol is not new to you. But if you're like me some people, you might have spent a good year or two quietly guessing at what in the world it means…("HEki?" "HEdi?"...is it greek?)I was too embarrassed to ask anyone. Then, one day I overheard someone mention it: "HE is greater than i."Duh. I knew that. So obvious. I mean, I am a home school teacher, and I like, totally get MATH.The HE>i logo is ALL