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Our Trip to Hawaii: Kauai

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Kauai.

Gosh, where do I even start?  And how do I describe an island as peaceful, relaxing, lush and breathtaking as Kauai?  I don’t think I can do it justice.

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I’m kind of glad Oahu was the first island we visited, because after being somewhere that was a bit busier, Kauai was such a breath of fresh air.  We got there just before the sunset and this was the view from our hotel balcony and it all felt so perfect.  I just kept asking myself “is this real life?!”  We stayed at the Kauai Marriott and it was beautiful.  Not only did it have a giant pool setup but the beach was RIGHT THERE.  Plus complimentary Mai Tais!

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Our first morning, we grabbed breakfast at the Kalapaki Beach Hut — I totally ate a breakfast sandwich on a hamburger bun and I’m not gonna lie, I didn’t mind it! — then went on a HELICOPTER RIDE.  Oh my god.  I think we were all pretty nervous.  In that first picture, I am probably telling Joey something along the lines of “I think I’ll just have a panic attack mid-flight” and I think my face says it all in that second picture.Read More »

The Best Tastes of Summer

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Is it really the end of August?  We went to Film on the Rocks on Monday night — FYI, Who Framed Roger Rabbit is still just as good as it was when I was 10 — and there was a definite chill in the air.  I can feel it.  Autumn is on its way!  In other words, cue summer recap posts.  Starting with this one where I share my favorite homemade bites from this summer.

This combo of Green Mexican Rice with Corn and Fried Plantains that I made a few times this summer.

And obviously loved.  Please ignore the fact that I burnt those plantains.  I got better as the summer went on.

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This Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Quinoa Salad that made me sad shrimp is so expensive.

Colorado… so landlocked, so lame.

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This Corn Frittata that made me realize corn and cheese do go together.

And made for the most summery-looking dinner alongside some bread and a green bean salad.

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This Best of Summer Kale Salad that had the best dressing ever.

I wanted to drink the leftovers for real.

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Our favorite Mushroom & Kale Quesadillas that never ever disappoint.

I mean, there’s cream cheese.

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These Nacho Fries that are so delicious and so fun to eat.

Also at this point I am like 80% potato.  Can’t stop, won’t stop with the fries this summer.

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This Sweet Corn and Zucchini Pie I whipped together last Sunday when I realized A) we were out of leftovers (the horror!), B) it was about to be a new workweek and C) I did NOT have the energy for a trip to the grocery so I kinda switched a few things up based on what was in the fridge.

It turned out to be cheesy deliciousness at its finest.

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And last but not least, these Smoky Tilapia Tacos.

We made these last week and though they were incredibly simple, I loved them.

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I still have time to re-make each and every one of these things before summer ends, right?!

Happy Friday, everyone!