Pot Roast Loveliness

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This is my roast after browning and right before it headed into the oven.There is a main topic of conversation that has a tendency to pop up during 5 am running sessions.  We seem to like to talk about what we eat.  A lot!  Especially on Monday mornings.  We've all had a lovely weekend and I usually ask what everyone had for Sunday dinner.  Is this strange?  I always ask what people eat.  My dad calls and I ask what he had for lunch.  My grandma ... ...continue reading

Rumbi Rice Bowl Knock Off

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I love Rumbi Island Grill.  We just got one in Logan.......actually last year, but I think it's dang tasty.  My kids think it's dang tasty and I figured it can't be that bad for you.  The other day I was checking for some recipes and came upon a segment on Studio 5 where the Rumbi man made a Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl.  Delish!  I love their salads too, and I especially like their Bahama Mama Tortilla Soup.  It's  a lot like my favorite Thai soup ... ...continue reading

Strawberry Cream Pie

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Every year for Easter our little family is involved in the Paradise Lion's Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt.  First off let me just say.............."I hate Easter Egg Hunts!"  They stress me out.  It all started when I was a teenager.  I remember going with my youngest brother to an Easter Egg hunt in St. George and watching the kid struggle to find one stinking egg.  I hate ruthless mothers that are boxing out the competition, and have the mentality ... ...continue reading

Easter!

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Yummy White Chocolate Marshmallow Popcorn,  beautiful spring Emma with a bouquet of the first signs of Spring in Avon- Curly Jacks, Orange Rolls my personal fave, Gingersnap Fruit Pizza, Dilly Rolls, Creme Brulee Berry Pie AKA "Navine Pie- Oh My!"I think this is my Granny's favorite thing on the planet, Chinese Pork Roast James' favorite Sunday dinner, Scones, Potato Fennel and Leek Gratin, Sheet Pan Sugar CookiesThanks Colette, Curly Jacks, ... ...continue reading

Yummy Macarons

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Oh my love, and total happiness!!   I did it!!  I made these babies, and they actually turned out.  What a good day!  Tomorrow Seth is getting baptized and I'm busy today making all sorts of yummy things for the small group that's coming tomorrow.  We're going to have a crepe bar, a couple delicious salads, some Key Lime Tarts, and these lovely Macarons.  I mull over the details of these "after"events for days.......even weeks.  I love them.  The ... ...continue reading

Bananas Foster In Paradise

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Bananas Foster in ParadiseAs I write this post I am sitting out on the back lanai watching the palm trees sway gently in the Kohala Coast breeze.  It is beautiful.  We've already had our morning jog, Emma and I, and I only think we got a few funny looks.  Have you ever seen a 7 month pregnant woman jogging.  Just looking at my shadow I want to bust up laughing.  But I am slow and there is more walking in my morning routine, but at least I'm still ... ...continue reading

My Mama’s Lasagna

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Lasagna assembled, but not baked yet.There are a few things in this world that I think my mom makes the best.  She makes the best gravy on the planet, the best Dilly Rolls, the best Sunday Dinner, and the best dang Lasagna in the world.  I love it!!  When I was a kid Spaghetti or Lasagna for dinner was a huge treat.  Usually it meant that company was coming over, or it was a special Sunday dinner.  My mom would make a homemade spaghetti sauce ... ...continue reading

You’re Getting Kind of Fat

Spring Rolls - ksl.comSo this is the statement that came out of Darin Adams mouth the first instant he saw me. Now don't get offended. I didn't. That's how friends tease right? But I do think I looked pregnant-good thing I am! Fun segment today on Spring Rolls. Just a hint: try some different things. My friend Erin swipes a little bit of pesto down the middle of hers, and we thought about a slightly thicker sauce by adding some orange ... ...continue reading

Studio 5 and Spring Rolls

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Darin, Me and JimmyYeah I am just giving my fellow loved ones a heads up.  I have gotten in trouble the last few times for not mentioning that I'm going to be on Studio 5 from my family, so here's your notice.Studio 5Date:  Monday March 14, 2011Time:  10-11 amPlace:  KSL Channel 5Menu Item:  Spring RollsWho:  Me and James will be cheering me on from the sidelines!  I love him!!The actual filming of the segment.  We're going to be having a Spring ... ...continue reading

First Class Raisin Bran

Last week my Jimmy and I were at a bakery convention in a lovely, warm spot in Florida.  The weather was wonderful, the ocean was beautiful, the sunshine made me tan, and the seafood was delish!  We had a great meal at a place called The Crazy Flamingo.  Technically it was a bar with a few picnic table, sushi, and yummy fresh seafood.  I got a dish of clams, mussels, and linguine and Jimmy got the fish special.  It was cheap too.  What a deal. ... ...continue reading