Few trees are as spectacular as the Lahaina Banyan tree! If you are headed to the island of Maui, please visit this unbelievably complex natural wonder at the corner of Front Street and Canal Street! During the early to mid 1800s Lahaina was the capital of the […]
Eating breakfast every day has never been my thing. To be honest, most days I simply savor my giant cup of freshly brewed coffee with a splash of unsweetened chocolate almond milk in it. On days where I do want something to eat in the morning, […]
So many, many years ago I said “I do!” “I want to spend my life with you!” So after many, many years in a row I said “I do” “I want to celebrate # 35 with you!” So when the sun put on this show I […]
Iceland is a fascinating place to visit! Volcanoes, natural geysers, crystal clear rivers and streams, the Blue Lagoon, Aurora Borealis, fermented shark, Brennivin aka Black Death, great coffee and waffles, and of course the Heart Park. Strolling through this colorful, popular square filled with enormous […]
Despite it being officially spring, it’s been raining and there still is a chill in the air! To me, nothing tastes better on a day like this than a bowl of hot soup. So when I got home from the grocery store with a giant bunch […]
In the central Maui Mountains, just west of Wailuku, is the Sacred Iao Valley. In ancient Hawaii, this valley was a burial ground for royalty. Their bodies were buried in secret locations all over this valley. It was here, where the Battle of Kepaniwai was fought […]
At the crack of dawn wind strewn small blossoms gathered. No leaf blowers here! Every morning on Maui, I awoke to the sounds of noisy birds, the waves breaking on the beach and the slow, rhythmic swooshing sound of a rake being guided across the […]
Huge puffy white clouds were floating in the sky. The Pacific ocean down below us was sparkling in the beautiful tropical sunshine. Large waves were breaking along the Oahu coastline and made for a picture perfect arrival in Oahu. On the way home a week […]
Rasam is a spicy South Indian lentil soup, flavored with curry or rasam powder, fresh curry leaves and either tamarind or tomatoes. Traditionally, rasam is served as a second course. This fiery, thin soup is eaten with a little rice or plain. I’ve been making […]
If you’re tired of the grey winter weather, add some tropical sunshine to your plate with this super simple salad! The only requirement is, for you to chop a few ingredients, sprinkle them with a tiny bit of coconut or brown sugar, lemon juice and grated […]
Early spring flowers Sudden rain showers Red-breasted sapsucker His wings flutter Drills holes in a perfect row Until the tree sap starts to flow High in the trees perched is a most regal Beautiful, majestic bald eagle Spring appeared over night What a delight!
Over the coming weeks, I will introduce some of my favorite South Indian recipes. These dishes always taste great with some basmati rice, a little pickle and some gunpowder. Whenever I prepare a South Indian feast, I make a variety of dishes, like rasam, sambar, lemon […]
Yellow daffodils announcing spring’s arrival. Farewell, winter blues.
For the last few weeks, I’ve been sorting through my collection of books, in hopes of reducing their numbers on my bookshelves. While moving some of the books around, I discovered a cookbook I hadn’t used in a while. An old sticky note peeked my curiosity! […]
Suburban oasis a breath of fresh air for body and soul. This beautiful nature park is a short walk from our house. There are miles of hiking trails across this extinct volcano and lava dome. We are fortunate here in the Pacific Northwest to have such an […]
There is nothing better on a cold winter night, than a spicy-hot bowl of soup. While browsing through a magazine, I noticed a recipe for a Thai green curry soup. I didn’t have all the ingredients it called for on hand, so I improvised! This soup […]
One of my favorite things to explore while traveling is, the food of the places we visit. Amsterdam offers all kinds of adventures for just about everyone, including fantastic cuisines from around the globe! We’ve had many fine meals in this town over the years. At least once every visit, we […]
in cahoots with muddy boots 