The Kapalua Coastal Trail stretches along the gorgeous Kapalua Coast of Northwestern Maui, past deep green golf courses, rugged cliffs and pristine golden sandy beaches. When I first set out to explore this trail, I didn’t realize that a part of this area holds great […]
Weightlessly soaring, floating, at heart stopping height. Me too one day … I hope!
Early last summer I bought a giant bag of perfectly ripe dark cherries at my favorite farmers market. We ate quite a few of them fresh, made a delicious cherry-almond crumble… And despite all that, we still had so many cherries left! With Google’s help, I found numerous creative ideas […]
He loves me … he loves me not … he loves me … he loves me not … He loves me!!!
By the time I was about 6 or 7 years old, I got to have a cup of coffee every morning before heading off to school. Every morning, my mom would grind the beans, and make the coffee using a cone-shaped paper filter. The brew […]
My friend Marlene loves pickled garlic!! Really loves it!! She buys it in large quantities and eats some every day. On more than one occasion, she’s mentioned this. So when another friend and I stopped by for lunch not too long ago, Marlene put her […]
Stoked dudes on deck. Duck diving through gnarly surf. Drop ‘n ride. Wipe out!
Combine some tart yoghurt (dairy or non-dairy) with a perfectly ripe, sweet Champagne mango and some Indian spices for a very different treat. This sweet-tart combination makes a perfect side dish to go with a spicy Indian meal. Add a dal and rice, a Indian vegetable or two […]
Established around 1730 in Toulouse a botanical garden for practical use overflowing with trees and flowers profuse old-fashioned organ grinder to amuse relax under shade trees for a snooze bring a picnic and enjoy the views. All you have to do is pick and choose […]
This is one of my very favorite desserts! Ever!! It reminds me off a cheesecake crossed with a lemon bar, but with fewer calories. This cake is best if made a day in advance and served chilled. It does however, also taste good warm. During baking process, this […]
Sweeping fields of brilliant bouquets swaying gently in the breeze clinking together like champagne flutes in joyful celebration. Mother Earth wearing her Sunday Best!
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 […]
in cahoots with muddy boots 