Coffee and rum, two of my loves combined for this simple Christmas Coffee Rum Cocktail for day two of Hawaiian Drinkmas. There are a lot of photos for this cocktail because I included some step by steps and I was having way too much fun photographing them. Thanks to Koloa Rum Company for sending me...
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Spiced Pineapple Rum Punch
Spiced Pineapple Rum Punch. Introducing your new fave holiday rum punch. Or anytime of year rum punch. The holiday season is in full swing and I have decided to not bake any cookies this year but instead go with a week of cocktails for Hawaiian DRINKMAS! My new made up holiday that is a week...
Caramel Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Cider Cream Cheese Icing
My absolute favorite thing to bake this time of year is cinnamon rolls and I went all out this year with these Caramel Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Cider Cream Cheese Icing. Cinnamon rolls and sweet rolls are most definitely my downfall. I LOVE them. They are so ooey gooey delicious. Perfect for a...
Roast Turkey and Cranberry Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These Roast Turkey and Cranberry Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a perfect way to use up leftover turkey and cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving for healthy lunch or light dinner. So many say that the leftovers are the best part of Thanksgiving and I agree. Especially when it comes to pie for breakfast the next day with...
Honey Chipotle Roasted Carrots
Honey Chipotle Roasted Carrots. Sweet, spicy and perfect for the holidays. I fully believe that side dishes are where it's at during Thanksgiving and my Honey Apricot Chipotle Roasted Carrots are sure to be a hit at any holiday table. A sweet and spicy hit that is. I saw an article the other day about...
Thai Pumpkin Curry Soup
Thai Pumpkin Curry Soup is one of my favorite variations of a hearty pumpkin soup. I am a huge fan of Thai food and flavors. This soup is creamy from the coconut milk and spicy from the red Thai curry paste. Perfect for a chilly fall evening. Fall is upon us and that means cooler weather,...
Chicken Thigh Coq Au Vin
Chicken Thigh Coq Au Vin is just as good as the original but a lot easier to make with some short cut ingredients as well as using chicken thighs instead of a whole rooster. Which are hard to find these days for cooking. There are legends that date this rustic chicken dish back to Julius Caesar...
Spicy Southern Deviled Eggs
Spicy Southern Deviled Eggs are a delicious twist on traditional deviled eggs and make for a great snack or appetizer at any gathering or party. This post is sponsored by Cost Plus World Market on behalf of Discover, a blog by Cost Plus World Market. Deviled eggs are a very versatile recipe, so many varieties...
Aloha Friday Martini ( Pineapple Coconut Martini)
Happy Aloha Friday!! Celebrate with my Aloha Friday Martini aka Pineapple Coconut Martini. I find it funny when people see my blog name and think that either my recipes have pineapple and coconut in them OR that I think all Hawaiian recipes have pineapple and coconut in them OR that I have no clue about...
Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (German Black Forest Cake)
Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, also known as German Black Forest Cake. Towering layers of chocolate cake filled with whipped cream, dark cherries and decorated with chocolate curls. Spiked with cherry liqueur, this is a showstopper of a cake in both taste and presentation. I have had this Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte ( German Black Forest Cake) on my to bake...
Tasting Kauai Part Two - Farm To Table Kauai Eats
Tasting Kauai Part Two - Farm To Table Kauai eats. A look at all the food stops on our Tasting Kauai tour as well as a little about the mastermind behind these tours, Marta Lane. Thanks Tasting Kauai for sponsoring this post. I received a complimentary tour and no other compensation. Marta Lane is an...
Boozy Coconut Cream Pie and a look at Pie Fights in Cinema History
Boozy Coconut Cream Pie and a look at pie fights in cinema history. I have always wanted to be in a pie fight. I think that it would be hysterical fun, albeit quite messy. Very messy. But worth it. So I made a pie, a boozy coconut cream pie to go along with this post...
Hawaiian Mango Bread Recipe
Mango Bread like you find at the farmers markets and roadside stands in Hawaii. But made at home. Moist and delicious, loaded with mango, amazing with a fresh cup of Hawaiian coffee and a good book. Mango bread has taken the place of banana bread in our house, hearts and stomachs ever since we had...
High Protein Banana Colada Smoothie
High Protein Banana Colada Smoothie is a great way to start off your school day with vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber and healthy fats. This post is sponsored by Nutribullet on behalf of their Nutribullet University program. They sent me a Nutribullet to try out the new Nutribullet University Pro. Nutribullet launched Nutribullet University back in...
Tasting Kauai Part One - Kealia Farm Tour
Kealia Farm is one of Kauai's thriving Taro Farms located on the East Side of Kauai across from Kealia beach. We visited the farm on our first stop of our Tasting Kauai food tour, the "coconut coast tour". This post is sponsored by Tasting Kauai. On our recent vacation to Kauai one of the days...
Chocolate Drizzled Fresh Pineapple with Toasted Coconut and Sea Salt
Dark Chocolate Drizzled Fresh Pineapple with Toasted Coconut and Sea Salt. I don't think these need any more explanation other than the title, and YUM. My friend Liz of the blog, Floating Kitchen, posted the other day how she is rebelling against the early onslaught of pumpkin that we are already starting to see online....
Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade Recipe
Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade is my go-to drink to stay cool all summer long and what perfect day to share than none other but National Watermelon Day!! Refreshing fresh watermelon blended with fresh squeezed lemons, simple syrup to sweeten and topped off with soda water for a touch of fizz. Don't forget to garnish with mini...
Grilled Pork Chops with Grilled Chile Lime Corn
Grilled Pork Chips with Grilled Chile Lime Corn on the Cob Grilled Pork Chops are a summer staple at our house so is grilled corn. We look forward to when we get to have fresh corn on the cob during summer and our favorite way to prepare them is to grill and season with chile...
Mermaid Smoothie (Banana-Mango-Pineapple-Spirulina-Smoothie)
My Mermaid Smoothie is full of vitamins, minerals, super-healthy spirulina, (blue green algae) and several tropical fruits to give you a boost of nutrition to start your day. This delicious smoothie recipe is sponsored by Wolf Gourmet. Why did I call it a Mermaid Smoothie? Because its blue, green and yellow layers look like the...
Lavender Passion Fruit Vodka Lemonade Cocktail
Lavender Passion Fruit Vodka Lemonade Cocktail is a refreshing and tart summertime cocktail. Sweetened with a vanilla lavender simple syrup this Hawaiian cocktail creation is sure to slip your mind into a daydream about a tropical vacation with every sip. Even if only for a brief few moments of your day. I originally made this...
Grilled Mixed Seafood Kabobs and Old Bay Sweet Potato Wedge Fries
Grilled Mixed Seafood Kabobs and Old Bay Sweet Potato Wedge Fries Summertime and the grilling is easy... oh so cheesy but it is summer time so that means grill all the foods!! This Grilled Mixed Seafood Kabobs with Old Bay Sweet Potato Wedge Fries is inspired by a meal I had in Palm Desert California. ...
Roasted Pineapple Hawaiian Mule Cocktail
Roasted Pineapple Hawaiian Mule Cocktail I often see articles on "What is your signature cocktail for summer of 2016?" Or whatever season is being talked about, a signature cocktail is always discussed for that season. This year I discovered Moscow Mules and while on their own they are refreshing and delicious, I think they are...
Red, White and Blue Sangrias
Red, White and Blue Sangrias are perfect for the Fourth Of July and I made these exclusively for Discover, a blog by World Market. This post is sponsored by World Market. Fourth of July. When you see all things red, white and blue, especially foods. The majority of what you see these days are off-putting...
Hawaiian White Russian Cocktail
Happy Aloha Friday! It is time for another Koloa Rum cocktail creation. This time it is my take on the White Russian, with a Hawaiian White Russian. When Koloa Rum Company told me about their amazing Kaua'i Coffee rum last year I couldn't wait to try it. Eric, the western sales manager was visiting clients...
Avocado Caesar Salad with Avocado Oil Caesar Dressing
I love Caesar Salads and any variation of, and this Avocado Caesar Salad with Avocado Oil Caesar Dressing is hands down my favorite version I have made so far. Thanks to Chosen Foods for sponsoring this post. I am a Chosen Foods Ambassador. What do you think of when you think of Caesar Salad? Big...
Mango Coconut Chicken Tacos with Pale Ale Tortillas
It is Taco Tuesday!! And these Mango Coconut Chicken Tacos with Thai Lime Rice and Pale Ale Tortillas is the perfect meal for it. You know I love my tropical flavors for just about everything I make and the mango coconut marinade for these tacos fits the bill perfectly. These tacos are a fusion of...
Beer Pulled Pork Polenta Bowls
Beer Pulled Pork Polenta Bowls are a hearty, comforting delicious meal. We love all forms of pulled pork in our family. From my Hawaiian Style Kalua pork made in the slow cooker to Mexican Style made in our pressure cooker, and smoked like we made for these Beer Pulled Pork Polenta Bowls. Pulled pork is a...
Boba Thai Iced Tea Popsicles
I LOVE Thai iced tea, and I mean love. I also love popsicles, so why not combine the best of both worlds with these delicious and refreshing Boba Thai Iced tea popsicles? We have officially been on summer break for 11 days and 7 of them were spent at the beach in San Diego, two...
Blueberry Goat Cheese Grilled Bison Burgers
Blueberry Goat Cheese Grilled Bison Burgers. Just look at the epicness that is this burger: When Kita of Girl Carnivore asked me if I wanted to participate in Burger Month , I said " heck yeah" because she always hosts an amazing month of burger goodness and a killer giveaway with all kinds of awesome prizes....
Tropical Passion Fruit Moscow Mules
Tropical Passion Fruit Moscow Mules My cousins introduced me to Moscow mules a few years ago and I loved them ever since, and since I like to add a tropical twist to recipes when I can, this is my tropical riff of a Moscow Mule. What is a Moscow Mule? A Moscow mule is traditionally...
Li Hing Guava Margaritas
Happy Cinco De Mayo! Celebrate with my Li Hing Mui Guava Margaritas! May is my birthday month and I have always loved kicking it off with Cinco De Mayo and margaritas. Guava margaritas are probably my favorite, which is a tall order since I love all margaritas. So I should say any kind of tropical...
Cuban Shrimp Coconut Sofrito and Rice
I have a few new Cuban inspired recipes this week for you all that I created . First up is this amazingly delicious Cuban Shrimp Coconut Sofrito and Rice. Sofrito is aromantic tomato based sauce used in many Spanish and Latin American recipes. Very popular in Cuban cuisine, it typically consists of onions, garlic, bell...
School Lunch Ideas with Planetbox
I am thrilled to be talking about healthy school lunch ideas today. This post is sponsored by Planetbox. I LOVE their lunchboxes, they sent me two to review and to show you all some ideas for quick and easy healthy school lunches AND I will be giving away a lunchbox at the end of the...
High Protein Banana Pancake Smoothie
This high protein banana pancake smoothie has become one our our favorite smoothies and is now in regular rotation in the school/summer breakfast smoothie menu during the week. Smoothies make the morning rush out the door to get to school and tennis summer camp on time a lot, well, smoother. See what I did there?...
Roasted Pepper, Zucchini and Corn Rajas Shrimp Tacos
These Roasted Pepper, Zucchini and Corn Rajas Shrimp Tacos are a favorite taco recipe in my household. This post is sponsored by Wolf Gourmet. I received a set of their gorgeous stainless steel pans to review. I love tacos. I am a huge fan of crispy or hard shell chicken tacos and shrimp tacos, but...
Creamy Preserved Lemon Pasta with Asparagus and Crispy Prosciutto
Creamy preserved lemon pasta with asparagus and crispy prosciutto. A delicious, easy to make weeknight pasta dish. One of the best parts about springtime is the fresh vegetables that have been growing all winter ready to be harvested and eaten, such as asparagus. The early season of asparagus always gets me excited for longer days...
Skinny Piña Coladas
If you like Piña Coladas.....but not all the calories.... try my Skinny Pina Coladas made with Koloa Rum Company Kaua'i Coconut Rum! Thank you to Koloa Rum Company for sending me a delicious bottle of Kaua'i coconut rum! I love traditional Piña Coladas, but most of ones I have gotten before whether on vacation in...
Smoked Kalua Pork Sliders with Guava Spiced Rum BBQ Sauce
Smoked Kalua Pork Sliders wit Guava Spiced Rum BBQ Sauce Finally sharing one of my absolute favorite recipes with you all today. Smoked Kalua Pork Sliders with Guava Spiced Rum BBQ Sauce. Kalua pork is a staple in our house and we make it either in the slow cooker or in our smoker. We always made...
Chocolate Frosted Fudgy Brownies with Strawberries
Chocolate Frosted Fudgy Brownies with Strawberries It is that time of year again! Galentine's Day!! From Parks And Recreation: " What’s Galentine’s Day? Oh, it’s only the best day of the year. Every February 13th, Leslie Knope and her lady friends leave their husbands and their boyfriends at home and just kick it breakfast style....
Vanilla White Chocolate Coconut Creme Brulee
Vanilla White Chocolate Creme Brûlée is quite possibly my newest fave dessert. Vanilla White Chocolate Coconut Creme Brûlée is a decadent sweet treat perfect for a date night in. This recipe uses three different types of Nielsen Massey Vanillas in the form of Mexican Vanilla Extract, Bourbon Vanilla Bean paste and Vanilla sugar for the...