After about three months in Thailand, I figured it was time to learn how to make some of the dishes I’ve so thoroughly enjoyed eating so I can share this aspect of my life when I return home! Chiang Mai is a four-hour bus ride from the town I’m living, Tak, and has a plethora … Continue reading
After seeing the freshly cooled lava at the Pahoa Transfer Station, Jake’s dad had mentioned that we should stop by the “new black sand beach,” since it’s nearby. A new beach? I couldn’t help but think it sounded like a new store that had just opened up. I guess you’re used to things like new beaches when … Continue reading
Do you guys know what I mean when I say I’ve got the post-holiday blues? (It’s real because it’s on WebMD.) I did a quick Google search and there are actually articles you can read that give tips on how to beat it. Needless to say, if you’ve been following along with my blog at … Continue reading
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! I know my family and I did. I’m up to my ears in GoPro gadgets — can’t wait to try them out on my next hiking adventure! I’m currently a little under the weather, so unfortunately that may have to wait until after the New Year… Speaking of … Continue reading
Sometimes the best present you can give someone is something you made yourself. It’s completely unique! That’s why this Christmas, I knew the best gift I could give my co-workers was a little something to keep on their desks — to brighten their day and fill their stomach. Nothing says, “I care about you,” like a … Continue reading
It’s the second year in a row that my family and I have gotten together to pull tags from the Salvation Army Angel Trees to make some Christmas wishes come true. My brother Sean is still finishing up his last few finals, so he wasn’t able to join in on our new tradition like he … Continue reading
Do you and your family make gingerbread houses around Christmas time? If you do, you know how much work it takes to put one of these things together the right way! One wrong move and BAM — your gingerbread walls are on the ground. Talk about pressure. Add on another layer of stress when you … Continue reading
I’d just like to apologize right off the bat because I have been MIA this month. I bet you’re all just as busy — what with Christmas being only 15 days away! Can you believe it? I started shopping early this year, so I’ve only got the hardest people left to buy gifts for… and … Continue reading
I hope everyone had a wonderful and long Thanksgiving weekend. After Thanksgiving, I didn’t stop eating for a second…but isn’t that what four-day weekends are all about? Aside from turkey day, November also marked the coming of Restaurant Week Hawaii 2014. Jake and I took full advantage by checking out the special menus at two … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you are as full as I am… but I bet you’ve still got room for some dessert, right? I know I always do. Lately my mom has saved the big home-cooked feast for Christmas when my brother comes home from college, so for the past two years we’ve eaten our Thanksgiving meal … Continue reading
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