Alaska's always been at the top of our travel bucket list, and this summer, we decided there's no time to wait, and no better time to go. From breathtaking nature, untouched mostly by humans, exciting outdoors adventures, spectacular wildlife, and the best-tasting salmon on earth, Alaska's austere beauty and wild heart captivated us from day ...
Crispy caramelized crepes
Crispy caramelized crepes - these classic French crepes, crisped up with a thin layer of buttery, salted caramel on one side, are simply too good to miss. This recipe is so simple, yet it feels and tastes quite special. As I'm writing this, I realize that for many people, making crepes may not sound like the easiest thing to make. If you are ...
White chocolate coconut raspberry mousse cake
White chocolate coconut raspberry mousse cake - so light and delicate and absolutely decadent, this no-bake cake is quick to make, and will surely impress. This is the cake I made for my 11-year old's birthday last month. She loves coconut, chocolate and raspberries, and the three go so well together that this cake was a no-brainer to come ...
Exotic salsa
Exotic salsa - crunchy veggies, juicy tropical fruits, and exotic perfume of kaffir limes, guava, fresh mint and cilantro - this salsa is super flavorful and delicious, and a great accompaniment for grilled seafood. Hello my friends, I've been definitely missing from this space a lot lately. Between kitchen remodel planning, school ...
Spicy smoked chocolate mousse
Spicy smoked chocolate mousse - rich, and decadent dark chocolate mousse, with a hint of smoke, and heat, that creates a unique depth of flavor. Back in April, we went to Mexico, and visited Hartwood, in Tulum. It was a visit planned way in advance, and in a sense it spurred our visit to Mexico (more on that, coming up). After a very ...
Coconut kaffir lime cooler
Coconut kaffir lime cooler - with its clean, refreshing taste, intriguing aroma, and a good amount of healthy fat and minerals, this smoothie is a great breakfast alternative on a hot morning. It's June 1st, and almost summer, if you can believe it! It's the season to keep it light and fresh in the kitchen, and honestly, I can live on fresh ...
No-bake vanilla chocolate cake
No-bake vanilla chocolate cake - delicious, elegant and super easy to make, with layers of tea biscuits, chocolate pastry cream, and candied hazelnuts for extra flavor and decoration. A few weeks ago we celebrated our daughter's 14th birthday! When she was little, I used to jokingly scold her that she's grown yet another year, and I vowed ...
Papaya avocado salsa
Papaya avocado salsa - juicy papaya and creamy avocado are the basis for this mildly sweet, and citrisy salsa that packs a ton of fresh, zesty flavors and tropical aromas. Today's post features an old, tried and true recipe, and one of my absolute favorites. It's a simple fruit salsa, packed with fresh, citrus flavors, and it couldn't be ...
Grilled shrimp tacos with tomatillo salsa and homemade tortillas
Grilled shrimp tacos with tomatillo salsa and homemade tortillas - bursting with flavor, juicy shrimp, grilled poblano peppers and tomatoes, topped with freshly made salsa verde, and served over soft, homemade flour tortillas, these tacos are a must-try! Last Friday, I threw up a Mexican feast, complete with homemade tortillas, a killer ...
Asparagus with smoked salmon and Gribiche
Asparagus with smoked salmon and gribiche - seared fresh asparagus, topped with creamy, cold sauce Gribiche, and smoked salmon make a great lunch, brunch or dinner, ready in 20 minutes. A quick and easy recipe today, inspired by the fresh asparagus crop, poking out everywhere at this time of the year. This is a lovely brunch, lunch or ...
Spicy pineapple margarita
Spicy pineapple margarita - icy-cold, with a spicy kick, fruity and refreshing, served with fragrant chili lime salt, this drink will give you just the right amount of heat and freshness. This icy cold, hot-spiced margarita may be just the thing you need after a long week, especially on a hot afternoon, and especially when Cinco De Mayo ...
Stuffed chicken roll ups {prosciutto + goat cheese + tomatoes}
Stuffed chicken roll ups - delicious and easy to make, stuffed with pesto, prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese, then smothered in creamy garlicky pesto sauce, topped with Mozzarella, and baked to perfection! What do you do when your oven suddenly starts acting up, and becomes totally unpredictable? Well, you start planning for a ...
Beet-pickled curry deviled eggs
Beet-pickled curry deviled eggs - pickled in beet marinade for a gorgeous magenta color, then stuffed with a delicious curry filling, they make a spectacular appetizer, and a great way to utilize those leftover Easter eggs. What do you do with all these leftover Easter eggs? Probably the most obvious thing that comes to mind is deviled eggs, ...
Bulgarian Easter bread {kozunak}
Bulgarian Easter bread, a.k.a. kozunak, is a traditional, sweet yeast bread - cotton-soft, sugar-crusted, studded with rum-soaked raisins, and perfumed with vanilla and lemon zest - incredibly delicious on its own, it's the ultimate Easter treat. Growing up in the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition, Easter for us didn't mean egg hunts for ...
Savory sunflower seed bars
Savory sunflower seed bars - these crunchy, salty, seedy bars are totally addicting, and the perfect sugar-free snack to take on a hike, or send to school with your kids! Hello my friends, I'm back from my short vacation, one week gone way too quickly, still not fully unpacked, still dreaming of the warm, blissful sun, the cold drinks ...
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