Whole 30 vs Vegan Lifestyle? I have struggled a bit about whether or not a Whole 30 or a vegan lifestyle would be better for me. Have you had the same questions? I was vegan for four years, vegetarian for 20 and have started three Whole 30's, and completed two. I have experimented over the years with lots of different eating styles. I try hard to stick to a whole foods diet--with very little processed food but if I am being truly honest, those processed foods slip ... continue reading...
Apple Cider Mocktail
The holidays are a time to celebrate and that doesn't have to include alcohol. This is one of my favorite fall mocktail recipes.I realize that since it is only September 8th--the holidays are still a ways off. But, it doesn't really feel like that to me. The grocery stores are filled with great fall fruits and veggies, like apples and pumpkin and with school just starting it feels like those fall holidays are just around the corner.I haven't been drinking much in the past year ... continue reading...
How To Start a Food Blog
Are you ready to start your own food blog? There are lots of reasons to have a food blog and you can style it to be exactly what you want out of it. I started as a creative outlet way back in the day and have since transitioned into trying to make my life dreams come true through self directed writing and cooking. You can do it too! It really isn't terribly difficult to get started. Here are the basic steps and some tips and tricks to get you going. Choose a domain name. This will be ... continue reading...
Simple Pumpkin Coffeecake with Crumble Topping
'Tis pumpkin season, I suppose. A great time to add a new pumpkin recipe to your repertoire. How about a perfectly crumbed pumpkin coffeecake with a sweet and crunchy top?Even in our modern world, we are still loosely tied to our farming past. At least in the United States, Halloween and Thanksgiving, October and November--is traditionally the time that pumpkins and squash would ripen. Heading out of the summer growing season and into the cold winter. These hardy veggies could ... continue reading...
The Benjamin Hotel: Great Hotel for Families in New York City
I just got back from a whirlwind weekend trip to New York City and though I have lots to share about what we did---I 'll mostly be posting that on Instagram Stories. But, I did want to pop on here and post about an amazing hotel find in the city. The Benjamin Hotel made our trip so much better than it could have been.The hotel offers:SuitesMini-KitchensAmazing LocationOver the top service and....a pillow menu. (Yep! You can order different pillows and they are ... continue reading...
Tubing Ichetucknee Springs
We made our annual trip to Gainesville and had a great time as usual. One of the highlights this time around was tubing Ichetucknee Springs, and exploring the Blue Hole.Before I go and sing the praises of Ichetucknee Springs in the summer time, I'd like to just explain something. Some of Florida state parks feel like theme parks, with crowds, lines and services to make life easier like trams, trains, and boat rides. Maybe the Florida theme parks have influenced the management of the ... continue reading...
6.26.2019
I started writing all of these personal journal type posts awhile back--you know, like, real blogging. The blogging of the olden days. Where blogs were basically personal diaries of our deepest and darkest thoughts. Although mine were more journal entries. Focuses of gratitude. A place to write down the mundane and the exciting. I stopped after awhile because 1) it got kind of tedious to do on a daily basis and 2) I realized it might be kind of boring for the general reader, especially if ... continue reading...
Hawaiian Tuna Poke Recipe [VIDEO]
I finally created a little video for my basic Hawaiian Tuna Poke Recipe. I had already made a video for my Spicy Tuna Poke recipe but have been sitting on this one for awhile now. Thankfully Sawyer finished it up for me!This really simple recipe is a staple around here--especially when we can find good, fresh tuna. ... continue reading...
Simple Recipe for Air Fried Tofu
I cannot get a good photo of air fried tofu. It is just not that photogenic. But, it is a great staple and building block for so many different recipes. I have been making this air fried tofu every week and use it for Vietnamese Banh Mi, Tofu Curry (recipe coming soon), tofu poke, and as a topping for a loaded salad. ... continue reading...
Weekly Wrap Up| Week 2
Hi All! Happy Monday. Things have been quite hectic around here with our paddleboard business booming (weather has been perfect!) and me back at work (thankful the government shutdown is over) and the kids ending their third grading period at school. A lot going on! I am so looking forward to summer and it feels so close. Keep reading to find out what has been going on in The Surfer's Kitchen. ... continue reading...
Travel Guide to Jekyll Island Georgia
I have been to Jekyll Island, a tiny little island community, more than any other place since I have lived in the south. I love it so much. I actually feel like I must have been a southern belle in a past life because I feel so at home in the old buildings and among huge oaks covered with Spanish moss. As a Seattle-lite, transplanted to Hawaii and then reluctantly dragged to Florida, I could have never predicted my love for coastal Georgia. It is truly one of my favorite places. ... continue reading...