Two of our close friends {who have been living with me, hi Perezs!} are moving back to the States. :( They love dark chocolate, so this is what I came up with yesterday for their going away party dessert. This is a really fun cake because it's messy and gooey and doesn't need to look perfect. Actually, the less perfect it looks, the better. And if you go outside and you and your cake are hit with typhoon-like winds and the top layer slides off with all the whipped cream just ... continue reading...
A Sea of Irises
100Yen per bunch! {$1} ... so I bought 5 (: Kijoka Falls The Southern half of Okinawa is built up with a dense population. But the Northern half is completely different. Smaller towns and villages, expanse of dense jungle and rugged, breathtaking beaches, waterfalls galore... there is always somewhere new to explore. Up North is also where the Iris Festival is going on. Okinawa loves it's flower festivals and I love Oki for it! ... continue reading...
17 Weeks at Alivila
It's a little awkward posting photos of just me each week, but such is life when you live thousands of miles away from family! And, when your husband is far away too. Can you tell baby is growing!? I know it every morning when I put my hand on my belly and it feels a little bigger than the day before. That and almost every night when I wake up so ravenously hungry I have to eat. Aaand each time I put on a piece of clothing that doesn't fit... which seems to be most of my closet these ... continue reading...
Grilled Balsamic Portobello Mushroom & Steak Salad
Fresh and simple meals are always best to me. I saw fresh portobello mushrooms today and immediately grabbed them, thinking to throw them chopped in a salad. I decided instead to keep the portobello whole to be the base of this beautiful salad, marinated in my garlic balsamic vinaigrette, and topped with farmer's greens, easy homemade croutons, crunchy walnuts, cherry tomatoes and creamy gorgonzola. Heaven! Now that I'm no longer living off saltine crackers and simple ... continue reading...
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 108
- 109
- 110
- 111
- 112
- …
- 175
- Next Page »
