Turtle Bay Sea Orchid After a Monkey's Lunch, this is my second favorite vacation drink. It's tropical and reminds me of an ocean side pool both in color and in taste. 2 Bananas3 ounces Bacardi Rum3 ounces Blue CuracaoPina Colada Mix ((fresh makes the drink less sweet and I'm still perfecting that recipe so check back!))Ice … Continue reading Turtle Bay Sea Orchid
Mom’s banana bread
My mom didn't make banana bread very often because she doesn't really like bananas, but my dad, sister and I did, so when she made it, it was a great day. I was pretty surprised at how easy this is to make. It's perfect for a cold late winter day. Mom's banana bread 2 cups … Continue reading Mom’s banana bread
Flourless banana muffins
I'm a rather big fan of banana muffins. Mostly because they're just as tasty as banana bread, but cook faster and are easier to transport. Plus, you can add all kinds of things, like blueberries, to them and they're still wonderful. My usual recipe calls for flour, but some how we were out. So I … Continue reading Flourless banana muffins
Homemade Turtle Bay Granola
J fell in love with the granola at Turtle Bay when we visited Hawaii. A recent note from the general manager reminded me to try to get the recipe because while travelling to Honolulu every time J wants the granola sounds lovely, that is absolutely not going to happen. Luckily for me, Danna is super … Continue reading Homemade Turtle Bay Granola
Easy Fruit Salad (Ambrosia)
Easy Fruit Salad (Ambrosia) Sometimes you need a quick side dish for brunch. I highly recommend a fruit salad. Not your grandmother’s fruit salad with the jello, but a regular plain fruit salad. Here’s my fail safe one, but feel free to add any other fruit you have on hand! Blood Orange (2)Orange (2)Pineapple (whole, … Continue reading Easy Fruit Salad (Ambrosia)