Monthly Archives: August 2015

Meatless Monday: General Tso’s Quorn Chik’n

Having never eaten General Tso’s chicken, it would seem kind of silly to decide to cook such a thing on a whim. However… rule number one in Julie’s kitchen: have no fear and jump right in. So what the heck … Continue reading

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Saturday Sites: Week Thirty-Four

1.) OH NO. I think this video was made about me. Bwahaha. 2.) I can appreciate these wine pairings! 3.) This video… and wisdom is great. 4.) Would you swim in this pool? 5.) These enchiladas are on my list … Continue reading

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Peaches and Cream Oatmeal

At least once a week, I get a text from one of my girlfriends I’ve been friends with for over two decades. Having moved back to Kaua’i with her husband recently, expecting her first baby girl in a few short … Continue reading

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Day to Day Life: Week Thirty-Three

A wee little peek at the last week: Our friends Janet and Ray gave us a bunch of tomatoes out of their garden, so I made a bunch of sauce. And jarred up a few jars of said sauce for … Continue reading

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Saturday Sites: Week Thirty-Three

1.) If I were better at photoshop, I think this would be a fun endeavor… 2.) I’m curious about this recipe. 3.) 9 Books to Read by the Time You’re 30. I haven’t read most of these yet, so perhaps … Continue reading

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Blueberry Upside-Down Cake

If I wasn’t so stubborn, I probably would’ve given up on gardening nearly 7 years ago, after two consecutive years of low yielding, scraggly looking plants. The last couple years, my garden has been bursting with produce. Then last year … Continue reading

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Day to Day Life: Week Thirty-Two

A little peek at the last week: Copious amounts of cold brew chicory coffee, please! I’m thoroughly enjoying our kitchen island. Dough-ball-island… For homemade pizza night. Cheese pizza for the win! And a fresh pineapple/pickled jalapeƱo pizza for the runner-up. … Continue reading

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Saturday Sites: Week Thirty-Two

1.) This illustrated guide makes me REALLY want doughnuts. Lots of doughnuts. 2.) I look like an engineer. 3.) I think this is important. And beautiful. And it made my heart equally hurt and happy. 4.) This is a beautiful … Continue reading

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Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream

Summer seems to be flying by. I could’ve sworn it was June just yesterday, that the kids were about to get out of school, not start back up again… Vincent’s going into his senior year of high school and Silas … Continue reading

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Day to Day Life: Week Thirty-One

A little peek at the last week: I told y’all I was going to make this blueberry upside-down cake… and it was incredible. We are re-doing our backyard… The entire thing has been tilled at this point, but we’re still … Continue reading

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