Video Recipes – DIY's – Island Life – Travel – Natural Living – Minimalism
October 5, 2017 How bizarre my life has been. As I type this, I am sitting at my friend’s house on her patio right on the water. It is so beautiful it makes your heart ache. The ocean is clear aquamarine, gentle in its wave. It is serene as if nothing ever happened. But..read more
What a difference a day or two can make. I had the best day ever since the hurricanes hit. Despite long laborious days at the farm, getting our car stuck in knee deep water and ugly weather, these past couple days have made me feel more like myself again. We spent the night with friends..read more
Hurricane Irma was projected to be a category 5 hurricane. The entire island prepped for days and there was a tangible eeriness all around, but outside the window, it was picture perfect paradise as usual. J worked tirelessly to make adjustments to our cottage, stow away valuables and batten down the hatches. We planned to..read more
*WE ARE CURRENTLY DEALING WITH HURRICANE IRMA HERE IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS. WE WILL MOST LIKELY NOT HAVE SERVICE FOR AWHILE BUT I WILL MAKE SURE TO UPDATE ALL ON FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM WHEN IT RETURNS. PLEASE SEND PRAYERS AND GOOD VIBES. I LOVE YOU AND I’LL SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE!* Garlic butter breadsticks are..read more
Jackfruit is the largest tree borne fruit in the world and has a bold delicious taste but today, we’re going beyond the juicy fruit {some say juicy fruit gum was made after it}. Did you know that jackfruit seeds are edible? After de-podding your fruit, don’t throw it away! The “rags” or stuff left behind..read more
Honey garlic shrimp is savory and sweet, glazed with a thick garlic and honey infused sauce. 6 ingredients + 15 minutes to better-than-takeout! I’ve talked about it on my instagram plenty {remember my other 15 minute salmon meal?} but let’s be honest, sometimes, I just don’t feel like slaving over the stove. Maybe it’s the..read more
Healthy cinnamon rolls that are also paleo, vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free {and raw, if you aim for them to be} are seemingly everything but in actuality, came to fruition by accident. One of the many perks of being friends with farmers on our little rock is the wonderful gift of tropical fruit. However,..read more
Korean potato salad is creamy, savory, a little bit sweet and crunchy. Korean potato salad, on a Korean bapsang {table} as a regular banchan {side dish}. I initially thought it was weird. I’ll admit it. Growing up, I’d become accustomed to enjoying it with fried chicken or at picnics and bbq’s whenever I’d be invited..read more
3 NO COOK Korean side dishes as part of a meal or bibimbap {Korean mixed rice dish.} 1 seafood and 2 veggie recipes for fast, fresh, healthy inspiration. Korean side dishes are a must-have for every proper Korean meal. I exaggerate not. Sure, it may seem luxurious to have several little dishes of different tasty banchan..read more
Korean street toast is a popular on-the-go breakfast or snack that is filled with a fluffy veggie omelette topped with cheese and a sweet drizzle on crispy buttery toast. Korean street toast is a new{ish} phenomenon. All of my friends and colleagues returning from trips to Korea gushed about this yummy on-the-go breakfast that was..read more