Whenever we watch a game or are in need of a good dip, I always make this one. One of my mom's friends, Brenda, gave her this recipe and it has become a quick staple dish in our family. We even eat it every year at Christmas lunch with our BLT sandwiches. I'm sure your family will love it too! Ingredients: 1 1/2 Pounds Chicken 8 Ounces Cream Cheese, Room Temperature 1 Cup Ranch Dressing 3/4 Cup Favorite Buffalo Sauce Shredded … [Read more...]
Like many things in my life, I research and over-analyze everything to death. I spent months when I was pregnant trying to find the safest, best and perfect baby gear for Ke'alohi. One of the things that I spent some time looking up was baby carriers and since she has been born, we have had three baby carriers; the Baby Bjorn Synergy, the Baby K'Tan and the ERGObaby Carrier. From the second we got pregnant, the only thing that Lucas wanted … [Read more...]
I have been on the look out for fast, easy recipes to make for dinner during the week. We got a slow cooker as one of our wedding presents and have never really utilized it for more than making kalua pig. My friend Jenn quickly let me know that her slow cooker has been her saving grace in terms of saving time and that I should really use it more. She was right because this was so easy and turned out great. Ingredients: 1 … [Read more...]
Nine months was how long I had Ke'alohi in my tummy and now it is how long she has been with us. I remember thinking how fast my pregnancy had gone by, but since having her I swear time has been going by even faster. If anyone knows a way to slow down time, please let me know. Ten Facts about Ke'alohi at Nine Months: 1. Weighs 21 pounds and 10 ounces and measures 28.5 inches. 2. Now has four teeth to chop on food (and our … [Read more...]
I'm sure when most people think of Mardi Gras in their 20's they are thinking of New Orleans, beads, parades and complete debauchery. Well, we spent our Mardi Gras a little different and were at home eating jambalaya and our fake beignets/malasadas. For most of our holidays since having Ke'alohi, I have been trying to think of little traditions we can do to make those days special. So for this holiday, I attempted to make our themed dinner … [Read more...]
This past Thursday was my grandma's birthday. I had originally wanted to celebrate her birthday by making one of her recipes but then realized that I didn't have all the ingredients. I made it today in honor of her. When I was growing up, we made this whenever my dad made his chili. It is so simple to make and pairs great with so many meals! Ingredients: 2 Cups Bisquick 2 Blocks Butter, Room Temperature 6 Tablespoons … [Read more...]
I have decided to start a new tradition for Valentine's Day. I am going to make red velvet pancakes for breakfast each year for Lucas and Ke'alohi. Now, this recipe is no where near as good as Cinnamon's back home, but it will do the trick and satisfy my craving for Red Velvet. I tried out this recipe, that I found on Pinterest, and loved how they came out and will probably be looking out for more holidays and reasons to make … [Read more...]
