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Maui vs. Oahu Vacation Comparison + Our Week in Honolulu
The second date for Brian and I was a 10 day trip to Maui, in 2010. Truth.
Last month we headed back to Hawaii, this time to Honolulu for 8 days. Upon landing, it was evident that our experiences in Maui and Oahu were going to differ quite a bit, but both be wonderful in their own ways. So! I thought I’d share some of those differences and insight in case you’re planning a Hawaiian vacation, along with our favorite Honolulu views and hikes. This is a guide to a Maui vs Oahu vacation, photos, and suggestions.
March 7, 2017
Extra Crispy Potato Wedges {without frying!}
These potato wedges are extra crispy on the outside, extra fluffy inside, and totally made for dipping. Best eaten straight off the pan. And I’ve included a recipe for homemade sour cream & chive dip, a must!
The secret lies in a two-step process. I know, you wanted it to be one. And so did I. But the results just weren’t as good. Failed experiments resulted in a few different outcomes: too oily, soggy, crisp on the outside but half raw inside, and under salted.
Tags: Potatoes
February 25, 2017
No-Bake Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Pots with Pretzel Crunch
Softly sweet and creamy, rich and lush. Crustless dark chocolate cheesecakes in a mini batch, and more proof that salt makes any dessert taste better. These little pots have just 8 ingredients, and take less than 10 minutes to make.
Tags: Chocolate
February 21, 2017
Vegan Bean Salad with Apples and Thyme Vinaigrette
I love this salad for a number of reasons, both in taste and versatility. Soaking the shallots in punchy, red wine vinegar softens their bite (too harsh when left raw) and olive oil adds a lovely richness. The oil, which is infused with thyme, is also the necessary fat that carries flavor into the apples and white beans. Salty sweet, and several twists of freshly ground pepper to finish. Each bite having a little crunch next to the plump legumes.
Tags: Apples, White Beans
February 17, 2017
Brown Butter Churro Ice Cream Sundaes
I don’t like to eat the ends of a loaf of bread, or stale bread for that matter. But I do like to find creative ways to transform those slices into something thrifty and delicious.
Turns out toasted breadcrumbs just so happen to love nutty, caramelized brown butter. And cinnamon. And sugar. Rivaling the tastes of churros, cinnamon toast crunch, or morning buns…….. to then meet vanilla ice cream.
February 12, 2017
Homemade Almond Pecan Milk Recipe
Creamy, with a soft, milky, nutty flavor …… a “once you taste it, you’ll never go back kind of situation”. Better yet, making homemade nut milks is foolproof, giving you a jug of the most superior milk your cereal or oatmeal has ever had a chance to bathe in. This Almond-Pecan Milk recipe is my absolute favorite, after experimenting with many different nuts and seeds, from walnuts, brazil nuts, hemp seeds, cashews, etc. It’s rich and smooth, with zero bitterness that sometimes happens with other nuts. I use half almonds and half pecans to keep the cost down, but if I’m feeling like a splurge, I’ll do all pecans.
January 26, 2017
Healthy Fruit Salad Recipe, in take-along jars! + video
So I created these Honey Poppy Seed Marinated Fruit Jars as a make-ahead answer that you can store in the refrigerator for up to three days, and slide into your bag as you run out the door or put in in your little’s lunchbox.
You can use any fruit you’d like, but I found a combination of pineapple, kiwi, blueberries, strawberries, and Opal apples. The best part? The fruit gets more flavorful, and juicer, the longer it sits.
January 20, 2017
Coffee Chocolate Chunk Gluten Free Cookie Bars
this … About these Coffee Chocolate Chunk Gluten Free Cookie Bars: They’re all I’ve ever wanted in a vanilla brownie, enrobed in a magical trio of coffee, chocolate, and pecans. Not to be outshined by brown sugar and butter, lending notes of toffee. No mixer needed. And once you’ve shared a pan with friends — you’ll be expected […]
Tags: Chocolate
January 17, 2017
No-Bake Coconut Macaroon Snowcaps
These No-Bake Coconut Macaroons are an ode to the essence of winter, whimsical and white. The kind of subtly sweet I like to nibble on when I come in from the cold as an adult, and a cup of coffee replacing the hot cocoa. Made with coconut flakes, almond flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla bean they’re simple to make, just blended in a food processor.
They’re soft and moist from the healthy fats used, and coconut + floralness of the vanilla bean are quite the match. I kept them all white with coconut butter-glazed tops, and I have to say, I absolutely love how they look so innocently beautiful. A lot like a winter snowfall.
January 11, 2017
Thai-Inspired Grilled Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce
The cold, harsh winters don’t deter Minnesotans from doing anything. They bike to work in parkas and snow tires. They drill holes in lakes, drop their bobbers, and fish for hours. And even when temperatures plunge to -10 degrees Fahrenheit, they’ll grill outdoors. I vividly remember my mom doing so at least once a week, dressed like […]
January 8, 2017
Wholesome Lentil Protein Bowls
They’re really a choose your own adventure, build it with what you’ve got, type of meal. But always lentils, and always roasted vegetables. Maybe an egg. Maybe quality meat if that’s your thing, my favorite being this juicy, cuban pulled pork. That recipe is here, which is convenient to make and use throughout the week for different meals.
January 3, 2017
Cinnamon Raisin Bagel French Toast with Crème Fraîche
this … I never quite caught on to the allure of bagels. I’ve always been more partial to regular toast, not too thick or thin, and plenty of surface area for smears of peanut butter and jam if I’m going sweet, or avocado if I’m going savory. I also blame my Midwest roots for never having […]
December 21, 2016
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