{just like island restaurant’s} wiqui waqui salad

We’ve enjoyed the awesome Wiqui Waqui Salad at both the California and Hawaii Island Restaurant locations. It’s so delicious, and I must admit, a bit addictive. Good thing it’s healthy! Annnnndddd, since we don’t have an Island Restaurant in Minnesota, it’s a good thing I came up with the “copycat” recipe so I can make…

{slow cooker} cuban sandwiches + mojo sauce

There are a few different schools of thought when it comes to making Cuban sandwiches. Some people use salami, and some don’t. I don’t. Some people use mayonnaise, and some don’t. I do not. I make mine according to what some would consider “authentic” except for one big difference. Instead of roasting the pork, I…

summer staycation 2016 ~ a scenes post

We took eleven glorious days off from work for a little summer “staycation.” Lots of hammock naps, beach days with our daughters and grand girls, iced sun tea on the front porch, trips to Caribou for iced coffee, strolls around our lovely downtown which looks like a giant flower garden in the summer, lunches and…

spiced peach cobbler

These beautiful peaches were on sale at the local market and I just had to get a bunch to make cobbler. Perfectly ripe and sweet and begging to be made into a decadent, summer dessert. I’ve always been partial to spiced peaches. Like the kind grandma used to make and put up in her pantry.…

parmesan herb roasted potatoes

Here’s how I oven roast potatoes so they come out delicious and crispy every time! These are excellent with anything grilled. ~ preheat oven to 400 degrees F. ~ 2 to 3 lb. small red potatoes 1/3 cup light olive oil 4 oz. freshly grated Parmesan cheese OR asiago 1 large clove garlic, minced 2…