... gotta feed my addiction! We've ordered a hamachi kama, which is the "collar" from a yellowtail. Also some agedashi tofu, and a Kohala Krunch roll which is a house specialty. I've got pix, so I'll post 'em when I get back to the room! Mmmmmmmmmmmm!
... at the King's Shopping Center here in Waikoloa. We stop by here regularly for the cheerful service and yummy Mediterranean-style food. Today with our pupus (that's Hawaiian for appetizers), we're going to have some white sangria. The Munchkin, of course, will be having a virgin Lava Flow ;-)
This is Anaeho'omalu Bay, or "A-Bay" as the local folks call it, and it's one of the loveliest beaches on the island. If I recall correctly, it was "kapu," and reserved for royalty alone back in the day.
I'm planning on taking a lot of photos here in between swimming and sunning, so I hope to have some uploaded (to Facebook, at least - anyone know a good Flickr uploader compatible with Linux?) tonight.
Truly, I am blessed beyond all measure! And for my blog family, not only will you be blessed with the traditional waterslide pic, but the Beloved Husband also took a video. So, when I get it uploaded, you will get live action of me making a fool out of myself!
... Milk at $7+ a gallon. SKIM milk, at that. I pay something like $3 a gallon at home.
So Hawaii may be Paradise, but even Paradise can be terribly expensive!
Just waiting for my mango sticky rice for dessert... Yummmmmm!
I'm not certain that marlin is a type of tuna, but I'm pretty sure... This is a dish that's a standard in Hawaii, and it's simply delicious! Everyone has their own mix, but it always starts with the freshest of fish - uncooked. Um, well, unless it's tako poke (octopus)...
Oh, and it's pronounced "poh-kay" or "poh-keh."
Beloved Hubby has gone to get the car, and we'll make a stop at WalMart to stock up on staple foods... Then it's time for a glass of wine and VACATION!
My beloved catches me blogging avidly from my cell phone
It's 1035am, and we're having some brews from the New Belgium Brewing Co., and an orange creame soda for the Munchkin(tastes like orange Pepto Bismol - ew). The beer is crisp and cold, and vacation has begun! Still have the Denver-Kona flight, though. Seven hours - yikes!
Gotta cover up that grey (not ready to go grey yet!) and get gorgeous for the summer, LOL!
Made with basil from my very own garden! This is my very first-ever pesto, and it's very very easy - odd, though, that the recipe I used (loosely) didn't call for toasted pine nuts. I try to always toast any nuts I use in recipes because it really helps bring out their flavor.
On Wednesday night, I'm going to do grilled chicken thighs with Emeril's Southwest Seasoning (at the bottom of the Turkey and White Bean Chili recipe). The mix is very easy to make up, and it's also great to sprinkle on chicken before you roast it. I'm going to mix it with some oil and then coat the chicken thighs and marinate them for about 6-8 hours before I grill them. YUMMY!
Anyway, along with the chicken thighs, I'm going to use the pesto in this recipe for a pesto potato and green bean salad... Mmmmmm!
Oh, and I've got to take out the swordfish steaks from the freezer for tomorrow!
The farrier, David, comes to visit. The horseshoes and the forge are always a hit with the kids.
Crafts are always a part of horse camp. We are VERY blessed that the lady who does the organizing is brilliantly creative!
God bless our Marines and all our armed forces. They also fight so that some moron can also write, "Obama rocks" on my dusty car.[UPDATE, now that I'm not posting from my cellphone: Of course, I should be grateful that they only drew in the dust vs. scratching it into my paint...]
Yep. Obama rocks so much that he's quadrupled our national debt, insulted several key allies, and loves to appoint crooks and tax cheats... just to name a FEW "minor" gaffes...
How wonderful to be out with my darling mommy and daddy! They're so sweet, and I am so blessed that I still have them.
After a long day with family, sometimes a glass of wine is just what you need! And the staff at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club are as wonderful and gracious as ever. Their kindness was a HUGE help a few years ago (each time) when Mom went through knee replacement surgery. So while I wait for dinner, they serve me wine and bless me with their WONDERFUL hospitality.
I love the beautiful aroma of gardinias... Maybe I'll plant some at home someday.
The Kittipurrs don't want me to go... Sorry, darlings - your GrammaCat needs me to help out for a bit.
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Tasha the co-dependent wonder dog says, "... I guess I'll have to settle for licking the paint off the dish..."
... And, yep - I like it RARE!! Broiled asparagus and a simple salad complete tonight's menu... Too bad y'all aren't here to enjoy it with me ;-)
UPDATE: Oh, blast... It looks like Verizon and TPad aren't getting along again; my text didn't come through.
Anyway, Jimmy (registered name "Filthy Rich," if I recall correctly) is a 21 year old Saddlebred gelding, and he's my darling! We get along very well, and my friend Lisa calls him the "Barbie horse" because he's so pretty.
If I had a zillion dollars, I would SO buy Jimmers and board him with Maggie, our trainer. Then, when it was time to retire, I would bring Jimmy to my house and a nice, lush pasture with a buddy or two to be spoiled until he went over the Rainbow Bridge.
Maggie takes excellent care of her horses, even though it makes life financially difficult. But, because she takes such good care of them, her vet bills are very low, and - as you can see - her horses are healthy and active well into their golden years.
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The Munchkin got a fuzzy green tube scarf from her best friend. She LOVES it! But, as you see, she's using it in rather unexpected ways...
It's been a long time since I've posted a puppypic... But Tasha, the co-dependent wonderdog, is suckling on her new ragged t-shirt.
Life is fulfilled in the simple things for Tasha...
Oh, and a big kittipurr hug to whoever can tell me where the title's inspiration cam from, BWAHAHA!
Six p.m. on the night after Christmas - and she's snoozing face down amid her Lego NXT pieces-parts. That's my baby!
Now that my lap is free, Princess Pixel insists that she claim her rightful place: on someone's lap, receiving properly worshipful skritchies. Nevertheless, it won't last long: she's getting HAIR all over my laptop and cellphone!
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Oh, boy did I need this! The blood sugar was doing a serious crash...
Waiting for the beginning of the program - we're currently listening to some folks from the Renaissance Music Academy play. Lovely!
I love my local service station! Joe and Crystal and their gang keep our cars fueled and running beautifully. I don't mind spending a couple more cents per gallon to support such hard-working people and friends.
Oh, heck, I posted the previous post too quickly! Here's the photo I ment to send.
It's a mystery to me, since I've been coaching in other areas... But the kids use the Lego Mindstorm software to program the robot to do pretty amazing things. Of course, it can't solve a Rubik's cube (search for NXT and Rubiks on YouTube - THAT'S cool!), but there is a solid and precise depth of programming possible.
After each round, the team gathers to talk with the referee about their score
The Beloved Husband really is saintly to endure all the craziness we foist upon him... *snicker*
Teams like to hang out here to monitor their progress and ranking
Teams get a practice round before the REAL excitement begins. When the teams start the real runs, the whole gym ROCKS... Music blaring, spectators cheering, teams screaming (OK, *our* team screaming, LOL). I hope I have enough tape to record all the fun!
We've come through the insanity that is the bus shuttle, and are now eating. At 230p, we have teamwork judging, followed by the skit presentation. After we're done, the girls want to go shopping [headdesk]. We STILL need to finish their shirts for tomorrow, and assemble the spirit stick their Coach (my Best Beloved) will be carrying. Oh, and Scream Team Survival Kits have been quite popular! BWAHAHAHAHA! They remember us from last year!
The Gathering - of the Lego teams, anyway - has begun!
