It had been a while since we went to Chagrin Falls. Friday evening was perfect for a slow walk around the village, admiring the flowers, houses, and waterfalls. ❤️
Nasi Lemak (Coconut Rice) and Crispy Anchovies
On our last day of vacation, I made nasi lemak for lunch. It would have been a time-consuming dish to put together if I had to make the sambal from scratch but thankfully, we had managed to find jarred nasi lemak sambal (Tean’s Gourmet) a few months back and of course, I stocked up. 😬 […]
Kayaking on Chagrin River
Keith and I took a couple of vacation days earlier this week and we went kayaking on Chagrin River. We got close to where the river empties into Lake Erie, so cool! It was my first time kayaking, believe it or not, and I love it! I’m not sure why I didn’t do it sooner, […]
Beautiful Sunset
Went to a local park with a dear friend last Thursday and we ended our walk watching this beautiful sunset. ❤️
Common Milkweed
Although common milkweed can be found throughout Ohio, it was actually my first time seeing the flowers up close and personal. How absolutely beautiful they are! ❤️
Salmon with Tomato and Avocado Salad
Recently, we cooked salmon fillets on the grill and they turned out absolutely delicious! We paired the salmon with a simple tomato and avocado salad (the tomatoes and avocado were cubed and combined with several spoonfuls of tomatillo avocado salsa). 😋 Directions for cooking frozen salmon fillets on the grill: Preheat the grill to about […]
Refreshing Mango Drink
Make this refreshing and delicious mango drink anytime. 3/4 teaspoon edible basil seeds 2 cups water 1-1/3 cups mango nectar Fresh thyme leaves (optional) Combine everything together (basil seeds will take several minutes to swell up) and enjoy! ❤️
Our Backyard
We love hanging out in our shady backyard, with its mature trees that provide some relief from the summer heat. ❤️
Beautiful Peonies
One of my peony plants is in full bloom and it looks like my latest peony addition produces flowers with only a single layer of petals. Love them both! A special message to my father-in-law – Happy Birthday, Dad! We love you lots! ❤️❤️❤️