Now that the news is out, there’s one question I’m getting left and right: DO YOU HAVE ANY CRAVINGS? Honestly, this cracks me up, folks. I’m not sure what everyone’s expecting… pickles and ice cream? Sorry to disappoint, but there’s none[…] Continue reading
Actually, I guess it’s more like 6 months. Because, I’m already 3 months pregnant. With a small pooch to prove it. Eeeeek.
Remember when we talked about haupia? I’m a huge fan of this delicious Hawaiian treat. But then again, what’s NOT to love about coconut pudding? It gets better, folks. Because I learned how to stuff haupia into something that’s equally as fabulous: french[…] Continue reading
It took a few weeks for all of my blog supplies to arrive in Hawaii, but my set-up is finally here - and I couldn’t be more excited to share my first recipe from my new home. One of my[…] Continue reading
Sam tried to throw me a surprise going away party in Portland last month. The planning was all going really well until he realized that he was actually going to be gone, at a conference in New Mexico. So after weeks[…] Continue reading
My family is split between Oahu and the Big Island. Although my new job brought me back to Oahu, I got to spend my first full weekend in Hawaii on the Big Island for my nephew’s first birthday party. In Hawaii,[…] Continue reading
Friday mornings on my way to work, the local radio station here on Oahu literally plays a song called “Aloha Friday.” Every Friday. And honestly, there’s no better pick-me-up. “It’s aloha Friday, no work ’til Monday…” Except in this case, I[…] Continue reading
Well, it’s been radio silent on my end. I hope you can forgive me. I thought for sure that there’d be no interruption in blogging during the move to Hawaii. Clearly I had no idea what I was in for. Despite[…] Continue reading
I’m a day behind schedule thanks to not 1 but 2 tropical storms hitting Hawaii this week. My first flight was postponed, and now I’m rescheduled to fly out smack dab between the two storms. That might sound simple, but[…] Continue reading
Watermelon is, hands down, one of the highlights of summer. I’ve been known to eat way too much watermelon in one siting. But today I have the perfect excuse. Why? It’s National Watermelon Day! And what better way to celebrate[…] Continue reading
Aloha, and welcome to Margaritas In The Rain! My name is Marisa. I live in Hawaii, where I cook approachable food. With an island twist. And yes, I do love drinking margaritas on rainy days. Care to join me?
