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 favorite things about living in Hawaii is the abundance of tropical fruit, which I simply can’t get enough of. And although I’ve been gobbling up fresh pineapples, papaya and mango, these tropical fruits are perfect for baking, too. Continue reading
We’ve been trying to eat more salads. You know, to compensate for all the cocktails and dessert. It’s all about balance. Problem is, salads can get so boring. So I’ve been trying hard to mix things up. This Topical Mahi Mahi Salad with Mango Salsa is one of our current go tos. We’ve had it three weeks in a row and aren’t sick of it yet. And that’s probably because it taste ah-mazing. Continue reading
Yesterday I partook in a “Doc McStuffins”-themed birthday party filled with three-year olds, mini lab coats and purple cupcakes. The birthday girl is the daughter of one of my dear friends - an adorable (and feisty!) three year old that I’ve seen grow before my eyes into a mini-human. As someone without kids (who had never heard of Doc McStuffins), this whole raising-a-child thing is a kind of a mind-blowing concept. Oh - and if you’re like me, let me clue you in: it’s the newest Disney Show craze featuring a girl who practices medicine on her stuffed animals. Duh.
And speaking of crazy things, today marks my three year Blogiversary. It feels like just yesterday that I published my first post. I hope the mammas out there aren’t offended by this comment - but I can’t help but think about how this blog has become my baby. I’ve laughed and cried over it, been up at all hours of the night, feel like I don’t know what I’m doing half the time - but love it all the same, and feel so proud of the results. I’ve honestly never stuck with anything this long in my entire life. And the best part is that I still love it. As in, waking-up-in-the-morning-thinking-about-it, going-to-sleep-at-night-thinking-about-it type of love. In fact, my husband would tell you that I’m down right obsessed. But regardless, it’s been a busy three years, including:
a blog redesign. and then another.
countless brand partnerships and even a photoshoot in LA.
an engagement, wedding and honeymoon.
and all things margarita.
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?
