Author: MS

Food: Dinner Tonight – Ginger, Honey Salmon

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After a week of eating just about anything in site, it’s time to settle into my kitchen and make a home cooked meal like this easy variation for the same old salmon – my favorite. INGREDIENTS 1 (2 pound) wild caught, skin on salmon zest of 1 lemon 1 inch fresh ginger, grated 1 clove garlic, grated black pepper 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon chili paste NECTARINE, CORN, AND AVOCADO SALSA 1 nectarine, chopped 1 ear grilled corn, kernels removed 1 avocado, diced 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped juice of 1/2 a lemon juice of 1/2 a lime 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped {more}

Food: Dinner Tonight – Korean Grilled Steak

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For fourth of July or anytime, this recipe is an amazing variation to a grilled steak dinner. INGREDIENTS 1 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari 2 tablespoons honey 1-2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 1 inch fresh ginger, grated 4 cloves garlic, grated 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 2 pounds skirt or flank steak CHIMICHURRI 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 4 green onions, chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil juice of 1 lime kosher salt 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds {more}   {photo source}

Boutique Hotel Pick – Rowena’s Inn – Sandpiper Resort – British Colombia

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I admit I do watch Hallmark films here and there when I need a break from  shows that are based on too much reality or otherwise.  Hallmark films put my mind at ease and my life in neutral. Just last night while  watching Wedding March 3 – I fell in-love with the location, particularly the Inn they used as the backdrop for the story and weddings and the simplest of dramas. It was the Rowena’s Inn, a Sandpiper resort – Harrison Mills, British Colombia and I had to research and add to my list of destinations.  Here’s the story behind the film – for those movie buffs such as myself and the link to the actual hotel booking: Great setting for a wedding venue as well.