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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Surfer Sunrise

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I photographed these images at sunrise in a couple of locations along the windward coast of O’ahu, Hawai’i. The photos were for a portfolio for model and surfer Chey Moseman.

We arrived at our first location while it was still dark and waited for the light to slowly creep in, than dazzle us with her full power.

We started at Sandy Beach then moved to Makapu’u Point, both renowned (and dangerous) surfing beaches with strong undertow. We completed the series indoors, at my home studio.

I hope you have enjoyed this peek into another side of my photography work.

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The Holiday baking season is fast approaching, so I am doing my best to release as many curated recipes as I possibly can to help satisfy your baking cravings 😄

My long time favorite bundt cake has been revamped for the Holidays with Orange, Rosemary and Cranberries. Plus a touch of rum because… well, it’s just so good!

A tender, buttery cake that is easy to make and has a winning combination of flavors.
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New October ’26 free Calendar Wallpaper 🍁

Of course the fiery colors of fall had to be featured in this calendar wallpaper. Colorful maple leaves to balance out spring’s soft pastels.

Download it for free for all your devices at the link in my profile @lifeoutofbounds 🍁

I hope you will enjoy this new calendar wallpaper and that your October will be vibrant!
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New Curated Recipe for the Fall/Winter Festive Season! 🧡

“Festive Maple Pumpkin Bread”
A crowd-pleaser that is tender, moist and rich in flavor. Easy to make, too!

I have been making this pumpkin bread recipe since my restaurant years, and have recently revamped it and made it more festive with the addition of cranberries, pecans and a rum glaze.

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In there you will find:
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- overall baking tips for the less experienced
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- steps summary
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New September ’26 Calendar Wallpaper

I will give into being cliché and say: “Can you believe tomorrow is September already? Because I can’t!”

Don’t get me wrong, I love September - it’s my birthday month after all, and when the weather holds (which it does here in California - though not necessarily in my area of Italy) it can feature a very pleasant, softer summer.

But then comes October, which is still ok, except it’s the beginning of socks and coats weather.
THAT is what I don’t like, as it goes on and on and on and on and on and on….

My ideal weather is Honolulu, by the ocean: 82°F max during the day, 75°F min at night, and trade winds to keep the humidity and mosquitoes away.

Which is why September’s calendar wallpaper looks refreshing and spring-like, with this lovely bunch of chamomile daisies that I could not resist at the store.
I hope it will lift your spirits as it does mine.

Go to the link in profile @lifeoutofbounds for the free download (for all your devices) and have a wonderful September!
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AUGUST ’26 FREE CALENDAR WALLPAPERS

Have you ever made home-made butter? It is so easy and so good!
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And fresh, home-made butter is featured on the new Calendar Wallpaper for August. And I can’t believe it’s already August, can you? We are already halfway through summer, when I could have summer (though maybe not quite so hot) all year round.

As always the digital wallpaper is available as a free download for all your devices through my links in profile @lifeoutofbounds

I hope you will enjoy it and have a fantastic August…. and maybe make butter (see quick recipe below).
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What you need to make butter:
1) fresh, heavy whipping cream
2) electric mixer (hand held or stand up)
3) only if desired: sea salt and your favorite fresh herbs for flavoring

Steps:
1) whip the cream till it separates from the buttermilk (about 10 minutes)
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3) if desired, season it with salt (go easy on this) and/or herbs
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