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On this chilly autumn day, I have a yearning to hop on back to Honolulu and enjoy afternoon tea and balmy breezes at the stunning Veranda room within the Kahala Resort.
This used to be a regular thing for me, sometimes with friends, sometimes even alone, and the Veranda offers one of the two best afternoon teas in Honolulu.
Take a peek for more photos and a full review on the blog at the link in my profile @lifeoutofbounds
Wishing you a wonderful weekend,
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#loob_food #wheretoeat #afternoontea #honolulu #oahu #kahalaresort #teaandscones #hawaii #hawaillife #travelfood #luckywelivehawaii
As I continue my series of recipes with pumpkin/squash, here is some classic Italian comfort food with a pumpkin twist:
Gnocchi alla Romana with Kabocha and Sage.
This dish is easy and inexpensive to make. Can be made ahead. Can be frozen. Perfect for a change for Thanksgiving. The kids will love it!
The classic topping is just a bit of Parmesan and butter, but I tend to like to change things up. Find the recipe at the link in profile @lifeoutofbounds
Enjoy!
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#loob_food #gnocchiallaromana #pumpkin #pumpkinrecipes #kabocha #recipeswithpumpkin #italianfood #italiantraditions #thisisitaly #primipiatti #sage #herbs #cookingwithherbs #italianrecipes #comfortfood #fallinthekitchen #dinnerrecipes #Thanksgiving #Thanksgivingrecipes
Thoroughly enjoyed lunch with a friend at this charming restaurant in Varese, Italy, which I am happy to recommend.
Beautiful location, with a glorious outdoor covered porch within an old courtyard. Creative Italian cuisine and an excellent wine list.
Thank you @giusycastoldi for featuring them so I could discover this new-to-me restaurant. 🩷
You can swipe to see more images, and check them out at their IG profile @la_posteria_varese
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#loob_food #varese #italianrestaurants #italianfood #vareserestaurants #italianwines #ravioli #dessert #italianarchitecture #courtyards #italiancourtyards #outdoordining #italy #thisisitaly #italianlifestyle
Life Lessons while Gathering Chestnuts
We all know to wear sturdy shoes, carry a basket, a stick and even a nice set of long tongs to make things easier.
But in two weeks of gathering chestnuts every day, I have also learned to walk the path twice.
The first time I collect all the chestnuts I see.
When I am satisfied that there are no more left on the ground, I turn around and walk back along the same path.
Each time, so many more chestnuts are revealed that had not been visible before: the light hits them differently, or they were hidden by a leaf.
So many more chestnuts with just a slight shift in my point of view.
Even chestnuts can teach me something.
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#chestnuts #autumn #autumnleaves #forestbathing #shinrinyoku #presence #forest #meditation #pointofview #lifelessons #presence #beherenow #naturephotography #inspiration
🧡 Second Recipe with Pumpkin: Gyoza (Potstickers) with Shrimp, Kabocha & Thyme
I developed this recipe while still living in Honolulu, and I find it blends Italian flavors with Japanese ones really well. After all, ravioli and gyoza are definitely siblings with different fillings.
Recipe on the blog via the link in profile @lifeoutofbounds
Wishing you a wonderful new week!
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#loob_food #gyoza #potstickers #dumplings #dimsum #ravioli #fusioncuisine #Italianfood #japanesefood #shrimp #recipeswithpumpkin #kabocha #thyme #cookingwithherbs #herbs #autumn #autumnrecipes #appetizer #foodphotography #foodstyling #grazingtable #mindfulfood