Wary Travelers

We are not chefs or bakers so most of these recipes are quick and easy to make.

Banana Bread Recipe Two Ways

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I am sharing my favorite Banana Bread recipe two ways. This recipe has been made many times over the years and has always received may compliments.  I'm not big on ingredient substitutions like apple sauce for butter but last week I found myself with several overly ripe bananas and thought I would …

Caprese Salad Recipe

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Summer is the perfect time of year for salads made with produce from your own garden or from a farmers market near you.  Here's a simple Caprese Salad recipe that will knock your socks off. Warning - this should only be made with the freshest possible ingredients! Inspired by a trip to Kauai, this …

Choco-Macaroon Muffin Recipe

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In a previous post, we mentioned that one of our favorite treats is a muffin from Bumpy's.  Bumpy's is a charming little café in downtown Calgary where everything is made in house.  Every morning, they serve several kinds of fresh out of the oven muffins.  One of our all-time favorites is the …

Brownie Recipe

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On our last visit to Kauai, we stopped for a coffee and  brownie from Java Kai during a ride along the Kapaa Bike Path. These were so rich, chocolaty and rich which paired like a dream with a hot cup of coffee.  In our quest to replicate these, we finally think we have mastered the recipe which we …

Highly Addictive Chocolate Chip Cookies

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I love to bake and these highly addictive chocolate chip cookies are hands down the most requested treat that I bake.  So, I thought I would share this recipe with you.  Warning, these cookies take at least 24 hours to make! The original recipe by Jacques Torres, also known as Mr. Chocolate, …