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Sunshine Dayzzz

Well.

Our sunshine-Y dayzzz on the beach are ovahhh… (for now?)

No more delicious oceanfront patio wine & appz…

Vegetarian spring rolls w/ spicy ginger dipping sauce from Rundown Cafe

Or dinners with the fam at oceanfront restaurants….

And favorite salads ever… remember this one? ;)

Meditteranean Chop House Salad w/ Feta Pepperoncini Flatbread topped with a crab cake from Black Pelican.

Nights out enjoying the cool beach air with lil’ sis and her unseen sidekick :P

And definitely no more freshly caught just off the boat seafood now that we’re back inland in the RVA…

I could eat this fresh caught goodness every single day!

 

Crab feast: fresh crabs, shrimp, corn on the cob, zucchini, sweet potato fries.

No more crisp white wine on the deck while listening to the sound of the ocean waves all around us…

Or watching the gorgeous moon rise above the calm sea waters as the nightfall approaches…

  

All we have now are awesome, fun & delicious memories along with sun kissed skin and bleach blonde hair…

 

However I have to say. I’ll take that too! :)

See ya back for a regular week soon. Gotta get myself back in order and into the swing of things over here!

Hahaha this picture cracks me up EVERY.SINGLE.TIME.

Adios!

Well Well Well…

 Well well well…

Look who decided to show up to the party… ;)

Life’s been insanely busy y’all.

Packing up an ENTIRE house to prepare for a move in just a few days all while also making some time to enjoy the holiday festivities by the oceanside doesn’t leave much extra time for cooking…

Also, having no dishes in the kitchen right about now means lots of dining outside the Fanatic kitchen :P

Key West Rock Shrimp & Crab Dip – mixed with cream cheese, a hint of citrus, thyme & artichoke. Black Pelican OBX.

Which has been a nice lil’ break but I do miss gettin’ in the kitchen and preparing some of my own delicious meals too!!

 

Mediterannean Chop House Salad served atop some of the most ridiculously delicious flatbread ever. I may or may not have had this salad twice. In 3 days ;)

Outer Banks oceanside reunions! <3

And evenings spent with fabulous cheese plates n’ bubbly n’ friendzzzz.

 

3 Cheese Plate w/ spicy plum chutney & membrillo. Trio Wine Bar.

I could eat this chutney alllllll dayyyyy longgggg!

Brie & Proscuitto Panini w/ Rosemary Fig Spread. Trio Wine Bar.

You thought I was kidding? ;)

So yea, things have been kinda crazy around here. 

And I’m sure you understand :)

But hopefully soon I’ll be back in my (new!) kitchen with some fun n’ exciting recipes for ya…

Until then, hope you’re enjoying some delicious food and fantastic summer time fun too!!

P.S. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!! Can’t wait to celebrate tonight :P

Beach Eats!

Take me back? ;)

 

To days at the Morris Farmer Market.

A must-try for any trip to the Outer Banks.

These peaches were at the peak of total perfection too.

And made a most perfect sunny day sangria!

Drink up :P

To dinners of softshell crab w/ lemon dill sauce (aka crack sauce). 

JK’s Restaurant. A now-new fave of mine.

Speakin’ of faves…

To nights full of cherry vodka / club soda combos. 

Try it.  For realz.

And dinners finished with outdoor oceanside desserts. 

Chocolate chip cookie w/ chocolate ice cream.

Ocean Boulevard Bistro & Martini Bar.

And of course…

Because what beach trip is complete without a canned brew. Or two?

Total happiness. Epic weekend.

Already can’t wait to be back soon :)

    

Guess for now I’ll just have to settle for a lil’ cookin’ adventure with the just-caught fresh tuna steaks that we were sent home with…

*Sigh* what to do what to do?!?!

Oh yea…

Would you dare? ;)