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  • Drink Recipes,  Food Recipes,  Holiday Rising Recipes,  Recipes

    Berry Berry Good Smoothie!

    April 24, 2024 /

    It’s time to put those cutting boards to good use and get to chopping! Spring and summer practically demand a switch up of your eating routines. Let those weighty huge breakfast platters from the winter season go and lighten things up with a breakfast or lunch delicious smoothie! It’s filling, tasty, and great for you. All you need to do is add the following in a blender and enjoy!

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    Grilled Specialty Pizza Party!!!

    February 25, 2022

    Welcome to Holiday Rising’s 12 Days of Holiday Cocktails!

    December 11, 2024

    Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!This Shake Really ShamROCKS!!

    March 17, 2023
  • Uncategorized,  Drink Recipes,  Food Recipes,  Sip 'n Trip,  The Loft Kitchen

    Zesty Orange, Lemon, Avocado,Ginger Smoothie

    July 7, 2023 /

    Looking for a quick fix pick me up in the morning instead of a huge breakfast, that will leave you light on your feet? Well look no further than this delicious Vitamin C fortified smoothie recipe. Just throw the following ingredients below in your blender and kickstart your day of to a delicious and energetic start! We used to love picking lemons, mangos and avocados straight from the trees on the farm in Honaunau, Hawai’i. I swear things just taste better, when you know exactly where it came from. Fresh is best!!

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    February 20, 2023

    When Feeling Blocked….How Do You Proceed?

    November 15, 2021

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    November 22, 2023
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    Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!This Shake Really ShamROCKS!!

    March 17, 2023 /

    It’s March & there is definitely some madness in The Loft Kitchen. Not basketball this time though. No, it’s time for our Annual Shamrock Shake Fest!!! Something the boys start looking forward to in February, just as their Valentines Day sugar comas are wearing off. We like to mix it up together and see who can come up the most creative entry each year, but for all you Shake Club first timers out there, here is a simple and quick recipe that will deliver all the boys to your yard….(if that’s what your looking for). INGREDIENTS: (for each shake you plan on shaking) DIRECTIONS:

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    Grilled Pizza Dough Recipe

    August 21, 2021

    It’s Epic Mickey Pretzel Time

    September 17, 2021

    Grilled Buffalo Chicken Pizza – Yum!

    October 8, 2021
  • Food Recipes,  The Loft Kitchen

    Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies

    February 13, 2023 /

    What you Need: cups Oat or Almond Flour 2 cups Quick Oats  2 Eggs 1 cup Peanut Butter 1/4 cup Butter  1 cup Brown Sugar  2 tablespoons Vanilla Extract  1 tablespoon Cinnamon  2 tablespoons Salt 1 tablespoon baking soda What you Need To Do: Preheat oven to 350 Line the baking pan with parchment paper (I also like to place a lil butter spray on paper as well….) Mix or beat  in bowl, all of the ingredients creating a smooth yet compact dough for folding, or rolling into small batches of balls. Place on Baking sheet and pop in the oven for 10-12 minutes. Such an easy and delicious treat…

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    It’s Epic Mickey Pretzel Time

    September 17, 2021

    Easy Disney Pepperoni Spring Rolls

    January 14, 2022

    The Ultimate Fight Night Appetizer : Sausage and Three-Cheese Stuffed Jalapeños and Green Peppers

    November 15, 2024
  • Recipes,  The Loft Kitchen

    Festive Holiday Cinnamon Banana Bread!

    December 23, 2022 /

    Looking for a perfect treat to get everyone going in the morning during the holiday madness. Try this amazing banana bread recipe. It’s so delicious. Colin started baking banana bread in Hawai’i and we have taken on many different variations. I tried to spice things up a bit this holiday season by adding cinnamon and a dash of peppermint in the mix…. Try it. You will not be disappointed! It’s a great filler while your guests or family are drinking hot chocolate and coffee but before you start preparing your huge breakfasts spread!! It’s great for gift opening too. Grab a slice of this Holiday Banana bread with a few…

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    Cranberry Holiday Fizz

    December 20, 2023

    Mouthwatering White Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe

    January 28, 2025

    Bussin Bacon (Also sometimes referred to as Billionaire Bacon) 

    October 30, 2024
  • Food Recipes,  The Loft Kitchen

    Sheet Pan Delicious, Easy Orange, Ginger, & Garlic Chicken

    November 9, 2022 /

    Looking for a quick and easy, yet filling pre-thanksgiving meal, here you go! This Scrumptious chicken dish will have you looking and feeling like a top chef and takes less than an hour to prepare! Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min. Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 orange, zested and juiced 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp avocado oil 1 tbsp pure maple syrup 2 tsp peeled and grated ginger ½ tbsp minced fresh rosemary ½ tsp each sea salt and ground black pepper ¼ tsp red pepper flakes 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts 1 sweet potato, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 head of broccoli, chopped into large florets…

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    Mexican Grilled Cheese

    June 16, 2022

    Bacon Burger Pizza Extravaganza!

    October 1, 2021

    Time to spice up your taco Tuesday with Barbacoa!!!

    April 19, 2022
  • The Loft Kitchen,  Food Recipes

    Aaaaah, the fall comfort of Loaded Potato Soup

    October 25, 2022 /

    Can you recall the last time you picked up a bowl of soup with reckless abandon, and tore into it like a box of caramel chocolates? Well if you’ve never experienced this, we have the perfect recipe for you. Before trick or treating one year at the Hilton Beach Resort in Waikoloa Hawai’i, we had the absolute pleasure of tasting this divine hearty treat. We have been hooked ever since. Here is our version of this soup that has become a pre-Halloween tradition. All you need is: Ingredients 2 tbsp butter ▢ 4 cloves garlic – minced ▢ 4 russet potatoes – peeled and cubed into 1/2-inch chunks ▢ 1…

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    The Ultimate Fight Night Appetizer : Sausage and Three-Cheese Stuffed Jalapeños and Green Peppers

    November 15, 2024

    Loaded Baked Potato Soup Dujour!

    October 29, 2021

    Mexican Grilled Cheese

    June 16, 2022
  • Drink Recipes,  Loft Travel Club,  Recipes,  Sip 'n Trip,  The Loft Kitchen,  Travel

    Guinness Shandy Anyone?!?

    July 23, 2022 /

    Inspired by trip to 13 AAA baseball Tournament and College World Series Omaha, Nebraska A heatwave is sweeping the globe and emotions are at an all time high….I say, it’s time for a summertime drink recipe that’s easy, tasty and sure to please. Grab yourself a Guinness Shandy! Head to your patio, or baseball park and relax with some friends and family. It’s the perfect twist on a standard beverage, part BBQ worthy , part lazy Sunday chill, it’s the perfect antidote for quenching your thirst this summer!  All you need is: 1/2 pint of chilled lemonade 1/2 pint of Guinness Stout or Dark Beer 1 sliced Orange for garnish Sip…

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    December 24, 2021

    Scrumptious Summer Spritzer!!

    July 13, 2024

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    April 24, 2024
  • Food Recipes,  Recipes,  The Loft Kitchen

    Black Eyed Pea Hummus

    January 21, 2022 /

    Looking for a change of pace from your same old, same old? Let’s mix it up a bit…. …or maybe you don’t like Black Eyed Peas by themselves, and are just looking for a way to knock some down to have good luck in the New Year. This is a perfect recipe to really get out of the usual routine and try a whole new spin on a regular classic. Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, peeled 1/4 cup of olive oil Fresh lemon juice from 1/2 a lemon 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon paprika 1 can black-eyed peas, drained Directions: Load up the old Food Processor Add…

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    Festive Apple Crisp Crumble Cups: A Holiday Dessert Sensation

    January 1, 2025

    Big Island Style Mai Tai

    November 26, 2021

    Grilled Buffalo Chicken Pizza – Yum!

    October 8, 2021
  • The Loft Kitchen,  Food Recipes,  Lifestyle,  Recipes,  Uncategorized

    Easy Disney Pepperoni Spring Rolls

    January 14, 2022 /

    Inspired by our time visiting Disney World Walking around Disney World really builds up an appetite. Especially, if you have little kids…they seem to be constantly hungry and are always asking if they can get one of those when you’re at Disney. If you are looking for just a little snack in between your “Character Lunches,” try to find the Spring Roll Cart. These little bites of goodness are exactly what you need when you’re walking from one ride to another. Both filling, and portable, these rolls are the perfect snack. They come in Pepperoni Pizza Roll, Cheeseburger, and even Buffalo Chicken. Take your pick, or try them all. Easy,…

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    December 17, 2024

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    March 17, 2025

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    February 2, 2022
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