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Chocolate Banana Pops
Inspired by Frozen Banana popsicles at Disney World Magic Kingdom at Disney World Lake Buena Vista, Florida Looking for a great way to cool off and satiate your sweet tooth? Look no further than this addictive snack that is a big departure from your normal go to’s. Prepare these frozen banana treats and be a hero in your neighborhood or party sphere. We were first introduced to this delightful treat while wondering around the Magic Kingdom at Disney World in Florida. They apply a bit more chocolate (which I am still trying to perfect their recipe). But here is our Loft Kitchen take on it! All you need is: 2…
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Mexican Arroz Con Pollo
Inspired by an amazing night out on the town in Cancun, Mexico While on our way to scout a potential site to open a Del Sol store in a sleepy little village and cruise port town of costa Maya, We first disembarked in Riviera Maya, Cancun Mexico. This colorful and vibrant city is beautiful and bustling. A mecca for tourism and a mixture of old world charm give the city a very unique and appealing draw. Colin and I were taken aback by the amazing smells and inviting smiles that permeated the air. There were so many lovely restaurants to take in and sights to see and enjoy. One night,…
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Mexican Grilled Cheese
Inspired by travels to Cancun Mexico, Riviera Maya This lovely twist on an old classic spices things up literally! We got our first taste of Mexican Grilled Cheese during amazing visit to the Mexican State on the Yucatan Peninsula, and we can’t wait to return. We know Ace & Kingston will fall in love with Zona Hotelera and all of Quintana Roo, just as we did!!! Here is our slight twist on the Mexican Grilled Cheese sandwich that we had while staying there. What you need: 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped 4-6 diced jalapeno peppers 1 medium green pepper, chopped 2 teaspoons olive oil 8 slices rye bread or…
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Fried Green Tomatoes
Inspired by our trip to Charleston, S.C. As we posted earlier in the week Charleston S.C was a terrific city to visit with a ton of activities to do for all and delicious restaurants for everyone! Here is a fantastic little appetizer or side dish that they are known for their FRIED GREEN TOMATOES! Just like the movie years back, this is a cute lil number that should be revisited! Check out this recipe and add it to your meal planning for the week! Ingredients 3 medium-sized, firm green tomatoes Salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 1/2 cup milk, almond milk or buttermilk 1 large egg ¼…
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Grilled Specialty Pizza Party!!!
Colin’s Grilled Specialty Pizza Inspired by Uncle George’s Lounge at the Volcano House Hotel Volcanoes National Park, Hawai’i, 1 Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI There are so many wonderful amazing restaurants and beautiful sights to see on the Big Island of Hawai’i. At the top of our list collectively is Volcanoes National Park. It’s Ace’s absolute favorite national park. It’s also a family favorite because of the ability to do so much all in the same vicinity. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is on Hawaii Island (the Big Island). At its heart are the Kīlauea and Mauna Loa active volcanoes. Extending from sea level to 13,681 feet, the…
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Delicious Cinnamon Fried Apple Recipe
Delicious Cinnamon Fried Apples Grab your Granny Smith’ or Red Delicious Apples and let’s spice up Breakfast! Straight from the Loft Kitchen…Presented by Holiday Rising If you are looking for a perfect brunch complement or snow day breakfast bump, this is it! It takes less than 8 minutes and is a great way to start the day. What you need is: Apples Cinnamon Brown Sugar Butter All you have to do is simply: First wash off then slice apples Secondly, cook apples on medium heat on the stovetop over 1 tablespoon of butter adding ¼ cup of cinnamon, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar for about 5 minutes or until the…
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Black Eyed Pea Hummus
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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Easy Disney Pepperoni Spring Rolls
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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Baileys Ice Cream Caramel Sundae
Time to indulge in the perfect holiday drink Santa’s Helpers!! Presented by The Loft Kitchen Let’s talk about enjoying the holidays to the fullest folks, and not just muddling through. Are you looking for a drink or cocktail with a purpose this holiday season?! Something that will make your tastebuds soar??? Well, look no further than this Baileys Caramel Ice Cream Sundae Delight. All you need is: Salted Caramel ice cream 3 ounces Baileys Original Cream 1 ounce Hershey’s Caramel Sauce Whipped Cream 1 Bar of Hershey’s Chocolate or Hershey’s Cookies & Cream 1/2 Cup of pretzels All you need to do is: Place one, two or three scoops of…
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Big Island Style Mai Tai
Inspired By Our Time On The Big Island Volcano House Restaurant & Hotel Volcano National Park, Hawaii One of our most memorable camping trips ever was going to Volcano National Park, on the Big Island of Hawaii. This National Park feels like Home – as we’ve been several times. Ace even got to go on a field trip with his elementary school, where he and his fourth-grade classmates were able to spend the night camping and got to go bowling at the park’s bowling lane!! We’ve been going to Volcano National Park for so many years now with many different relatives and it is such a memorable trip to look…
Holiday Rising
