Living Large

     About 3 days a go I got back from a family trip to Florida. We stayed in Fort Lauderdale and drove around to different cities each day. We went to Hollywood, Miami, Key Largo, ect. I ate at so many different restaurants and had some amazing meals! I took so many pictures of both the food and the activities and I will be posting most, if not all, of them! I decided to organize the posts, so here are some of my daily meals (not including dessert ;)). I hope this doesn't make you too hungry!

Yogurt Parfat: vanilla yogurt, craison/nut-granola, fresh berries

Mahi Mahi Salad: grilled mahi mahi, lettuce, veggies, croutons, balsamic dressing

Tacos: mild lean meat, coleslaw, tortilla chips

Baked Penne: penne pasta, red sauce, cheese (tons), meatballs

Cobb Salad: lettuce, avacado,chickpeas,veggies,grilled chicken, balsamic dressing

Skirt Steak: Steak with a lemon sauce, sauteed veggies, broiled lemon potatoes

Food-A-Holic Award!

I have recently created the Food-A-Holic Award!!! Below I have tagged a few of my favorite food blogs. This award will be passed onto them, and they will then pass them onto others! Here are the rules:

1. It must link back to the creator (www.cruisinandcuisine.blogspot.com), and the person who nominated you

2. You must answer the questions below

3. Your nominees must be informed of their nominations

4. Tag as many bloggers as you would like

5. HAVE FUN!

Questions:

1. Favorite meal (obviously)?

         My favorite meal would definitely have to be a well-coked skirt steak with golden browned potatoes and sautéed string beans

2. Favorite food to cook?

       I also have such a great time cooking pizza because there are so many different ways to prepare it!

3.  Favorite type of food?

      Italian!!! 

4. Last thing you ate?

      Fresh chicken breast, kale/cranberry salad, baked sweet potato

5. Sweet or savory?

       Savory!

I Nominate...

http://www.foodiecrush.com

http://pinchofyum.com/

http://iamafoodblog.com/

http://www.topwithcinnamon.com

http://www.loveandlemons.com/

http://ohsheglows.com/

http://fooddoodles.com/

http://skinny-vegan-food.blogspot.com/

Beach Vacation Planning

      Whenever I go on vacation I am always the last-minute packer of the family. I'm so busy running around and making sure everyone else is good to go. A couple years ago I was on a trip and realized that I had forgotten tons of stuff! To prevent this from happening again I decided to  write up a checklist. Since writing one, I haven't forgotten (that many) items! This list is for Beach vacations, but you can use it for other trips too! It may not include everything, but its a basic outline of what I like to have with me.

Healthy Banana-Coconut Muffins

Over this past weekend I was in the mood for a sweet treat, yet I didnt want to go crazy with the sugar because I have been endulging on the remains of my halloween candy. I wanted something that was quick and easy to make. After looking through my food pantry I finally came up with a recipe for a delicious and semi-healthy treat that my whole family loved!

Ingredients:
-1 cup whole wheat flour
-11/2 teaspoons baking powder
-1/4  teaspoon sea salt
-1/2 cup virgin coconut oil
-1 cup mashed bananas (2 medium-sized)
-1/4 cup honey
-2 egg whites
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
-2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Greases a muffin tin or line with muffine liners.

2. In a medium bowl, wisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and shredded coconut.

3. In a separate, medium bowl, wisk together the coconnut oil, mashed banana, honey, egg, and vanilla.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

5. Divide batter among prepared muffin cups, then sprinkle the muffin tops woth a little bit of shredded coconut, and/or some cinnamon.

6. Bake for about 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the centr comes out clean. Transfer muffins to cooling rack and let them cool for at least 5 minutes.



Because the is a simple recipe, you can add different ingredients based on how you like it. After I shared this recipe with ine of my friends, she decided to add walnuts and raisons, which added more of a crunch and it made them sweeter.

Classic Summer Side-dish

Corn, Corn, Corn! As you could probably tell, I'm obsessed with it! It is so delicious and it has amazing benefits for your health! I prefer to season it with just a little bit of salt, pepper, and butter. After that I wrap it in tinfoil and grill it for about 10 minutes (rotate while grilling). It comes out so crunchy and perfectly seasoned that the juices melt in your mouth and give you that savory satisfaction! Just writing this is making me in the mood for corn :)

The Liebster Award

Recently I've been nominated for The Liebster Award by Emily London (http://emilyldn.blogspot.com/?m=1)! Thanks so much, it's nice to get a nomination and get noticed!

So here are the rules...

You must answer all questions that are given to you

Must link back to the person that nominated you

Nominate 11 bloggers who have less than 200 followers

Provide nominees with 11 questions of your choice

Cannot nominate the person who nominated you

Must inform nominees of your nomination

Provide nominees with a link to your post for more info

 

Here are the questions I was asked & My answers:

1.what made you want to start your own blog?

   I've always had a passion for traveling and boats, so I wanted to share my love with people around the world!

2. What is your best beauty tip?

     If you apply liquid foundation to your face with a brush, then make sure you swirl the brush over your pores and it will make them appear much smaller that they actually are!

3. What is your favorite lip color to wear?

     I don't really wear much makeup, but occasionally I wear Baby Lips by Maybelline (in the light pink shade).

4. What is your favorite alcoholic or nonalcoholic drink?

     Well because I don't drink, is have to say that my favorite nonalcoholic drink would defiantly have to be a fresh mango smoothie! (And I'm really in the mood for one now :)

5. Do you own/wear hair extensions?

     I do not own or wear hair extensions.

6. Favorite drugstore brand?

     Almay and maybelline!!

7. What is your favorite perfume?

     The honey scented Marc by Marc Jacobs perfume

8. Describe what makeup you would wear on a date

     If I was going on a date in the daytime, then I'd wear mostly natural eye makeup and for the night time I'd  wear sort of a smokey-eye look

9. What color is your bedroom decorated?

     Green and purple :)

10. What was the best place you visited on vacation?

     Italy!

11. Do you have any brothers or sisters?

     I have both a brother and a sister!

Here are my nominations...

1. pinkb-lush

http://pinkb-lush.blogspot.com 

2. CAFSR

http://cafsr.wordpress.com/

3. ana2cats.com

http://ana2cats.com

4. Lottie's Life

https://dramaticandfantastic.blogspot.com/

5. My little world ♥

http://wanderlust-girl.blogspot.sk/

6.katiejane

http://itskatiejanex.blogspot.com

7. Arthur's Army

http://www.arthursarmy.co.uk/

8.The Fashion Ramblings

http://thefashionramblings.blogspot.com

9.wonderful little world

http://www.wonderfullittleworld.com/

10.Tori Kristine

http://torikristine.blogspot.no/

11. Daisy Queen

http://xdaisyqueenx.blogspot.co.uk/

Please answer the questions below!:

1.what is your favorite part about blogging?

2. How long have you been blogging for?

3.do you see yourself blogging in the future or is this just a faze in life?

4. What are your hobbies?

5. Online shopping, real stores, or not shopping at all?

6. Favorite meal?

7. What have you been doing this summer?

8. What is your job?

9. Favorite color?

10. Do you have any siblings?

11. Do you own/ have you ever owned any pets?

(These question are kind of random- lol)

Xoxo

    - Sam

Montauk Day-cation

 Today I had an exquisite time visiting Montauk, NY! I went by boat with my family just for the day. We docked the boat at the Montauk Yaught Club and we took a shuttle to the ocean. I met up with some friends there, got some fro-yo, and then went back to the club and sat by the pool! It was an easy getaway/ vacation and it was very relaxing!