Your Guide to The Brunswick Islands: Simply Taralynn Travel Blog Even though I've been to some pretty great places, the Brunswick Islands has landed in my top favorite spots to travel. Fortunately for me, it's not too far of a drive from Charlotte. Last fall, I was invited to visit the Brunswick Islands on a media trip. Unfortunately, it was when the hurricane hit, ...
Snorkeling Captain Cook on the Big Island & Final Days 🐠
Snorkeling Captian Cook Big Island Hawaii Good Morning, Everyone! To my American readers, I hope you are holding up well after a night of fireworks, good food, and celebrating the birth of our amazing country! I know a lot of you had to go back into work today (Boo! Can we just have a week of birthday celebrations for this country?), so I thought I'd jump on the ...
How to Make a Healthy & Fresh Poke Bowl At Home 🍣
Poke bowls. I don't eat them nearly enough! ♥ When I was in L.A. last fall, my brother and I sat on the pier eating the best poke bowls. Since then, I've been hooked. Speaking of poke bowls, Charlotte just got a new poke bowl spot that I want to try out. Maybe I'll try it tomorrow for lunch! I was also blessed in Hawaii with delicious poke bowls. You can stick to ...
Healthy Dinner Night: Chicken, Potatoes, Green Beans, Salmon, & Squash!
On New Year's Day, dinner was all up to Nick and I. We decided to make our favorites: sweet potato fries, grilled chicken, baked salmon, baked spaghetti squash marinara, sweet sesame green beans, fresh salad, and roasted red potatoes. I haven't had salmon in a long time. I think I ate it so much that I grew tired from it. Now, I'll be back on a salmon kick. ...
Seared Market Fish w/ Blistered Grape Tomatoes & Herbs
I'm a fish eater. I love it. Surprisingly, this was the first time trying trout. I'm not sure why I haven't tried it yet, but I'm glad it happened. If you're looking for a fish that isn't "fishy", trout is it. Emilee, who isn't a fish lover, liked the trout a lot. You don't need a lot of ingredients or prep to make the fish. It's simple and delicious. I'll be making ...