Home sweet home 😀
I actually flew in yesterday morning, but after being awake for 36+ hours, I passed out about 5 seconds after I walked through the door. Okay, that’s not entirely true. I was basically too exhausted to fall asleep, so after tossing and turning for a little while, I puttered around my place and made it look like I was trying to clean out my suitcase for a couple of hours before finally passing out on my couch. Unfortunately, I only managed to stay asleep for about 1.5 hours, so that coupled with some serious jet lag has me feeling a bit like a zombie today 😯
But enough about me… how have you guys been?!? I’ve missed you! I managed to do a little bit of blog reading while I was away, but rushed vacation reading definitely isn’t the same as actually being able to sit down and spend some quality time catching up. Call me nerdy, but I really do enjoy it. That’s enough sappiness for now, though — let’s get to the good stuff.
I hope you guys don’t mind if I spent the next couple of days talking about my trip, but I need to do it while it’s fresh in my mind or I’ll never get around to it. I promise not to go overboard on the recaps — since I know that can get a bit dull — but I did want to share a few things from my travels, starting with What I Ate Wednesday in Hawaii…
Let’s kick things off with my absolute favourite part — ALL the fresh fruit…
Oh.em.geeeeeee. With all the farmers’ markets and roadside stands sprinkled all over Kauai, I’m pretty sure I ate my weight in fruit over the past week. From papayas, to bananas, to mangoes, to pineapples, I just couldn’t seem to get enough. In my defense, though, I had to load up while I could — the tropical fruit we get back home is nothing like the fresh fruit they have on the island. So sweet, so juicy, and so cute…
Yep… I’m pretty sure I would have been satisfied living solely off fruit the entire time I was down there, but don’t worry — I still managed to squeeze in plenty of non-fruit eats as well.
Since I still wake up ridiculously early even on vacation, breakfasts were usually eaten in the hotel room (courtesy of the in-room coffee maker) and contained all the usual suspects…
Oats. Almond butter. Yogurt. Banana. Nothing too fancy, but it did a good job of holding me over until the rest of the world woke up and we could go out and grab some grub.
Remember how I said that vacations make me do strange things? This time was no exception…
Breakfast bar at Kukui’s on Kalapaki Beach — bacon, eggs Benedict, hash browns, roast beef, some kind of veggie/rice salad, and raw salmon that I didn’t end up eating *shudder*
Mango BBQ ribs at Duke’s.
BBQ chicken flatbread at Duke’s.
Roast beef? Eggs Benedict? BBQ Ribs? Who am I?! Definitely not things you normally see here on Spoons, but when in Rome on vacation… 
Unfortunately, J got hit with food poisoning the second day of our trip, so the rest of our eats weren’t all that exciting. We did, however, end things on a high note with a slice of Duke’s famous hula pie…
Macadamia nut ice cream, chocolate fudge, whipped cream, and a chocolate cookie crust… Holy.wow. Let’s just say this pie is definitely famous for a reason.
Other than that, I did a lot of snacking. We spent most of our time hiking, walking, swimming, and kayaking, so snacks like dried fruit, bars, pretzels, and nuts were definitely lifesavers…
I hope you guys are doing well! And I’ll see you tomorrow for a vacation themed Thinking Out Loud 😀
What’s your favourite tropical fruit?
Sweet or savoury breakfasts?
What was the best thing you ate yesterday?
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Haha! Nothing like getting wild and adventurous with the eats on vacation…everything looks great! And I’m not a huge fan of macadamia nuts, but that pie…oh my gawl!! Sorry to hear the boy got sick…hopefully you guys were still able to enjoy your time together…but I guess I’ll see for myself as I get all caught up withcha, won’t I? 😉
Oh gosh, now I want to go to Hawaii! The food looks amazing, and I could use the warm weather right about now… 😉
Glad you had a good trip!
I wasn’t even away on vacation and I’m still behind on blog reading, which is why I’m just getting around to reading this post today! It looks like you ate some seriously awesome food there though. I want to face plant into that hula pie! Also really jealous of all that fresh tropical fruit. Bananas are my favourite, but I also really love mango.
That was fun to read! Wish I were in Hawaii!! 🙁
OMG everythang looks so fresh and amazing and delish!!!! Gimme all dat fruit!
Aside from J’s awful out with food poisoning, the trip seems like a dream come true. So many good food options, and did I hear you say, you’re craving eggs and potatoes now. Those are weeknight dinners for me or weekend brunches. They’re delicious, and they usually replace my need for first and second breakfast.
I would have loved to be surrounding by so much tropical fresh fruit. You’re right; it really isn’t the same here. I went to Jamaica once, and they would whip out a machete and peel and chop the pineapple within a minute and then pass it on over to you. It pretty much brought me to my knees, and I ate an entire pineapple daily.
Good luck getting back into a normal (or semi-normal for you) sleep pattern.
I love vacation-eating: it’s so exciting to get out of our routines one’s in a while and try ALL the foreign foods. And the fruit variety… don’t let me even start. I would probably give my right arm for a ripe papaya right now (or at least a toe) 🙂 Even though poor J was hit with stupid fp you guys still managed to get in some awesome eats!
Do we mind if you share bits about your trip? Um NO! I can hardly wait to hear all about the fabulous time you had w/ your man!
Bring on the recaps! I need to live vicariously through you while I study for midterms. All that fresh fruit, swoon. Oh how I miss Duke’s.
Yayyyyy sooo glad you enjoyed your trip (and food) during your stay in Kauai!!!!! Omgsh…I’m not sure if it’s safe for me to read these posts because the second I read “kauai” I get all emotional! Missing my honeymoon there. Lol, okay I’ll stop mentioning that now. ;P And isn’t the hula pie amaaazing?! I had it while in Kauai and also several times here in Huntington Beach, CA. There’s a big Duke’s right on the pier and they’re righteously famous for that dessert!
Awwr! But just think that one day you may be able to go back with Selah 😀
So much deliciousness on your trip! I’m the same way on vacation where my eating habits are always normal..but that’s what vacation is for, a break in routine! All the fresh fruit looks so yummy too. Love all the snacks, they rule 🙂 Hope you’re adjusting well to being back!
I love savory breakfasts. I have a great breakfast biscuit recipe on my blog today that’s really simple and tasty!
OK that food looks AMAZING. I always say I need to move to an island because I love all of the fresh fruits and fish! I can’t say I have had any raw salmon for breakfast before though lol
Food poisoning–such a bummer!! Glad you were still able to have fun. And that pie? Oooooomg.
Oh no! So sorry J got food poisoning. 🙁 At least you finished strong!
I could literally eat my weight in fruit, daily. SO jealous of all the fresh fruits you got to enjoy. I love when summer rolls around because it means all things fresh – especially sweet, juicy fruits. MMM!
Can’t wait to read more about your trip!
*Drool* It looks like you hit some of the most important Hawaiian food groups— fruit, pork, and macadamia nuts 😉 THAT PIE. And although I love sashimi, raw salmon in the morning is a wee bit too much for me. You and I are on the same page when it comes to sweet breakfasts filled with bananas, oats, and nut butters. All day, every day.
Hooray for pineapples and baby bananas! (I think the baby bananas are actually called KING bananas? Ha.) Mangoes are also a favorite of mine.
Wow. I am so jealous of your Hawaii adventure. You are making me want to book a trip out there now. I’m glad you had a great time and had great food (despite new and different foods). It looks and sounds like a lot of fun.
Fave tropical fruit is definitely papaya… I had a few embarrassing “eat a papaya like a cave girl because it is so delicious” moments in Hawaii!
Sounds like me and watermelon 😆 No shame!
Cannot believe you said we about the salmons but….but…. Roast beef for breakfast? Wow I never thought I could have more respect for you but dammit. New respect.
I think papayas are gross (bad childhood memories) but please tell me you tied star fruit- not only does it look like a star but it tastes epic!
I kinda want cake for breakfast now
I didn’t come across any star fruit while I was over there! I’ve seen it in grocery stores around here, though, so I may have to pick one up and pray that it tastes alright. Dragon fruit is another thing I have to try — so pretty.
I can’t wait to hear more about your trip! We went to Dukes in Maui and loved the food and atmosphere!
strange, nah! delicious! soak it up all, eat it up all! and please bring me back a tan
OMG…all that fruit looks amazing! I should eat lunch now…
Hula pie? Yes, please! Also jealous of ALL the fruits!!!!
Bummer about the food poisoning 🙁