cape fear river adventures | lazy tubing experience

we've been so skeptical going somewhere or outside to do something fun due to this pandemic, but at some point you got to have to get out to check on your sanity. we decided to go tubing last Saturday, what is good about it is that you can keep your distance from crowds while floating in the water, so we felt a little safer.

we booked the reservations online and it was pretty easy!

then, we showed up and they gave us a safety briefing and gave us our life jackets.

we then headed down to the river, and you can just pick your tubes on the way.. there are employees as well who can help you out if you need anything.

and the adventure begins!

here are some photos to enjoy! :)

p.s here is the link to their website! Cape Fear River Adventures

stack of tubes and canoes for rent
all the things you need for the river adventures

photo of the cape fear river
beautiful day at the river

tube launch site
it starts from here :)

eating lunch while floating
lunch time 

beer on the river
it's 5 o'clock somewhere :P

morning fog on the cape fear river
beautiful fog morning at the camp site (raven's rock)

peanut butter bread

PEANUT BUTTER BREAD

peanut butter bread

 

ingredients:

 

  • 2/3 cup warm milk (110 - 115f )
  • 3 tsp active dry yeast
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp butter (softened / room temperature)
  • 2 eggs (room temperature)
  • jar of creamy peanut butter
  • egg wash
peanut butter bread

 

directions:

 

  1. combine the milk and yeast in a bowl. stir
  2. add the flour, sugar, salt, butter, and eggs. mix well until it forms a dough
  3. move the dough into a clean surface area and start kneading. continue for about 5 minutes (if you have a stand mixer, use it to make the process faster)
  4. form the dough into a ball and place in a bowl, cover and let the dough rise for 1 to 1.5 hours or until it is about double its original size
  5. once the dough is ready, flatten it until it is about one inch thick
  6. spread the peanut butter over the flattened dough
  7. fold the dough halfway, and then fold the other half over
  8. divide the dough into 12 pieces
  9. take a piece of the divided dough and cut it twice lengthwise leaving half an inch at the end part, then start making a braid (please refer to the video)
  10. place the bread into the baking pan and cover. let the dough rise for another 30 minutes
  11. preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  12. after 30 minutes, brush the dough with egg wash
  13. bake the bread at 350 degrees for 20 minutes
  14. brush the top with butter
  15. and enjoy!

 

xo,
sai borg

 

marble bread

MARBLE BREAD

 

marble bread

 

marble bread

 

ingredients:

for the dough:

  • 1 cup warm milk      
  • 2 1/2 tsp. active dry yeast
  • 4 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 2/3 tsp. salt
  • 4 tbsp. softened butter

for the filling:

  • 4 tbsp softened butter
  • 4 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp ube flavor

directions:

  1. into a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients except the butter
  2. start kneading
  3. add the butter (make sure it's at room temperature)
  4. knead until the dough is smooth (use a stand mixer if you have one, it will be a lot easier)
  5. shape the dough into a ball
  6. place the dough into a bowl and let the dough rest for 1.5 to 2 hours or until dough doubled in size
  7. while the dough is rising, prepare the filling, add all ingredients into the bowl and mix
  8. after the dough has doubled the size, punch the dough to get rid of the air bubbles
  9. cut the dough into half flatten the dough into a square shape as possible
  10. spread the filling into the flattened bread leaving half an inch on the edges
  11. roll into a log while stretching the dough sideways to make it a little longer
  12. move the rolled dough into an oiled baking pan
  13. repeat the process into the remaining half dough
  14. cover and let the dough rest for another 30 minutes
  15. bake the bread to 350f pre heated oven for 20 to 22 minutes
  16. cool down the bread completely and enjoy!

 

marble bread

 

salad recipe

 

MY OTHER SALAD RECIPE

 

ingredients:

  • lettuce
  • egg
  • mixed vegetables (i used frozen one, so thaw it first)
  • ramen noodles (cook according to the package instructions)
  • bacon
  • tomatoes

make sure all the vegetables are washed and cut according to your preference. arrange in a plate or bowl, and add your favorite salad dressing!

enjoy!

xo!

 

milk bread rolls

 

MILK BREAD ROLLS | NO KNEAD

no time to knead, or hate kneading? try this bread rolls no knead recipe. me and my little one really enjoyed the bread. 

 

milk bread

 

ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 313g
  • 1/4 cup dry milk 29g
  • 1/4 cups sugar 61g
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt 2g
  • 2 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast 10g
  • 2/3 cup water 146g
  • 1 egg  whites | save the yolk for toppings
  • 3 tablespoon softened butter

directions:

  1. into a bowl, add all dry ingredients ( flour, dry milk, sugar, salt, and yeast) mix all together using a spatula
  2. add the water and the egg whites and mix until all the ingredients are combined (dough will be a little sticky)
  3. add the softened butter and mix using a spatula, i personally like to use my hand, i find it more easier than spatula, mix until all combined
  4. move the dough into a bowl (or you can just cover the bowl you are using with plastic wrap) 
  5. let the dough rise for 1.5 hours or until the dough doubled in size
  6. after the dough has doubled the size, shape the dough into a ball
  7. divide the dough into 8 equal size 
  8. then shape each dough into a ball
  9. then place the shaped dough into a prepared baking pan 
  10. cover and let the dough rise for another 1 hour
  11. when the dough is ready, brush the top with the egg yolk
  12. then sprinkle the top with generous amount of granulated sugar
  13. bake to 350f pre heated oven for 15 to 17 minutes or until the top of the bread is golden brown
  14. enjoy!

 

milk bread

 

xo, s

pao de queijo | brazilian cheese bread

 

BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD 

 

little one and i  decided to try the brazilian cheese bread, it looks really delicious on all the instagram photos i came across, we had so much fun making this bread. i've read too many recipes in the internet and all the ingredients are pretty much the same! it was a success! 

brazilian cheese bread

 

ingredients: 

  • 2 cups tapioca flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup hot milk
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

directions:

  1. pre heat the oven to 400F
  2. into a bowl, combine the hot milk and olive oil, and stir well
  3. add one egg and give a good whisk
  4. add the flour and stir
  5. then add the salt, cheddar and parmesan cheese and combine
  6. scoop a spoonful amount and place into a baking pan lined with a parchment paper
  7. bake for 15 to 20 minutes 
  8. enjoy!

 

brazilian cheese bread

 

i hope you had a great time watching my little one cooking with me. she is a bundle of joy! i can't live my life without her!!!!

xo, s

no knead coconut bread

 

NO KNEAD COCONUT BREAD

 

COCONUT BREAD

 

COCONUT BREAD

 

COCONUT BREAD

 

COCONUT BREAD

 

COCONUT BREAD

 

ingredients:

  • 2 cups all purpose flour 250g  (more for dusting) 
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil 13g
  • 2/3 cup milk 150 ml
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50g
  • 1/4 tsp salt 1.5g
  • 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast 7g
  • 1 egg

for the filling:

  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut 
  • 2 tbsp softened butter

directions:

  1. into a bowl, add milk and yeast together and stir
  2. then add the sugar and stir
  3. add the egg and stir
  4. then add the flour and salt. stir using a spatula 
  5. once it all comes together, add the vegetable oil. mix using the spatula
  6. move the dough into a bowl and cover. let the dough rise for 1.5 hours or until doubled in size
  7. meanwhile, while the dough is rising, prepare the filling. add 1 egg into the mixing bowl, stir.
  8. add the sugar and stir
  9. then add the shredded coconut. stir
  10. then add the butter and stir. cover and set aside until ready to use
  11. when the dough is ready, sprinkle the clean surface area and place the dough
  12. form the dough into a ball
  13. flatten the dough then add the coconut filling only on the half portion of the flattened dough (leave at least 2 tbsp filling to use as a topping)
  14. fold the dough with filling into half, then fold the dough without filling covering the folded dough with a filling (please refer to the video)
  15. divide the dough into 8 pieces
  16. then spread butter into the baking dish 
  17. place the bread into the buttered baking dish
  18. cover the bread and let the bread rise for another 30 minutes
  19. after 30 minutes, spread the remaining coconut filling on top of the bread
  20. bake to 350F pre heated oven for 15 to 20 minutes
  21. cool down the bread, then sprinkle to top with powdered sugar
  22. and enjoy!

 

dessert ideas

 

dessert ice cream

 

ingredients

  • brownies | crumbled
  • tea biscuits | crushed 
  • vanilla ice cream
  • whipped cream

directions

  1. into a bowl or glass, add the brownies first
  2. followed with ice cream
  3. then brownies
  4. whipped cream on top
  5. and sprinkle with tea biscuit

you can make as much as you prefer! 

dessert ice cream

 

enjoy and please don't forget to share! :)

shirataki chicken noodles

 

SHIRATAKI CHICKEN NOODLES 

 

if you are in a low carb diet, you should give this recipe a try.. you can substitute the chicken with tofu too.

shirataki

 

shirataki

 

shirataki

 

shirataki

 

ingredients for this recipe:

  • 1 chicken breast / sliced thinly
  • 1 pack shirataki tofu noodles / 8oz 227g
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tomato
  • 1/2 onion
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp vinegar 
  • 3 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 stalks carrots 
  • some bell peppers 
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup mixed frozen vegetables 
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp spicy oil 
  • salt and pepper to taste

directions:

  1. add water into the pot and bring to boil / to cook the shirataki noodles
  2. drain and wash the shirataki noodles well
  3. add the noodles into the boiling water and boil for 2 minutes / drain and set aside
  4. add 1 tbsp olive oil into the pot
  5. sauté the onion, tomato and garlic 
  6. add the chicken breast and stir
  7. add the 1/2 cup water and stir
  8. add the soy sauce and vinegar / stir and cover until the chicken is fully cooked
  9. add salt and pepper and stir
  10. add all the vegetables and stir. cover for 5 minutes on low heat
  11. add the oyster sauce and stir
  12. add the shirataki noodles and mix all together
  13. add more salt and pepper if needed
  14. enjoy!

this recipe is super yummy! me and my husband enjoyed it so much! i hope you do too!

please stay safe!

xo, s

 

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