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!