Asheville

Sunny Point

7:30:00 AM



It would be really nice to tell you that it never rained on my trip down south, but that would be a lie. The weather held off for us until we were under shelter, and could make our way quickly from the hotel to another restaurant. 

Asheville


Sunny Point Cafe was another spot on our recommendation list given to us when we checked into our hotel. It was located just down the highway from where we were staying, half indoors and half under a porch area. I ordered a little cocktail that arrived in such a pretty pink color with a flower to top it off. 
Mimosa

This was probably one of our quietest meals, as we had all been to the Biltmore estate earlier in the day and were quite tired. My first impression of Sunny Point was that it was quaint. They have a garden in the back where they get their fresh veggies for salads and other dishes, which I thought was pretty cool. 

The portions were huge! Luckily for me, my mom and I were able to share a BLAT, though I didn't really eat any of the bacon, so my half was more of a Avocado, Tomato on a croissant. 
It could have been that we were so exhausted when we arrived to dinner that night, but it was definitely my least favorite meal. The salad was delish though, I can just look back and say I have had better dishes. 

Have you ever had a meal you weren't thrilled with? Have you ever been too tired to enjoy a meal? I hope you're all having a great summer! 
x Kenzie


Avocado

A Step Back & Quinoa Salad

7:30:00 AM


Bright Tulips


I love being outdoors. I think even if the week is extremely busy that it's important to take a step back. My family loves to travel, and we scheduled a trip for the beginning of June. Sitting in front of a computer all semester as really made me want to do one thing during my future vacation. I'm going to be closing my laptop, turning my phone on silent and/or airplane mode depending on if I need it (which I won't.) I might pop in on Instagram and you can follow me by clicking here. Basically I'm doing an internet detox and I cannot wait to just clear my head for the next two weeks. I will be back with millions of photos, new recipes, reviews, road-trip tips and whatever else you guys may want to see! (Let me know if there is anything specific in the comments!) I cannot wait to enjoy the beach, food and peace. 

Spring Flowers


Before I go, I do want to share this delicious Avocado-Tomato Quinoa Salad I made the other night for dinner!
What You'll Need:

  • Avocado
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Feta Cheese
  • Mushrooms
  • Spinach
  • Onions
  • Peppers
  • Quinoa
What You'll Need to Do:
  • Start by making the quinoa (2 cups water per 1 cup quinoa), boil water and add quinoa, bring to a boil then lower heat and cover and let simmer for about 5-7 minutes. Until quinoa has white spiral-like threads on it
  • Saute vegetables except tomato in separate pan (I used 1/4 cup diced onions, 1 cup diced peppers and 1/4 cup chopped mushrooms)
  • Put spinach in bowl
  • Drain Quinoa and about half to your bowl
  • Add veggies 
  • Top with tomatoes, avocado, feta cheese (or no cheese) 

I really loved this recipe and it was really filling and quick to make! Perfect for when I ate dinner by myself. 

What is your favorite salad recipe? Do you have any exciting trips planned? Make sure to explore past posts until mine begin again! 
See you soon! 
x Kenzie




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