It’s turned out to be a busy summer, and I’ve had so many cool experiences that I never thought I’d have. Like camping in the Redwoods, being a beekeeper, and eating at a spot I’ve wanted to go to for the past 3 years! Plus I got to see my whole immediate and extended family and celebrate my parents’ 60th birthdays. Now I can’t wait for Fall weather and the cool stuff we have planned for then.
How was your summer?
1. The one place I wanted to go when I visited LA was Seoul Sausage. Been a fan of them for years and their food exceeded expectations! Was so lucky and ran into Chris Oh, love him! And he has sweet samurai knot hair~
2. Gorgeous cabins in a Redwood forest that I was lucky to camp in for a week.
3. Hubby was able to fly out one weekend for a big family reunion to celebrate my parents’ 60th birthdays.
4. While in LA I bought a stone bowl so that I can make stone bowl bibimbap all the time!
5. Stopped by the Utah Salt Flats while on my very long drive home to Cali.
6. New snacking obsession.
7. One last trip with hubby before he left me for 1.5 months.
8. Playing beekeeper and harvesting honey! So cool.
9. California donuts!
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Gina G says
I know, I was so excited to see him! I really am a fan haha
The stone bowl has been really fun and useful. I've been using it for kimchi jjigae too. And you don't need a recipe for bibimbap, just add your favorite ingredients! Although I do like to use Aeri's Kitchen's sauce recipe, it's very good I only add some Sprite to it–a delicious trick I learned from a Korean restaurant!
Mitzie Mee says
Wow! So cool that you ran into Chris Oh! At first glance, I thought it was a picture of you and your husband *LOL* I really want a stone bowl too. Maybe some of them come with a bibimbap recipe too:)
Gina G says
Thanks so much Naeun!
Gina G says
thanks!
Gina G says
Right?!!
Gina G says
Thank you!
Gina G says
Ummm I love following yours!
Gina G says
Oh good! Cheers to a little relaxation!
Gina G says
Let's connect!
Gina G says
thanks
Gina G says
Thanks 🙂
Gina G says
Aren't they delish?
Gina G says
thanks 🙂
Gina G says
Congrats! It was a fun celebration and I bought wayyyy too much food
Gina G says
Haha that is how I feel most of the time too. And yeah I went a little crazy over those donuts!
Gina G says
I know right!
Gina G says
Bibimbap is a common Korean dish with rice and veggies that you mix together with a spicy sauce. If you ever fly from Korea that is what they serve on the airplane a lot of times.
Gina G says
thanks!
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thanks
Gina G says
I know right? Excited for Fall too though
Gina G says
It was really cool, it's fun to have connections like that!
Gina G says
Lol cool~
Gina G says
It was cool, and I got there at the perfect time for a pic like 6am.
Gina G says
thanks
Gina G says
When I looked back like this, it was a pretty good summer!
Gina G says
They were fun, but I really wanted to go to The Donut Man, it just is a bit out of the way in LA
Gina G says
I know right? I wish I had some right now…
Gina G says
Thanks girl! I need to get into the kitchen more, I have been being lazy
Gina G says
Oh they were!
Gina G says
thanks for stopping by~
Gina G says
thanks!
Gina G says
Well I wish we had a cool donut place too haha, that was while I was down in LA
The Bandwagon Chic says
Sounds like a great month for you babe.
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Naeun Kim says
I always love seeing your instagram photos Gina, they always seem to put a smile on my face 🙂 Looks like you had an amazing summer! xx
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Tina Phan says
Looks like you had a fun-packed summer! I especially love the #5 photo! Very dreamy!
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Eden Mint says
Sounds like a nice summer, beautiful photos. Can't beat California donuts 🙂
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carrieslifestyle.com says
wow great pics
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Victoria Fox says
These look so wonderful! I totally need to be your pal on Instagram! Happy Monday!
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Simply Alexandra // My Favorite Things says
What a fun summer!! I love it. We are FINALLY not incredibly busy, and I am loving it! 🙂 I can't wait for fall too. 🙂 XO – Alexandra
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Chelsea Borgerding says
I just love following along with your insta 🙂
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Adriana R. says
Lovely pictures dear <3
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Sybil says
those donuts totally got me!! so delish!
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meandmr.com says
Looks amazing! I love your recap!
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Gabrielle says
Those doughnuts look insanely tasty and my parents will both be celebrating their 60th birthdays next year too! 🙂
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Am2Pm Chic says
Lovely ints pic, so glad you have a great summer. Me too, I can't wait for Fall weather.
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The Fashann Monster says
You look like you’re having the time of you life from you instagram posts! It makes me feel like I’m the most boring person ever haha I love those donuts, they are sooooo cute!!
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Art Adorned says
I happy you had a great summer sounds like fun I'm not quite sure if I'd be brave enough for the bees but good for you hon, I'm also curious to know what is bibimbap?
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Heidi Hendricksen says
Amazing round up! Love, love that beach shot!
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Dora Toubanaki says
Looks like a fun collection!
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Hilary Young says
AAA Your Instagram feeds are so tidy! they look so pretty. Do you want to support each other's blog by following each other?:) Please let me know if you do so I can follow you right back x
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Natalia Gutierrez says
I love this kind of post! Those donnuts look so tasty!
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Malia Lilinoe says
Loved your summer adventures, can't wait to see more and your tasty recipes!
Shea Sayers says
So many fun summer memories! I loved hearing about your beekeeping experience, that sounds so cool! And my mouth is watering over those donuts!
Kelsey Bang says
lots of fun photos! I have always wanted to go to California Donuts! so dang cute!
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julie @ jewelswandering.com says
Love your Insta feed! What a jam packed summer indeed!! Jealous! 😉
carrieslifestyle.com says
great pics
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AforAlyce says
Happy belated birthday to your parents! 😀 All the food from your posts look scrumptious! I would love to visit the Utah Salt Flats one day, looks amazing!
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►Nadush says
amazing post ! I see that your summer was great ! 🙂 mine too 🙂
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Aleczandra Sallows says
This looks like an amazing summer! I can't believe you tried out beekeeping–that's so awesome.
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Miss LovelyAttitude says
wow, sounds like a great summer 🙂 I LOVE summers, always full of great Events 🙂
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Straight A Style says
Wow, sounds like a seriously awesome summer! I am loving all your pictures. A bee keeper?! So cool. Those donuts look awesome too.
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Anna D Kart says
You two look great together! I bet it's hard not having him around so much… Also, I wish we had a cool doughnut place here where I live:(
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