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seafood cheesecake from @nephelesca

One of the best parts about living in Hawaii is that you can vacation to winter vs. away from it.  We just got back from a long weekend in South Lake Tahoe, during which we realized snow and blustery winds are whimsical and wonderful when they’re only in your life for a few days.

 

It was also fantastic seeing old friends that have moved on from Hawaii (that will be us soon too, unfortunately).
 
 
I loved skiing at Heavenly, but my favorite activity was a girls-only dinner at Nepheles followed by after dinner drinks in the on-site hot tubs.  We determined this concept would only work in a ski town without being a little questionable, but Nepheles pulls it off with class.  The restaurant was quaint and cozy with excellent service and delicious, comforting food.  We had to order the famous seafood cheesecake as an appetizer, which photographed a lot less sophisticated than it tasted.  It was rich and smoky and tart.
 
 
And the “hot spas” as they call them were…well, heavenly on our sore legs after a day on the slopes.  Today we’re back in Hawaii, concluding the winter season.  Three days was just right.  

About Jennifer

I am a registered dietitian with the National Fisheries Institute, so fish is my nutrition forte. I earned my BA in Communication from Southwestern University, just outside of Austin, TX. During college, one of my very favorite evening outings was a leisurely trip to the grocery market. My passion for food was undeniable, so I combined both of my interests by earning my MS in Nutrition Communication from Tufts University in Boston, MA. As well as my Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the University of Delaware.

Beyond reading scientific studies about docosahexaenoic acid and selenium, I love to entertain, travel, watch reality TV, grill outdoors, and go to spin class. I live in Kailua, HI on the island of Oahu where my husband serves as a US Marine Corps JAG.

People in Hawaii eat more fish and shellfish than average, but over 80 percent of typical Americans don't eat seafood at least twice per week. Doctors and dietitians like me say that's the goal, so BlogAboutSeafood is here to show you just what plenty of seafood looks like in an RD's real-life diet.

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