Pineapple, Blueberry and Coconut Upside-Down Cakes

Pineapple, Blueberry, Coconut Upside-Down Cakes RecipeAahhh, just back from a wonderful Hawaiian vacation.  It was difficult to say Aloha to sun, relaxation, and pool staff bringing me Lava Flows.  The trip was an absolute “10”, and not for the reasons that might first come to mind.  Yes, seven days of temps in the mid-80s was wonderful.  And our accommodations, well, let’s just say we were pampered and our every need attended to.  With food (especially desserts) being top priority in my life, it’s fair to say that Maui in no way let me down in that area either.  But with all these things being aspects that collectively contributed to a stellar vacation, none of those things were the best or most important part of our trip.  The ingredient that made our trip so wonderful was having undivided and uninterrupted time with my husband and daughter.  Since Jael left for college, it is nearly impossible to lasso the three of us into the same corral at the same time.  But away from the distractions and obligations that invade our daily lives, the time spent together over the past week was precious indeed.    We shared endless chats, some deep and philosophical discussions, planned the future, reminisced about the past, and laughed A LOT.   So, although I am usually ready to come home following a vacation, this time was different.  I wasn’t ready to share my two loves with the world again.  I would have been perfectly content to hide out on the island for a while, quite a while, longer.
Pineapple, Blueberry, Coconut Upside-Down Cakes RecipePineapple, Blueberry, Coconut Upside-Down Cakes RecipeOn the day of our departure, I felt the excitement building just thinking about getting back to my kitchen and blog.  Over the summer I have been terribly absent here in this space, but for all good reasons.  And yet, I am so looking forward to baking and posting on a more regular basis again.  I asked Jael what she thought a good “first” post would be once we returned home.  Her thoughts were that I should do something that reminded me of our trip – what a perfect suggestion.  So, in memory of the coconut in our Lava Flows, the fresh, sweet, and juicy pineapple I had every morning for breakfast, and the blueberries that flavored a refreshing drink I discovered on the poolside menu, I bring you these delicate little cakes flavored with coconut and topped with pineapple and blueberries.
Pineapple, Blueberry, Coconut Upside-Down Cakes RecipeWhile still warm from the oven, with the first bite of one of these fruity little cakes, I closed my eyes and for just a moment traveled back over the past week.  The insidious nature of  “real” life has a way of creeping in, steeling our vacation mojo.  Work, laundry, marketing, reports – obligations we all faced upon our return has distilled our undivided time together.  For now, we linger in the memories we have created.  The will have to do – for now.
Pineapple, Blueberry, Coconut Upside-Down Cakes Recipe

 

Source:  Mary Weinberg | Sifting Focus 




5 thoughts on “Pineapple, Blueberry and Coconut Upside-Down Cakes

  1. I`m glad you had such a great and fun time with your family in Hawaii. I`m jealous. 😛 My uncle and aunt just returned from their own Hawaii vacation last Sunday and had a blast, too.

    I love how you made a dessert that reminiscence your time in Hawaii!

  2. Ohhh, back to reality after vacation is such a jolt! But you’ve done a mighty fine job of capturing the essence of a tropical retreat! A very tempting dessert!

  3. Welcome back Sister! Sounds like you guys had a wonderful trip. These little babies look delicious and are on my “to make” list.

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