Tahitian Coconut Bostock
Be careful how you wear your frangipani, or you might get unwanted attention. No, I’m not talking about smearing the almond filling used in French patisserie onto your body. That’s spelled...
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What would be your last wish on your final morning in Hawaii? Catch the sunrise? A last minute dip into the Pacific? Or perhaps one last exploration of tide pools, looking for crabs, starfish, and sea...
View ArticleMango Season in Hilo, a Photo Essay with Dessert
On the US mainland, we may not think of mangoes as having a season, but for those who live in the tropics around the world, mango season is something to mark on the calendar, not to be missed....
View ArticleEating Local, Hawaiian-Style: Sea Asparagus and Ahi Poke Omaraisu
I’m reveling in spring break (thanks, kids!) in Hawaii and exploring local flavors. Whenever possible, we try to cook in our kitchen instead of eating out all the time both for nutrition and budget....
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Ok folks, after last week’s Spam Special for my #LetsLunch potluck, it’s back to our regularly scheduled programming. (That said, in case you’re wondering how I could allow Spam to appear here, my...
View ArticleHawaiian Island Panzanella (Bread Salad) with Sea Asparagus
This is a post for #LetsLunch, a monthly virtual potluck on Twitter. This month’s theme is dishes inspired by travel. Our host this month, Cheryl Tan, has been learning Italian the right way– full...
View ArticleTeriyaki Tofu Musubi, a Spam® Alternative
I am officially the luckiest chef-doctor in the world right now. This week, I had the pinch-me-I-must-be-dreaming opportunity to be flown to beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii, to teach three classes of...
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