What happens when you take a basic chocolate chip cookie, swap the semi-sweet chocolate for white chocolate, and then throw in some savory rice crackers? You get a delightful mixture of salty and sweet in cookie form that make up these Kakimochi White Chocolate Chip...
2022 Edible Holiday Gifts - Part 5 It's down to the wire, just a couple of days until Christmas. Do you need a last minute gift? If so, this "recipe" is for you. These mini brownie blossoms are inspired by peanut butter blossom cookies. A perfect chocolate-lovers bite...
2022 Edible Holiday Gifts - Part 3 Chocolate and peanut butter are a classic combination but sometimes you need a little extra something to bring it to the next level. Believe it or not, pretzels do just that in these delectable peanut butter pretzel bars. Just add...
Jell-O Cream Cheese Squares are a popular dessert in Hawaii. You will find them at potlucks and at local restaurants. My favorite is from Napoleon's Bakery, a sister bakery to Zippy's restaurants. This recipe is an homage to that version. I don't know where this...
It's October so let's embrace everything pumpkin! Pumpkin Crunch is kind of like Hawaii's version of a dump cake, but no one is quite sure where the recipe originated. I say it's "kind of" like a dump cake because unlike a dump cake, some mixing is required. Pumpkin...
Growing up in Hawaii I had very little, if any, connection to the Jewish community. In fact, the Jewish community makes up only about 0.5% of the population in Hawaii and is getting smaller. 1 By comparison, Massachusetts has a thriving Jewish population. As...
Butter mochi is an easy and yummy dessert that originated in Hawaii. But did you know you can make a chocolate version? Who doesn't love chocolate? (Actually I know someone who absolutely abhors it but he is definitely in the minority.). Resembling a...
Labor Day is at the transition point between summer and fall. With the heat of the summer, the thought of turning on the oven may not have appealed but do it anyway and make this pie. Embrace the bright lemony flavors of the Atlantic Beach Pie before the cooler...
Earlier this year I shared my first attempt at making tiffin. This type of dessert/snack is new to me and I was pleased with the feedback I received. I was encouraged to try new varieties. Using Nadiya Hussain's recipe for inspiration, I started thinking about...
I love all things ube. I don't know if it's the brilliant and intense purple color or the subtle, hard to describe flavor. It's probably both. Ube is popular in Hawaii and a favorite way of preparing it is to make an ube ice cream or soft serve. With my love of...
When I lived in Boston I made the classic icebox cake - layers of Famous Chocolate Wafers and sweetened whipped cream. It was the perfect summer cake requiring no baking, just assembly. When I moved back to Hawaii, I was surprised that Famous Chocolate Wafers were...
Guri guri is a popular frozen treat found on the island of Maui. With its soft and slightly icy fruitiness, guri guri is a cross between sherbet and ice cream. It is a cold treat that is completely satisfying on a hot Hawaii day. Where can I find guri guri? The...
We are celebrating Mother's Day this year with these lovely Ube Banana Puddings. This recipe takes Magnolia Bakery's famous banana pudding and gives it a tropical twist by incorporating ube, adding a gorgeous color and subtle flavor to this iconic dessert....
It is officially spring and we are celebrating with these sweet little springtime fairy cakes. What are fairy cakes? Unlike their American cupcake counterparts, fairy cakes in the UK are smaller and lighter - like a delicate little fairy. The cakes themselves are a...
Over the holidays I needed an easy dessert to take to a gathering and came across this Mint Brownies recipe from Taste of Home. It makes a fantastic dessert and can barely be called a recipe. It uses a boxed brownie mix that, once baked, has melted...
A sweet way to celebrate Pi Day In preparation for Pi Day, this coming Monday, 3.14, I made these lovely jam and cream hand pies. These pies are inspired by Miami's Cuban pastelitos de guayaba - flaky, sweet pastries filled with guava paste and cream cheese....