It may seem like an odd post to start the year but with plans to return to Disney this year and my love of most things Disney, it feels appropriate. This past fall I participated in my first runDisney race after a five year hiatus. It was great to be back to enjoy the...
Updated: January 2025 I have many fond memories of going to dim sum - many with my popo, who managed to order everything as we walked to our table. I've also used my rudimentary Chinese to faking my way into ordering for friends enjoying dim sum for the first time....
I recently took a day trip to Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii for work and managed to sneak in a few things between meetings because ... a girl's gotta eat. The last time I was in Hilo I was a child so there was no comparing what was there before to what it's like...
We just returned from our first ever cruise and our first ever trip to Alaska. As someone who gets queasy looking at a boat in the harbor, a cruise was not my first choice but we were celebrating a mini family reunion which was reason enough to go. In the end, with...
Located at the base of Diamond Head, the Saturday morning farmer's market at Kapiolani Community College is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Farm fresh produce, locally made products, and delicious prepared foods are all found within the market....
Running from the Waikiki Zoo on one end, to the H-1 Freeway on the other, this one mile stretch of Kapahulu Avenue is chocked full of local plate lunch spots, restaurants, bakeries, and breakfast eateries. It's very likely that if you're in the mood for something, you...
Eating our way through Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park A few weeks ago we were in California for the return of the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend. While I was unable to register for a race, I was still there to support my friends and, of course, to...
Updated May 2024 In one of the older neighborhoods in Honolulu, there is an area I call Upper Kaimuki Town. Comprised of not more than a few blocks, the area is bordered by Koko Head Avenue to the East, 11th Avenue to the West, Waialae Avenue to the North, and Harding...
A neighborhood gem, and new favorite, in Kaimuki, Hawaii To my dismay, due to the pandemic and other factors, my favorite restaurant in Boston, Craigie on Main, and my favorite restaurant in Hawaii, 3660 on the Rise, both closed. I enjoyed many fine meals and...
After a long break due to the pandemic we finally made the trip to Seattle to visit family. To celebrate, my uncle took us to the iconic Salish Lodge & Spa for a special breakfast experience at The Dining Room. Beautiful location The Salish Lodge is...
We have been eating so much delicious food, we just had to share with you our latest discoveries... New to me... Chubbies Burgers I first tried Chubbies just before they closed their food truck at the Ohana Marketplace. I was pleased to discover they opened a...
Tantalizing Tastes from Savory to Sweet In Part 1, I shared a small selection of the Mickey-shaped and Instagrammable treats found throughout Disney World. Don't worry, there are still more to come but I wanted to share some of our go-to savory eats too. Savory...
Practically Photographic in Every Way We recently returned from a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando and thanks to all the walking we did (averaging 20,000 steps a day), we could indulge our cravings. By now I think most people realize that there is more to Disney...
This is a continuation of the Hawaii Feasting lunch edition post from last fall. It highlights more lunch spots that are accessible if you are working in or visiting the downtown Honolulu area. 'ili 'ili Cash & Carry The shop's name hides the fact that...
In my time back in Hawaii there has been no shortage of new and delicious places to eat. I recently shared some of the lunch places my co-workers have introduced to me (and there are more to come). This post is a bit of a catchall of more new-to-me places -...
Update 2022: Sadly, 'Ōlena closed its doors on December 24, 2021. It's been just over two years since I moved home to Hawaii. I was fortunate to find a job early last year, just before things shut down due to the pandemic. I am grateful for this blessing every day. I...