Recent Recipes
Roast Pork Poke
This dish blends Chinese, Filipino, and Hawaiian influences for a delicious appetizer, snack, or potluck dish.
Easy Malasadas
Malasadas are Portuguese-style fried doughnuts, popular in Hawaii. This shortcut lets you make and enjoy these sweet treats at home.
Braised Kabocha and Chicken
Kabocha pumpkin and chicken are simmered in a umami-rich broth. This dish can be served hot or cold and is
Nutella Pots de Crème
Just in time for Valentine's Day, these heavenly pots de crème celebrate the chocolate-hazelnut goodness of Nutella.
Kim Chee Taegu Dip
I may not care one way or another who wins on Super Bowl Sunday as long as there are some
Carrot Snacking Cake
This one-bowl carrot cake is moist and flavorful and is topped with a sweet and decadent cream cheese frosting.
Stovetop Mac & Cheese
Alton Brown's easy macaroni and cheese dish comes together in less than 30 minutes. Sharp cheddar makes it rich and
Furikake Snack Mix
Chicharrons, cheese balls, and kakimochi are tossed with furikake for an easy and super snackable party mix.
Herb Roasted Mixed Nuts
These roasted mixed nuts are delicious for snacking with lots of herby goodness, a touch of sweetness, and a bit
Latest Posts
Places to go, places to eat, and other reflections
Kapa Hale
Kapa Hale’s warm and cozy neighborhood setting belies its world-class cuisine and fabulous staff.
Kung Hee Fat Choy
This year, Lunar New Year falls on January 22nd. Here are some foods – both traditional and new – to help celebrate.
The Salish Lodge Country Breakfast
We visited the Salish Lodge in Snoqualmie, WA to experience their famous Country Breakfast
The VGT Omnivore’s Hundred
As I launch a new chapter for my blog, I thought I would update the first post I ever wrote – a listing of the 100 things that every good omnivore “should have tried at least once in their life.”

Kapa Hale
Kapa Hale’s warm and cozy neighborhood setting belies its world-class cuisine and fabulous staff.

Kung Hee Fat Choy
This year, Lunar New Year falls on January 22nd. Here are some foods – both traditional and new – to help celebrate.

The Salish Lodge Country Breakfast
We visited the Salish Lodge in Snoqualmie, WA to experience their famous Country Breakfast

The VGT Omnivore’s Hundred
As I launch a new chapter for my blog, I thought I would update the first post I ever wrote – a listing of the 100 things that every good omnivore “should have tried at least once in their life.”
Use your noodle during National Noodle Month
“Noodles are not only amusing but delicious.” – Julia Child
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