2024 Edible Holiday Gifts – Part 3 Snack mixes make an easy and tasty gift, especially when sweet treats abound. The great thing about this snack mix is it only requires measuring and mixing, no cooking or baking. It also features one of my favorite ingredients,...
I love all the fresh produce at the farmer's market. I'm always tempted to buy everything on display but I've learned that I have to go there with a plan or at least have a clear inspiration if I'm going to purchase anything. Otherwise, I will end up with a fridge...
Easter is just around the corner and with the abundance of hard-boiled eggs that will be on hand, making deviled eggs is a no-brainer. There are many different variations of deviled eggs, so I took this opportunity to put an Asian spin on this classic. What are...
One of my all-time favorite Top Chef contestants is Sheldon Simeon. He is such a wonderful ambassador for local Hawaii cooking, bringing together his Filipino heritage and the multiple ethnic influences represented in our islands. I couldn't wait to get my hands on...
A good friend, who shares an appreciation for spam, found a recipe on the Three Hungry Bellies blog for spam buns. In this evolution of the hot dog buns commonly found in Chinese and Japanese bakeries, a slice of spam is encased in a soft, fluffy bread. I...
Happy National Taco Day! To celebrate I decided to take a local Hawaii dish and make it a taco. (Note, local Hawaii food is not the same as Hawaiian food - people often get the terms mixed up. Check out this post from Onolicious Hawaii for an...
I love to make cereal mixes for parties and easy holiday gifts. This mix is a great combination of sweet and savory and buttery goodness. It's so good my friends call it snack crack. This mix always reminds me of Hawaii because of the furikake and soy sauce. There are...