Category: Recipe

Guava Bread & Iao Valley.

On my many trips to Maui, I always find myself exploring new places and experiencing new things. One may think you would quickly run out of things to do on an island so small, but that could not be further from the truth. I,… Continue Reading “Guava Bread & Iao Valley.”

Coconut-Taro Rolls.

I love taro. It’s a starchy, nutritious tuber that is popular in various parts of the world, but has been a major staple crop and pretty important part of the Hawaiian culture and diet, since people started inhabiting the Hawaiian islands. It is most… Continue Reading “Coconut-Taro Rolls.”

Starfruit & Tofu Salad.

One day I wandered over to University of Hawaii Maui College campus looking to sneak into the culinary school. And by sneak, I mean it’s supposedly open to the public, but I couldn’t confirm that so I just ventured over. It turned out to… Continue Reading “Starfruit & Tofu Salad.”

Hawaiian Macadamia Lavender Rice.

Thank you to everyone who has come by the blog and sent some kindness my way. You are all very much appreciated! Today I want to share this delicious and comforting rice dish. I got my lavender from my favorite Hawaiian Lavender Farm, Ali’i… Continue Reading “Hawaiian Macadamia Lavender Rice.”

Hawaiian Potato Salad.

Today is kind of a sad day. One of my best friends lost their mom, unexpectedly. Two weeks ago she was giving me the greatest figs from their backyard and we were chatting about medical insurance of all things. I will miss her. But… Continue Reading “Hawaiian Potato Salad.”

Mango Lilikoi Sunshine Pie.

Sometimes this blogging escapes me. I’ve been having a lot of wonderful adventures lately and I want to share them. I still have so many Hawaiian recipes to share too. I guess I will get around to posting them all at some point. Once… Continue Reading “Mango Lilikoi Sunshine Pie.”

Hawaiian “Chicken” Salad on Toast.

Recently I was very excited to receive some of the new Beyond Meat to try! I tasted some strips out of one of my packages and knew I what I wanted to make right away. Well, truthfully there was more than one thing I… Continue Reading “Hawaiian “Chicken” Salad on Toast.”

Vegan Spam Musubi.

Spam. Ew! Never tried it, so I don’t know what it tastes like. What can I say, ham in a can never appealed to me or anyone in my family. For reasons unknown to me, Hawaiians seem to have a thing for Spam, but… Continue Reading “Vegan Spam Musubi.”

A Long Overdue Strawberry-Kiwi Pie.

Where do I begin? I did not intend an almost month long hiatus. I returned from Maui, got my bearings and then boom, my computer broke. There’s a first time for everything I guess. I have always had good luck when it comes to… Continue Reading “A Long Overdue Strawberry-Kiwi Pie.”

Smokey Ulu Corn Chowder.

This Monday, I am off to Maui again. I like to call it “little island joy” in my head. I keep dreaming of tropical food, farms, surfing in Kihei, laying on the beach with a book…and pina coladas. And lilikoi margaritas. And everything about… Continue Reading “Smokey Ulu Corn Chowder.”