Iconic, tropical deliciousness that speaks of the charm of Polynesia, with every sip. A little sweet, a little sour, a rummy pow! Okole Maluna! Or when I'm not in Kona, Bottoms Up! Mai Tais are fun. Mai Tais are dreamily tropical. Mai Tais are sublimely potent. Mai Tais whisper Hawaiian... Read more →

Cool and creamy, silky smooth, with a subtle richness and tang, along with a rather alluring sweetness. Yup, that's Avocado Cream Pie. Generally speaking Big Island of Hawaii avocados are huge, and soooo buttery that they pretty much melt in your mouth. A generous drizzle of Rangpur lime, a good... Read more →

Plush, with a brazen blush, this famous, smooth sauce speaks of caramelized tomato, delivers a bit of a kick, and finishes up with a creamy, silky celebration for your taste buds. That's amore! I finally got around to making and, re-making, and thinking and re-thinking, to come up with my... Read more →

Crunchy, crispy, tender, juicy, fried chicken breasts tucked into very fortunate buns, along with a hefty drizzle of honeyed sriracha, and some freshly shredded iceberg. Chick-a-boom! These chicken burgers have definitely become a craveable dinner for us, thanks to Don't Go Bacon My Heart food blog. The breasts always turn... Read more →

Sublimely simple pasta dish boasting the plush goodness of fresh tomatoes, the fragrant richness of toasted garlic and a wee, fiery, hot chili hit. Groovy! One pan! And it comes together, wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am, every time. And, it's just so, sooo, fresh tasting! Well, how could it not be?! Fresh tomatoes -... Read more →

Enticingly golden, sweet, crisp-crispy finger food that will transport you to paradise, with just one bite. Chomp, chomp! Oh how I love puttering, playing, and cookin' stuff up in a Kona kitchen. And then to go a step further and make some pupus (or lunch, or dinner!) that actually taste... Read more →

Splish, splash, drizzle, dip, dash! Hawaii's default hot condiment that most households and restaurants do their own way. The most popular spicy condiment in Hawaii has been around for a good long time, whether it's Tutu's recipe or your favorite diner, down the street, it's just plain simple. And very... Read more →