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 →

Yes, yes please! Quick and easy peasy, works-every-time, and comes together into a luxurious, seductive, rich golden, utterly buttery edible ode to joy. Welcome to the sunny side of life. Since I found this recipe online, on Umami Girl food blog, I haven't been able to stop making it, whenever... Read more →

Plush, potato-riddled chowder, touting the flavourful zip of Poblano, the utter yumminess of fried pancetta and, of course, a generous shake-shake of freshly ground black pepper. I love crock pots and I cannot lie You other home cooks can't deny........ Ha! Some days I just can't help myself. But it... Read more →

Just pull apart and munch, munch. Crispy, buttery, edges hiding tender, soft, old-fashioned, warm-from-the-oven goodness. Fun to make, fun to eat. TOP TEN REASONS TO MAKE BUTTERY MONKEY BREAD 10. Family and friends will sing your praises, and then some. 9. It's best fresh from the oven, so you don't... Read more →

Rustic, hearty, happy, throw-together chowder loaded with corny goodness, winter veggie happiness, and touting a bit of a kicky oost of spice, from fresh poblano. Yes please! Baby, it's cold outside! Brrrrr! January always makes us crave comfort food, it seems. But throw in this particular January where Ol' Man... Read more →

Easy, peasy, throw-it-in, souped up lasagna. One of our favorite pastas becomes a hearty, indulgent, hot soupy bowl of deliciousness just like that! South of the border, in the ol' USA, our neighbours are unofficially celebrating January, as National Soup Month. Perfectamundo! I'm so borrowing this. Who wouldn't, right?! Besides... Read more →

Crispy crunchy bits, tender, spicy-sweet bites, all riddled with gutsy amounts of garlic, lazing in a sweet shoyu sauce. Island style take-out, at home. Baby, it's cold outside!! Brrrrr! Ol' Man Winter has a wickedly cold (-20C) sense of humour this year. This year being one of the only in... Read more →