Heart of Darkness Brownies

If there were a photo in the dictionary depicting the word “decadence” these brownies would be it.  A friend of mine made them for a camping trip months ago and I have been making them ever since!  For some reason though, every time I do, they never end up on here.  Unlike normal brownies, these [...]

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Lunch To Go

I work in a place that has very limited lunch options within walking distance of my office.  I have taken to stocking up on ready-made salads from Down To Earth, a health food store here in Hawaii, and my current favorite is their fresh Spinach salad.  Not your ordinary spinach salad, this one contains baby [...]

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A Quick Guide to Eating Out in Honolulu

Recently my Uncle David (Zoe’s dad) recommended that a friend of his e-mail me and ask for restaurant suggestions here in Honolulu as he was coming for a conference/vacation.  They were staying in Waikiki and wanted a list of places that varied in genre and price, and that were also a relatively close cab ride [...]

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“Green” Clean

When I was at William’s Sonoma a few weeks ago I found this table full of “green” cleaning products.  I decided to get the sponges which were $3 for two.  They are totally die free, are made from natural cellulose, and are completely biodegradable.  I opened them just today, and they are so much thicker [...]

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Rhubarb Pie

My mom is the best cook I know, and one of her specialities is pie. She makes them all- pumpkin, apple, blueberry, raspberry, and in the summer, rhubarb! I’ve always wanted to learn how to make her pies, and since it isn’t the easiest thing to make, we thought it would be fun to make [...]

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Heaven Star Dim Sum – Broomfield, CO

My first experience with dim sum was on a trip to Shanghai with my dad a few years ago and I loved it. I could not even begin to count how many times we had dim sum- it was the most delicious food I have ever tasted in my entire life- all different kinds of [...]

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Mad Greens – Colorado

Eating out for lunch or dinner but want something light, healthy, and inexpensive? Head to Mad Greens! Mad Greens is a Colorado based salad restaurant with over 15 different salads to choose from (including make your own) and several panini sandwiches if you want something a little more substantial to eat.  All of the salads [...]

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Couscous with Scallions, Almonds, and Raisins

This is another recipe that my mom has been making for YEARS! It is a delicious side to have with a main course. It’s light and healthy and I haven’t found anyone that doesn’t like it. This is another dish that my mom and I made on our weekend cook-a-thon! I love having it with [...]

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Mexican Corn Dip

This is a fabulous recipe from a family friend, Beryl Moir! My mom (and Auntie Joan I’m sure) have been making this for many years and last night my mom and I made it together! It is so delicious and is a wonderfully refreshing summer appetizer dip recipe. Eat it with veggies or tortilla chips [...]

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Mom’s Famous Crepes

Crepes remind me of Christmas morning and other special occasions that my mom would make them for. I love all of the fresh and yummy fruit that you can put in them, but you can fill your crepes with whatever you like. They are super light, healthy, and delicious and a wonderful start to anyone’s [...]

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