A Bit About Us

Erin and Zoe

Then…

Both born and raised on the island of Kaua’i, we have been great friends since before we can remember.  We grew up just down the street from one another and our mothers were best friends, as were we.  Our childhood was filled with countless lemonade stands, trips to Koke’e and Po’ipu beach, plays and concerts we performed for our families (Punch & Judy anyone?), and a multitude of other adventures.

Helping in the kitchen was one of our favorite activities, however, and seeing as though both Auntie Martha (Zoe’s Mom) and Auntie Joan (Erin’s Mom) are quite good cooks, we were taught well (exploding smoothies notwithstanding).  Our moms also kept us awake one night each week as they got together with their girlfriends for their S&B (Stitch and Bitch) gatherings where they would indulge in their latest kitchen creations and do, in my opinion, very little stitching (and a whole lot of storytelling about us).

And Now…

Despite moving to Massachusetts when Zoe was in middle school, we have remained close friends over the years.  Avid cooks and bakers, we are constantly trading great recipes and wanted to find a way to share them more easily with each other and our friends.  So here we are!

But why stop there?  The recipes you will find on this site are geared toward making cooking fun, easy, and as inexpensive as possible - because who hasn’t found a delicious recipe only to realize that you don’t have the proper cooking equipment, you wouldn’t know where to begin looking for some of the ingredients, and each meal costs more than just going out to eat!  The recipes we feature are family favorites as well as great new discoveries and our very own creations.  And since we and our families live anywhere between Hawaii and Massachusetts, you will find a wide selection of flavors and food types to choose from.

We welcome you to try each and every one of our recipes, and or contribute your own.  Also, we have tried all of them at least once, so if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.

Lastly, we would like to dedicate this to our fabulous moms and aunties who throughout the years have kept us well fed, taught and inspired us, and who, when brought together, put on one mean potluck.

 The Original Kaua’i S&B Group Circa 1994 (L to R): Auntie Lindsay, Auntie Nancy, Auntie Martha, Auntie Joan, Auntie Cathy and Auntie Sue

 

Like mother, like daughter… Auntie Martha and Zoe cooking away!