Salmon with Hawaiian Marinade and Pineapple

I love love love salmon and have been craving it lately so decided to make it tonight for dinner. I was planning to make rice and steamed spinach with it but it has been so hot that I ended up just making it into a salad with the spinach, which was light, healthy, delicious, and [...]

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Warm and Creamy Bacon Dip

I was flipping through Food Network magazine and came across the recipe for this dip and could not wait to go to the store, buy all of the ingredients, and make it! And let me tell you, it is just as yummy as it sounds (as looks). This is a perfect appetizer for a party [...]

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Free Form Summer Fruit Tart

It was my friend Sky’s birthday a few weeks ago, and to celebrate we went to his favorite Japanese restaurant Gaku (more on that later), and afterward we all went to Krazy Karaoke where we continued to celebrate with much singing, libations, and of course, cake and ice cream….or at least my version of it. [...]

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Quick & Easy Pesto Bread

My mom has been making pesto bread for as long as I can remember and it is one of my favorite appetizers. The combination of warm, fresh bread and flavorful pesto is oh so delicious and just thinking about it right now is making me crave it! This is a great party appetizer and it’s [...]

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Sweet Potato Rounds with Butter, Brown Sugar, and Cinnamon

I have definitely been MIA on the blog lately with a new job and summer school, but I wanted to post this yummy recipe since it has been a big hit at my house. Usually when I ask my boyfriend what kind of veggie he wants with dinner, his response is “no veggie.” Since I [...]

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The Hawaii Farmers Market Cookbook – Vol. 2

Every Saturday I stock up on my essentials at the KCC Farmers Market – but there is a huge bounty of fresh, local produce and products that I never purchase, simply because I am not quite sure what to do with it.  Enter the Hawaii Farmers Market Cook Book series.  I have yet to get [...]

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Grilled Shrimp

Shrimp is one of my favorite foods and I love it every way, but I especially love it grilled. It’s so easy to make too. Here is what you need to do to make your very own grilled shrimp… Purchase large cooked shrimps, rinse, and skewer them. Season both sides with lemon or lime juice [...]

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Baked Sweet Potato Fries

I made these on an impulse tonight and they turned out so good! It’s a delicious choice to serve as a veggie side and a healthy alternative to the everyday potato. Sweet potatoes are a great nutritional choice, since they are high in complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, beta carotene (a vitamin A equivalent nutrient),vitamin C, and vitamin B6.  Ingredients: Sweet potatoes or [...]

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Poi Pounding on Lunch Live with Daniel Anthony

Ever wondered how poi is made?  Check out this Friday’s Lunch Live with Daniel Anthony on the Kanu homepage.

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Homemade Pizza

This past weekend I had the pleasure of going over to Tori & Justin’s for a little dinner party consisting of wonderful company, superb wines, and the most delicious food….it was all so good we were there until 2 a.m.   Tori agreed to make her homemade pizza for me which I have literally been [...]

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