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Cherry Creek Farmers Market

Posted in Fruit, Garden Goodness, Healthy, Living Well, News and such, Seasonal, Vegetables on August 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

This Saturday was the first one I have had off from work ALL summer…crazy I know! I love farmers markets and since they are usually on Saturdays I have been unable to go. I was SO excited to have this one off so I jumped at the opportunity to the local farmers market with some [...]

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Steamed Kale

Posted in Dinner Time, Garden Goodness, Healthy, Lunch Ideas, Quick Meals, Super Salads, Vegetables, Yummy Sides on October 4, 2010 | 4 Comments »

I’ve eaten a staggering amount of kale this summer and am constantly finding endless ways to prepare it.  Here’s the latest from Mom/Auntie Joan… Wash and dry a bunch of kale leaves and remove stems and spines (I use my kitchen shears). Slice the kale. In a frying pan, saute half a sliced onion and [...]

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Quick & Easy Pesto Bread

Posted in 5 Ingredients or Less, Breads, Bring to a Party, Dinner Time, Entertaining, Favorites, Garden Goodness, Healthy, Herbs, Indulgences, Lunch Ideas, Nuts, Pupus (Appetizers), Quick Meals, Seasonal, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Yummy Sides on August 10, 2010 | 5 Comments »

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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Summer Bruschetta

Posted in Breads, Bring to a Party, Dinner Time, Fruit, Garden Goodness, Healthy, Pupus (Appetizers), Quick Meals, Seasonal, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Yummy Sides on July 30, 2010 | 2 Comments »

I got an email from Auntie Martha yesterday with a note about a bruschetta she was making to take to a friend’s house for dinner that evening – the ingredients were decidedly summery (namely the fresh peaches) and the combo sounded delicious so I thought I would share… Topping: fresh tomatoes, fresh peaches, basil, parsley, [...]

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Spicy ‘Ahi & Avocado Summer Salad

Posted in Bring to a Party, Dinner Time, Fish/Seafood, Food For Thought, Garden Goodness, Healthy, Living Well, Lunch Ideas, Quick Meals, Raw, Super Salads, Vegetables, Yummy Sides on June 15, 2010 | 1 Comment »

The long, warm summer days are here and I find myself eating later and later in the evening (9 p.m. last night!) and choosing much lighter food (I have to buy three bags of Ma’o greens from the farmers market just to make it through the week).  With salad combos on my mind, I was [...]

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Poi Pounding on Lunch Live with Daniel Anthony

Posted in 5 Ingredients or Less, Favorites, Garden Goodness, Healthy, Living Well, Raw, Tips, Tricks & Secrets, Vegetarian, Yummy Sides on June 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

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

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Fresh Papaya Seed Dressing

Posted in Bring to a Party, Dinner Time, Favorites, Fruit, Garden Goodness, Healthy, Super Salads, Vegetables, Vegetarian on June 4, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Last night at a dinner party my girlfriend brought a gigantic salad (she works at Ma’o Farms so she always gets stuck bringing the greens!) with fresh papaya seed dressing.  It was SO good I had to share it, especially because I know this is an Elpern favorite!  Not only did I save some of [...]

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Asparagus and Pea Toasts with Brie

Posted in Breads, Bring to a Party, Cheese, Entertaining, Garden Goodness, Healthy, Herbs, Pupus (Appetizers), Seasonal, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Yummy Sides on June 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

  I saw this recipe in today’s Denver Post and wanted to share it. I think it will make a perfect summer party appetizer. I love asparagus, peas, and brie, so I will definitely be trying it out soon!  FOOD | RECIPES Asparagus and Pea Toasts with Brie By The Denver Post POSTED: 06/02/2010 01:00:00 AM MDT  [...]

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Tomato & Feta Salad

Posted in Bring to a Party, Cheese, Dinner Time, Entertaining, Garden Goodness, Healthy, Lunch Ideas, Pupus (Appetizers), Quick Meals, Seasonal, Super Salads, Under $15, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Yummy Sides on May 30, 2010 | 2 Comments »

I was at the supermarket today after yoga and saw tomatoes in all kinds of beautiful colors and I thought oooh, I’m going to make a pretty tomato salad! I picked up red, yellow, orange, and green tomatoes and a container of feta and hurried home to put it together. I rinsed and cut the [...]

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Town Kaimuki

Posted in Contemporary American, Delectable Desserts, Dinner Time, Eating Out, Favorites, Garden Goodness, Healthy, Indulgences, Lunch Ideas, Pasta, Restaurants, Super Salads, Sushi and Japanese on May 24, 2010 | 3 Comments »

Saturday, as Lesley and I lazed around wondering what to do with ourselves, I flipped through the latest Twitter posts on my phone for some inspiration and came across a photo from @edstown of that night’s dinner menu at Town which looked incredible.  Lesley had never been there before and I’ve been craving it for [...]

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