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Gluten-free cereal
For carb-cutters or those who can't have gluten, breakfast cereal can be a challenge. Cereal is by definition a grain. This tasty granola comes to the rescue. Its base is a combination of nuts and seeds ground into a cereal-like mixture. It is adapted to make it vegan, starting from a recipe for keto diets Read more
A new rhythm to downtown dining
I can’t resist a hotel bar and restaurant. There’s something satisfying—and comforting—about sitting at a bar in a foreign city, striking up a conversation with someone you may never see again and learning their story. There’s a certain rhythm to dining while traveling, and even though I’m not going anywhere anytime soon, The Dotted Line Read more
Waialae Avenue: where generations serve up tradition
Waialae Avenue is the heartbeat of Kaimuki. It’s a foodie’s paradise lined with many family-owned eateries offering everything from casual takeout to fine dining, and represents the melting pot of Hawaii. In the early 1900s, an electric streetcar began service on Waialae Avenue, transforming it into an area filled with businesses. Today, it remains a Read more
Summer skillet comfort year-round
The delightful textures of this dish's three main components — crisp bacon, tender fish and plump corn kernels 4 make for a lovely summer dinner. Tilapia, trout, bass or any other flaky yet firm white fish will work well. Naturally smoked bacon imparts a flavor reminiscent of campfire cooking or outdoor grilling over hot coals. Read more
For goodness bake
Sprinkle cookies, peanut butter-stuffed cookies, gingerbread and all the spiced goodness — oh my! With so many to choose from, the list is never-ending. Treat yourself to a few bites from these bakers or add them to your holiday cookie lineup for a festive gift exchange.Big Island CandiesServing the islands since 1977, Big Island Candies Read more
Bold, colorful flavors
The house-turned-museum in Mexico City is painted a vibrant shade of cobalt with red, yellow and green accents splashed across its steps, window frames and doors. This eye-catching landmark was the home of renowned painter and activist Frida Kahlo. It's also the inspiration for Graciela Gamboa's sky blue Frida Taqueria food trucks in Honolulu and Read more
Extra crispy beef for your kebab
This quick skillet dinner of spiced, seared ground beef over cooling yogurt combines elements of two Persian classics: kebab koobideh (grilled kebabs) and mast-o-khiar (cucumber yogurt). The creamy yogurt base keeps close to the original, while the ground beef is hard-seared on one side like a scallop for a crisp texture. Walnuts and raisins, traditionally Read more
Simple, bruh!
Wendell Kam shares his quick way to enjoy luau stew. His mother, Annabelle Pa Kam of Kalihiwai, Kauai, taught him this genius hack. He simmers a laulau with chicken broth until it is that warm, soupy, stewy consistency. So, in 10 minutes, you can have a variation of laulau. We tried this with a store-bought Read more
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Peanut butter pie, but make it ice cream
Chocolate and peanut butter are already a perfect match. This ice cream builds on that pairing and brings in the cream cheese and chocolate cookie crust of a peanut butter pie. The easy egg-free base is made with both cream cheese and peanut butter, so it has a lighter texture and allows the flavors to Read more
Embrace the season with G.Lion Hawaii
G. Lion Hawaii is celebrating the spirit of the season with numerous Christmas offerings. On Dec. 24 and 25, Quiora will be serving a family-style Christmas Feast with house-smoked duck salad, seafood stew, Mountain View Farms pork cavatelli and apple-pear tartlet — priced at $120 for adults and $60 for children ages 6-12.Solera will also Read more
Keep it Kaimuki
Waialae Avenue is home to a number of small businesses that make supporting local easy and delicious. Here are three spots I visited on a recent visit.A Hidden Doughnut SpotLittle Vessels Donut Co. (3458 Waialae Ave.) bakes plant-based doughnuts inspired by owner Sachi Maclachlan's childhood memories. The small-batch doughnut shop is open Thursdays to Sundays, Read more
Upgraded cornbread
Adding tomato to cornbread adds a pop of color and a bright flavor; it also adds moisture without sogginess.This savory and cheesy cornbread with sautéed corn and poblano chiles takes ho-hum cornbread to another level.It is definitely company-worthy, and with vegan substitutions for typical dairy ingredients and eggs, it would be a substantial side dish Read more
The ultimate slow-cooker weeknight meal
The sure-fire combination of sausages, peppers and onions is ready-when-you-are when you make them in the slow cooker. (Once the sausages are cooked through and the peppers and onions are tender, they can hold on "warm" for up to 2 hours.) Searing the sausages in a skillet is the only cooking you’ll have to do, Read more
The sweet life
Discover a food truck that looks a little different from ones you'd typically come across. At the Sweet Treats, the most notable design element is the lit-up circular windows that offer customers a peek inside — so they can watch their rolled ice cream being made to order. Co-owner Madellinne Naeole didn't like how folks Read more
Town bound
Finish off the year by visiting one of these exciting new restaurants. Some are new, while others are expansions of neighborhood favorites. Be sure to check each biz's website for updates and information.Surfers Coffee KaakaokoThe popular Wahiawa coffee shop Surfers Coffee, recently opened a new location in the heart of Kakaako. The biz still has Read more
Follow the flavor road
Our favorite witches are back! Wicked: For Good was released on Nov. 21, and with it, a number of Wicked-themed food and drinks. Here are a few, along with some other pink-and-green treats you'll want to indulge in before or after seeing the movie. Dunkin' Donuts Dunkin' Donuts (multiple locations) has partnered with Universal Studios Read more
A magenta lemon bar for the senses
Cranberries that are quick-cooked into jam add a striking magenta color and complex tartness to these two-toned lemon bars. A thin layer of the classic lemon filling coats the cranberry mix like icing, and lemon zest boiled with the berries echoes the citrus taste of the lemony top. (Its pectin also thickens the jam.) To Read more
A Thanksgiving Buffet For All
Yohei Sushi KAHALA (4210 Waialae Ave. Ste. 102) is gearing up for the holiday season with a new omakase menu. Beginning Dec. 1, the new winter omakase features ingredients like kan-buri (a firm, rich yellowtail fish), fresh snow crab, and a number of dishes featuring locally sourced vegetables. For a decadent lunch, try its omakase Read more
This briny soup brightens winter nights
A Polish classic, pickle soup can be creamy or brothy, depending on how you like it. There are as many variations as there are Polish cooks, but the key component — sour dill pickles — is always present. Here, the pickles are grated, rather than chopped, and their brine is added along with them. You Read more
Local-style stuffing
Recently at a team meeting, we were talking about the upcoming holiday and several people mentioned their favorite dish — mochi rice stuffing. Most of the group was raised in Hawaii and still wondered if anyone outside the islands had even heard of it, especially because it's not clear what this dish has to do Read more
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