These sweetly spiced mussels are snuggled in with fragrant rice, pine nuts and currants.

Wild caught salmon is the eco-friendly choice. Here its coconut-crusted with a chili sauce. From the new cookbook The Earthbound Cook.

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Trio of Salsa. Proving there’s a salsa for every palate!

The Mai Tai is one of the classic cocktails. Victor Bergeron first concocted it in 1944 behind the bar of his famed restaurant Trader Vic’s

Kona coffee is not only the best coffee that is grown in Hawaii; it is also one of the most sought after coffees in the world!

Opelu is a common fish in Hawaii. I have simply grilled a marinated a few right on the lava at the beach.

Poke is a Hawaiian specialty made with raw fish. Here I present its history and 3 typical versions.

These Sambuco marinated grilled shrimp are so easy & so flavorful. They’re wrapped in prosciutto making a neat little finger food package.

Fresh corn & pasta make a great combination. When sun-dried tomatoes & toasted garlic are added you get an extra intensity of flavors.

These corn & zucchini fritters are stacked and served sandwich style with bacon & avocado. Sure they’re a bit messy, but do you care?

I have a simple summer meal for you. Seared Scallops with Succotash. Plus I have tips for perfectly searing your scallops. It’s not hard!

Corn. We all love her. She’s sweet and sexy. But you gotta know a girl that sweet is bound to get around.

First tastes dark chocolate & sweet-wet berry. Then your palate begins to tingle & I just have to laugh at the spicy trick I played on you!

Sustainably sourced sashimi: Seared Albacore with Avocado and Truffle Oil.

What exactly is the difference between a Cake, a Gateau and a Torte?

How do I use a recipe for Pear Sorbet and Spumante to talk about blogger ethics? Well pull a spoon and see.

I used a retro style warm bacon vinaigrette to dress this plate of grilled lamb chops with heirloom tomatoes and beans.

Martinis and opinions: Here’s a few more!