Hawaiian pulled pork with pineapple salsa on forbidden rice – taste of the islands!

Fried spam Musubi

Coconut Banana Macadamia Waffles… brings a taste of the tropics to you

Hawaiian French Toast – A delightful breakfast full of fresh flavors.

A tropical granola served up with loads of fruit deliciousness.

Aunt Molly’s Banana Bread – based on 100 internet recipes and one woman’s memories of Maui

Hawaii meets California in these Ahi Poke Tostadas with cabbage slaw and avocado

This light, refreshing, summer recipe pays homage to our wine country chef’s childhood in Hawaii.

A recap of the good (and bad) food and sights around the Big Island of Hawai’i.

Fresh, crisp salad greens with roast baby beets, grape tomatoes, avocado, goat cheese,pineapple and a light vinaigrette, Hawaiian style

One of Hawaii’s favorite plate lunch items, shoyu chicken. And a brief culinary history of Hawaii. (We are glad you are okay Hawaii! ♥)

Have you had Hawaiian Loco Moco? Rice topped with burger patty, gravy and fried egg.

Hawaiian papayas with calamansi, vanilla yogurt, and slivered almonds.

How to Make Spam Musubi with Nori Furikake

Saimin from Noris in Hilo, HI – one of my favorites, with the Hilo-style wrinkly noodles

Spam Musubi – A wildly popular yet oddly tasty snack from the islands of Hawaii.

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

Shave Ice at Matsumoto Shave Ice – Oahu

Galbi (korean beef ribs) at Yummy Korean B-B-Q – Honolulu

Garlic Spicy Shrimp from Honos shrimp truck in Oahu

Saimin (Hawaiian ramen) at Sam Sato’s in Maui.

Celebrate the 50th state this 4th of July with Macaroni Salad, a Hawaiian Plate Lunch staple.