Food science
By Joleen Oshiro
Even flavor shamans and taste mavens can use a few juicy tidbits of hard data to create good chemistry in the kitchen
Most of us know someone who cooks by "feel." These folks can transform a few handfuls of flour and sugar into a heavenly cake, or the odds and ends of leftovers into a memorable meal. Story »
By Nadine Kam
Those who don’t care for classrooms must envy chefs, for whom other restaurants and travel abroad are a compulsory source of continuing education. Story »
By Steven Mark
It's termite-swarming season again, and if your neighbor's tented home isn't enough of a reminder, those clouds of critters gathered around outdoor lights at night should scare you to be on the lookout for evidence of the voracious, wood-eating pests. Story »
By Star-Advertiser staff
More than 20 Hawaii venues populate the Top 100 list of outdoor U.S. dining restaurants from OpenTable's 2013 Diners' Choice Awards. OpenTable is the leading global provider of online restaurant reservations. Story »
By Mike Gordon
Never doubt the resolve of true fans, especially if there's a chance of meeting a favorite celebrity and being seen on national television at the same time. Story »
By Star-Advertiser staff
For Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Teen chef cooks at Vintage Cave • Korean cuisine focus of dinner • Culinary events abound at store • Plantation wins coffee award
By Pat Gee
More than 40 interfaith congregations on Oahu and Maui and their allies have used their political muscle through Faith Action for Community Equity to take care of basic needs of Hawaii residents, especially the poor, sick and marginalized members of society.
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By Star-Advertiser staff
For Saturday, February 2, 2013
Students to participate in journey toward peace
By Nancy Arcayna
Most people who are trying to get in shape complain that it just takes too much time. But if you have eight minutes, you have all the time you need to work out with a ROM machine. Story »
By Joannie Dobbs and Alan Titchenal
Our most recent column drew comments challenging our interpretation of the proposed effects of carnitine in beef on cardiovascular disease. Story »
By Nancy Arcayna
Kristina Ho's appetite is out of control, forcing her family to padlock the fridge and lock the pantry door. But the answer to her compulsive eating isn't simply a matter of willpower. Story »
By Chuck Furuya
Heads up, wine lovers. Two star-studded events are in the works on Maui in the next couple of months. Story »
On the Scene
For Sunday, May 19, 2013
JOHN BERGER / JBERGER@STARADVERTISER.COM
KAMAE GETS DOCTORATE | 1. Eddie Kamae and his wife, Myrna Kamae, seated, were joined by nieces Jo Kamae Byrne, standing left, Melanie Kamae and Kathy Kamae Medeiros at the chancellor's reception that preceded the formal presentation of his honorary doctorate May 11 at the University of Hawaii. Several people commented that any one of Kamae's nine documentary films on Hawaiian music would easily be the equivalent of a graduate student's Ph.D. dissertation.
By Mike Gordon
When Vincent Kartheiser sheds the Brooks Brothers suit that belongs to Pete Campbell, his uptight character on the AMC series "Mad Men," he turns into a pretty simple guy. Story »
By Reggie Palma
Newton's first law of motion states that an object in motion will stay in motion, while an object at rest will remain at rest. This will happen to infinity unless some other force acts upon the object to stop, start or change its direction. Story »
By Jayme Grzebik, Leah Rothbaum and Lydi Morgan Bernal
Gardening with children is an activity that engages keiki and adults alike. Parents, relatives, neighbors, educators and group-activity coordinators all have the potential to ignite a child's lifelong appreciation for our Earth's natural systems and gain valuable life skills. Story »
By Nina Wu
The Earth Day Network has launched a project called "The Face of Climate Change." The nonprofit group, founded by the organizers of the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, is inviting people throughout the world to contribute their own images of "climate change." Story »
By Nadine Kam
Some people crave the food they grew up eating. Not me. Familiarity doesn't breed contempt, but it does breed a certain amount of indifference. Story »
By Betty Shimabukuro
I wonder how many banana bread recipes there are in the world. Thousands? Tens of thousands? A bazillion? I guess there's no such thing as too many, as long as the world gives us bananas. Story »
By Hawaiian Electric Co.
More than 5,000 candlelit lanterns will be set afloat in honor of loved ones who have died at the 15th annual Lantern Floating Hawaii ceremony, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Ala Moana Beach Park. Story »
By Mariko Jackson
I'm a very messy cook. I've heard chefs stress organization in the kitchen, and the first thing I notice when watching a professional is how clean their space is. I cook for just a few people, yet I can't keep up with the mess I'm leaving behind. Story »
By Ben Wood
This is a tribute to you," Gov. Neil Abercrombie said to Jimmy Borges Monday night at The Pacific Club as a crowd of 140 stood and cheered. Jimmy was honored by the Hawaii chapter of the National Society of Arts and Letters, which assists promising young artists. Story »
By Wayne Harada
Two prominent Hawaii entertainers — Cha Thompson and Loretta Ables Sayre — are in the midst of filming separate movies on two islands. Thompson is portraying a Hawaiian soothsayer in "Behind the Rainbow," a German movie directed by Judith Kennel being filmed on Maui. Story »
By Jeff Chung
This week's synopses of Korean TV dramas includes: "That Winter, the Wind Blows"; "Jang Ok Jung, Living by Love"; "All About My Romance"; and "Incarnation of Money" Story »
By John Berger
Tony Conjugacion's performance credits stretch from Broadway (where he performed as Tony C. Avanti in "Miss Saigon") to "TC2000," an avant-garde pairing of Hawaiian chant with mainstream electronic dance music. • Also: "Take 2" by Herb Ohta Jr. and Jon Yamasato Story »
By A.J. McWhorter
Over the course of five decades, Fortunato Teho was the foremost expert on all things horticultural in the islands with his newspaper columns, radio shows and television programs. This month we look back on Teho and learn about an unfinished book he wrote that was able to come to life. Story »
By Dr. John Baleix
Journal articles don't usually cite "Seinfeld," but a recent study published in the May edition of Health Affairs mentions a memorable episode that shows how distressed the Elaine character gets when she discovers her doctor has labeled her a "difficult" patient. Story »
Sancho
For Tuesday, May 21, 2013
COURTESY HAWAIIAN HUMANE SOCIETY
Sancho is a 1-year-old terrier mix with an irresistible smile. He loves playtime and is a ball of energy! Sancho may have already been adopted, but many other animals are available from the Hawaiian Humane Society. Visit the shelter at 2700 Waialae Ave. where adoptions are now $10 for any animal six months or older.
The Hawaiian Humane Society welcomes questions by e-mail,
hhs@hawaiianhumane.org. Indicate "Pet Ohana" in the subject line. Or, write "Pet Ohana," Hawaiian Humane Society, 2700 Waialae Ave., Honolulu 96826.
Audrey Patricia Hamilton was born March 17 at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children to Sarah Emily Caldejon Hamilton and Jeffrey William Hamilton of Honolulu.
Hawaii's Ohana: Readers share family pictures
For Saturday, May 18, 2013
Audrey Patricia Hamilton •
Grace Paula Savea Story »
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser would like to help you announce the birth of your baby on the Ohana page of the Saturday newspaper and on our website.
Download the form and mail it in.