Lanakila Meals on Wheels is an organization that does many things for our kupuna as well, among them preparing and delivering meals to those in need, especially to those that are unable to leave home to go get the meals themselves. Read more
Did you know that at one time we produced a large amount of rice only second to sugar cane on Oahu? Read more
I called a friend to ask him a question. I started off by asking him if he remembered the late Palani Vaughan, a Hawaiian musician, singer and legend. Read more
Recently, I was sitting in the chair getting my hair cut, and as usual, we started talking story. Read more
Tomorrow, April 7, the University of Hawaii School of Travel Industry Management will be celebrating the 20th annual “A Legacy in Tourism.” Read more
I only began to eat shoyu chicken when I arrived in Hawaii. To be quite honest, I am a breast man — chicken breast, that is. Read more
I once served a first course that was simply three wedges of tomato on a plate. Read more
I recently went on an eye-opening trip to Egypt: the land of ancient history and pharaohs, elaborate tombs, architecture, art and sculptures. Read more
Every culture has at least one dish that they cook and eat for good luck, health and prosperity for the upcoming new year. Read more
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One of the silver linings of this pandemic has been reconnecting with some of our vendors we bought from when the restaurant was open. Read more
Simply put, “egg rice,” is a Japanese dish. “Tamago” is egg, “kake” is to mix, and “gohan” is rice. Read more
I started eating a savory oatmeal back in 1981. I was doing my culinary apprenticeship at The Greenbrier Hotel in West Virginia and remember training on breakfast station, cooking eggs for 1,200 people daily. Read more
It was a beautiful Saturday morning on the Westside of Oahu. It was on the sixth hole when a woman playing in our golf group offered to serve us mai tais. Read more
No one could have anticipated what has happened in the past year. One perspective is to ask yourself, “What are the silver linings?” What good things came from this time? Read more
