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Back in the Day: Festive Filipino desserts carry holiday memories

By Lynette Lo Tom on December 18, 2018 •
• Updated on December 18, 2018 at 11:06 pm

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By Lynette Lo Tom Posted on December 18, 2018 •
• Updated on December 18, 2018 at 11:06 pm

For Eva Rose Washburn-Repollo, the rice and coconut milk desserts of her childhood kindle memories of Christmas in the village of TanJay on Negros Island in the Philippines. Read More

Barfly: Ko’olau Distillery aims to make true Hawaii whiskey

By Jason Genegabus jason@staradvertiser.com on February 12, 2019 •
• Updated on February 12, 2019 at 6:19 pm

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By Jason Genegabus jason@staradvertiser.com Posted on February 12, 2019 •
• Updated on February 12, 2019 at 6:19 pm

You gotta start somewhere, and that’s exactly what the team behind Old Pali Road is doing near Kapaa Quarry on the windward side of Oahu. Read More

Let them eat fish, Hawaii style

By Erika Engle erika@staradvertiser.com on February 14, 2017
• Updated on February 14, 2017 at 9:40 pm

By Erika Engle erika@staradvertiser.com Posted on February 14, 2017
• Updated on February 14, 2017 at 9:40 pm

For the uninitiated, Martha Cheng’s book explains classic poke preparations and the basics needed to produce various iterations of the dish, with helpful, colorful pictures of the finished dishes. Read More

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By Request: Scholarship Brunch celebrates LCC’s 50th anniversary

By Betty Shimabukuro bshimabukuro@staradvertiser.com on February 5, 2019 •
• Updated on February 5, 2019 at 8:21 pm

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By Betty Shimabukuro bshimabukuro@staradvertiser.com Posted on February 5, 2019 •
• Updated on February 5, 2019 at 8:21 pm

LCC’s culinary arts program has themed its annual Scholarship Brunch around the 50th anniversary of the school, planning a menu that highlights the foods of France and Mexico. Read More

By the Glass

By the Glass: Never compromise on enjoyment with wine

By Chuck Furuya, Special to the Star-Advertiser on February 5, 2019
• Updated on February 5, 2019 at 5:01 pm

By Chuck Furuya, Special to the Star-Advertiser Posted on February 5, 2019
• Updated on February 5, 2019 at 5:01 pm

With all the facets of wine to appreciate, it can be easy to forget a most basic one: Wine should be enjoyable. Read More

Cravings

Cravings: Andy’s Salsa turns to dill pickles for inspiration

Star-Advertiser staff on February 12, 2019
• Updated on February 12, 2019 at 6:19 pm

Star-Advertiser staff Posted on February 12, 2019
• Updated on February 12, 2019 at 6:19 pm

Andy Doka’s affinity for salsa has been apparent for 16 years, and now he’s got a new product for Hawaii customers. Read More

Does it Work?

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Does it Work: Dunking tools keep fingers in the clear

Review by Michelle Ramos mramos@staradvertiser.com on February 12, 2019 •
• Updated on February 13, 2019 at 10:23 am

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Review by Michelle Ramos mramos@staradvertiser.com Posted on February 12, 2019 •
• Updated on February 13, 2019 at 10:23 am

Armed with three types of Oreo cookies, miniature chocolate-chip cookies, mini doughnuts and cups of milk, we began a quest to see which of three tools would get a dunked cookie into our mouths easiest and with the least mess. Read More

Easy-Kine Cooking

Easy-Kine Cooking: Grape jelly the secret to sauce

By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser on February 5, 2019
• Updated on February 11, 2019 at 1:14 pm

By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser Posted on February 5, 2019
• Updated on February 11, 2019 at 1:14 pm

These meatballs, with an addictive tangy barbecue sauce, are among the very best hors d’oeuvres. Read More

Electric Kitchen

The Electric Kitchen: Oatmeal offers many benefits

Hawaiian Electric Co. on February 12, 2019
• Updated on February 12, 2019 at 6:19 pm

Hawaiian Electric Co. Posted on February 12, 2019
• Updated on February 12, 2019 at 6:19 pm

A bowl of oatmeal for breakfast provides cozy comfort and is good for you all around. Read More

Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets Calendar: February 2019

By Zenaida Serrano zserrano@staradvertiser.com on February 12, 2019
• Updated on February 12, 2019 at 6:08 pm

By Zenaida Serrano zserrano@staradvertiser.com Posted on February 12, 2019
• Updated on February 12, 2019 at 6:08 pm

A comprehensive listing of farmers markets scheduled on the island of Oahu throughout February 2019. Read More

Going Gluten-Free

Going Gluten-Free: 5 wheat-free pizzas to try on Oahu

By Joleen Oshiro joshiro@staradvertiser.com on February 5, 2019
• Updated on February 5, 2019 at 7:40 pm

By Joleen Oshiro joshiro@staradvertiser.com Posted on February 5, 2019
• Updated on February 5, 2019 at 7:40 pm

The field of gluten-free pizza (meaning a crust that’s wheat-free) is quite broad on Oahu. Even in casually assessing the scene, it’s clear that options abound. Read More

Grab and Go

Grab and Go: Noodles rule at Leeward Drive-Inn

By Pat Gee pgee@staradvertiser.com on February 13, 2019
• Updated on February 13, 2019 at 10:47 am

By Pat Gee pgee@staradvertiser.com Posted on February 13, 2019
• Updated on February 13, 2019 at 10:47 am

Leeward Drive-Inn is the kind of place that locals go when they’re ready to do some serious grinding, and know they’ll get a massive amount for their money. Read More

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If I Can, You Can: Homemade dressing keeps salads fresh, economical

By Joleen Oshiro joshiro@staradvertiser.com on January 29, 2019 •
• Updated on January 29, 2019 at 5:19 pm

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By Joleen Oshiro joshiro@staradvertiser.com Posted on January 29, 2019 •
• Updated on January 29, 2019 at 5:19 pm

There’s almost no downside to making your own dressing: They’re fast and easy, and customizable. Plus they can be made for pennies on the dollar, without the excess sugar, salt and chemicals of the bottled stuff. Read More

Local Moco

Local Moco: Easy Malt Vinegar Chicken Wings

Star-Advertiser staff on February 12, 2019
• Updated on February 12, 2019 at 6:19 pm

Star-Advertiser staff Posted on February 12, 2019
• Updated on February 12, 2019 at 6:19 pm

Easy Malt Vinegar Chicken Wings are “easy and tasty,” according to Aiea’s Shirley Murakami. Read More

On Tap in Hawaii

On Tap in Hawaii: Craft brewers warm to lighter lager style

By Tim Golden, Special to the Star-Advertiser on January 15, 2019
• Updated on January 15, 2019 at 6:11 pm

By Tim Golden, Special to the Star-Advertiser Posted on January 15, 2019
• Updated on January 15, 2019 at 6:11 pm

There was a time in the not-too-distant past when lager beers were shunned by the craft brewing world. A lot has changed over the last few years, and we are in the middle of a craft lager explosion. Read More

Spirited Conversations

Spirited Conversations: Score a touchdown with your Super Bowl celebration

By Chandra Lucariello, Special to the Star-Advertiser on January 22, 2019
• Updated on January 22, 2019 at 5:36 pm

By Chandra Lucariello, Special to the Star-Advertiser Posted on January 22, 2019
• Updated on January 22, 2019 at 5:36 pm

Get a jump on Super Bowl viewing plans by considering some tasty beveragessure to delight your guests and get the party started. Read More

The Little Foodie

The Little Foodie: Cashews make creamy coffee drink

By Mariko Jackson, Special to the Star-Advertiser on January 22, 2019
• Updated on January 29, 2019 at 2:42 pm

By Mariko Jackson, Special to the Star-Advertiser Posted on January 22, 2019
• Updated on January 29, 2019 at 2:42 pm

I really appreciate a barista who can deliver what I’m looking for in a good coffee. Read More

The Weekly Eater

The Weekly Eater: Dana’s in Waipahu offers Filipino ‘kamayan’ feast

Review by Nadine Kam, Special to the Star-Advertiser on February 12, 2019
• Updated on February 13, 2019 at 12:21 am

Review by Nadine Kam, Special to the Star-Advertiser Posted on February 12, 2019
• Updated on February 13, 2019 at 12:21 am

The Filipino-style “kamayan” meal offered by Dana’s Restaurant and Catering in Waipahu is a bountiful spread of food laid out over foil and banana leaves, with diners invited to grab and devour all that catches their eye. Read More

Quickbites

QuickBites: Foodland, ‘Asian Fusion Fun,’ d.k. Steak House, Yard House

Star-Advertiser staff on February 12, 2019
• Updated on February 12, 2019 at 6:19 pm

Star-Advertiser staff Posted on February 12, 2019
• Updated on February 12, 2019 at 6:19 pm

All the latest food news you can use, courtesy Crave. Read More

What's Cooking Hawaii?

Recipe: Rafute (Okinawan Braised Pork Belly)

By Star-Advertiser staff on July 25, 2017
• Updated on July 25, 2017 at 4:38 pm

By Star-Advertiser staff Posted on July 25, 2017
• Updated on July 25, 2017 at 4:38 pm

Wednesday’s episode wraps up both the season and chef Grant Sato’s hosting duties. Read More

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Back in the Day: Highway Inn gives home cooks place on menu By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser on February 12, 2019 • • Updated 12:16 a.m.

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Back in the Day: Highway Inn gives home cooks place on menu
By Lynette Lo Tom, Special to the Star-Advertiser on February 12, 2019 • • Updated 12:16 a.m.