I love country general stores. When you walk in, you know that you're experiencing a little slice of history. They're getting harder and harder to find as our neighborhoods get filled with superstores like Walmart and Target, so it was...
Most of us have eaten Li Hing Mui all our lives, but have you ever wondered just how it got its name? It’s the phonetic pronunciation of the Chinese characters 旅行梅 (leoi5 hang4 mui4), and its literal translation is...
If you grew up with a Japanese grandma like I did, then you were probably force fed Okayu (rice congee) with ume whenever you were sick or had an upset stomach. In Asia, rice congee is like the equivalent of chicken...
Have you ever wondered how chocolate covered macadamia nuts are made? If so, check out this video from Hawaiian Host Chocolates. It gives a short history of the macadamia nut and shows step by step how these delicious candies get...
Sometimes the only thing that motivates me to wake up in the morning is the promise of a steaming hot cup of coffee. That first warming sip of delicious goodness takes the sleep out of my eyes and flips...
The first time I moved away from Hawaii to go to school, I packed mostly clothes, books, and shoes. The second time I moved away, I packed the same things but also knew to include things like Kona coffee, Hawaiian...
Maffles! Bringing together the deliciousness of mochi and waffles. If you’re as obsessed with breakfast as I am, you’ll love this unique Hawaiian creation. And who says you only have to eat them in the morning? These sweet, delicious confections...
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If you grew up in Hawaii, then you know all about the variety of food and snacks available. If you’re not from Hawaii, then your taste buds are about to get a shock. Locals love dried seafood (the stinkier the...
