1. The weather. What’s that Guy Hagi? It’s a sunny day in the mid 80’s with a slight chance of rain? That’s the weather report nine times out of ten, and it’s amazing. 2. Slippahs not heels. We wear our flip...
There's honey that comes in a squeezable bear, and then there's Big Island Bees Raw & Organic Honey. One taste of this liquid gold and you'll never go back to the generic, store bought stuff again. We recently had the opportunity...
When I was a kid, we lived on the North Shore of Oahu. It’s a beautiful spot and back then there was no McDonalds or Walmart. You got your goodies at the Sunset Beach Store or Kammies. Mangoes, Avocados, Lychee,...
Hawaiian Style Cafe in Waimea and L&L Keauhou Loco Mocos. Mahalo to our friend AARON KOMO for sharing his insights on this beloved Hawaiian dish! The Hawaiian Loco Moco is more than just a meal; it's an iconic symbol of comfort food and...
Craving authentic island flavors? Discover the 10 Best Hawaiian Snacks that locals truly adore! From the sweet and tangy delight of Li Hing Mui candy to savory Arare rice crackers and an array of unique Hawaiian treats, these iconic snacks...
Waialua Sugar Mill Alexander & Baldwin announced this month that they would be shutting down the last working sugar mill in Hawaii. They blamed the closing of the Maui facility on a $30 million loss last year, but some...
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...
If you’ve ever visited Hawaii, you've seen it everywhere—a vibrant red powder or a unique salty-sweet flavor added to everything from candy and gummy bears to fresh fruit and even cocktails. That distinctive taste belongs to Li Hing Mui, often...
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...
