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Instant Potato Veggie Soup Packets

by Lori on Feb 20, 2017 • No Comments

It’s been rain, rain, rain in the whole state of California for weeks–definitely soup weather. Laurel, who’s away at college, requested I send her more soup packets to make in her dorm room. Last year I made her some Kale and Chickpea Soup Packets, which she and her friends loved....

Desserts

Dancing Bride White Fudge

by Lori on Feb 13, 2017 • No Comments

I love creating recipes inspired by things I have seen or read. This is one of my favorites that I made a while ago for my dear friend, Frances, author of the Wordsworth the Poet series. As tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, it seems appropriate to share this sweet, romantic recipe...

Sides

Stir-fried Bowl of Gratitude

by Lori on Nov 29, 2016 • No Comments

“I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” -Henry David Thoreau Remember to eat lots of vegetables~ Try these vegetable almost noodles =) Stir-fried Bowl of Gratitude Author: Guava Rose Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 12 mins Total time: 17 mins Serves: varies Fresh,...

Cookies / Island Food

Hawaiian Petroglyph Cookies

by Lori on Sep 29, 2016 • No Comments

Ki’i Pohaku (Stone Image) Cookies Petroglyphs can be found on all the Hawaiian Islands, but most of them are located on the Big Island of Hawaii. The ancient Hawaiians made pictures in fields of smooth pahoehoe lava rock, boulders, and cliffs. Some petroglyphs tell stories or events, while others are just pictures of people,...

Island Food / Snacks

Koi Musubi

by Lori on Aug 30, 2016 • No Comments

I was inspired to make these cuties by a poem written by my lovely friend Frances, a most wonderful poet and author~ Fish Pond How still the waters. A red koi moves lazily. Pink cherry blossoms Slowly float to block my view. Oh, Mr. Koi, where are you? I dip...

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Ice Cream Slushies

by Lori on Sep 23, 2011 • 2 Comments

So yesterday was actually this summer's 9th day of reaching 100 degrees or higher. Compared to the city average of 23 days of triple degree weather, that seems actually pretty good. It's been three hot weeks of school so far for my kids. Taking the bus and walking home in this kind of heat...

Beverages / Sides / Island Food / Recipes

Pineapple Smoothie Freeze

by Lori on Sep 14, 2011 • 1 Comment

Last week was the first week back to school for Laurel and Quill, after a long, and relaxing summer. We really had quite a mild summer here, with I believe only a couple of days over 100 degrees. That is really unusual, and we enjoyed it! Well, the heat came with a vengeance, just in time...

Desserts / Island Food / Recipes

Kahlua Leopard Mochi– What is Your Temperament?

by Lori on Sep 3, 2011 • 11 Comments

I felt my heart skip a beat, and my stomach drop a few roller coaster feet when my father-in-law asked me this question several months ago. Had I gotten upset and yelled at the kids too many times? Did he witness me in a less than stellar moment? Oh no, what did I do?

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I’m Dreaming of Cakes…

by Lori on Aug 28, 2011 • 4 Comments

I yearned for cake and I yearned for home.

Entrees / Island Food / Recipes

Teriyaki Mushroom Bison Burgers

by Lori on Aug 26, 2011 • No Comments

We love burgers. Something about warm weather and sunshine screams "Teri Burgers!"

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Spicy Noodle Salad with Shrimp

by Lori on Aug 13, 2011 • 3 Comments

Hmm… what should I make for dinner on a hot summer day? I already had about a pound of cooked whole wheat pasta in my refrigerator. Ahh, a chilled noodle salad would be perfect! Mix the dressing together in a big bowl and toss in the noodles until they are well coated. Add a pound...

Entrees / Soups / Island Food / Recipes

Cabernet Oxtail Stew

by Lori on Aug 12, 2011 • No Comments

Instead of a traditional local style oxtail soup in a thin broth with peanuts, I wanted to try making oxtails in a thicker, savory stew. I started off by browning the meat, then onions, and covered it with about half a bottle of cabernet sauvignon, and added mushrooms.

Updates

Time to Start a Blog

by Lori on Aug 12, 2011 • 2 Comments

For years, my family and friends have enjoyed my Hawaiian cakes so much that they kept telling me to open a bakery. Unfortunately, state laws prevent me from selling homemade goods, and the time and expense of opening a real brick and mortar business is unrealistic. Right now I just don’t have the time to...

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