Party Spam Musubi
Spam musubi– a perennial favorite. A slice of spam sandwiched between rice and wrapped in seaweed. How could I fancy it up? Hmm…what if I cut the spam into fancy shapes? I like to use Lite spam. Although lower in fat, sodium and calories than the regular spam, it’s still not exactly a healthy food,...
Tiger Mini Pumpkins filled with Pearl Couscous and Sauteed Mushrooms
Fall is finally here! Temperatures in the high 70’s feel so pleasant. I was taken with these little “Baby Tiger” mini pumpkins. So many varying combinations of white, orange and green. What should I make with them? Roast ’em and stuff ’em. Use a sharp paring knife to slowly and carefully cut out the stem...
Roasted Eggplant Slices and Summer Squash
Vegetables that make me smile =) It’s still looking like summer at the farmer’s market. Nectarines, green beans, tomatoes, eggplants and squashes of all kinds. As I was washing my vegetables after getting back from the farmer’s market, I had to stop and admire their deep, bright colors. Then it struck me how the shape...
Stir fried Bowl of Gratitude
“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 Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 12 mins Total time 17 mins Fresh, tasty veggies prepared quickly Author: Guava...
Papaya Parfaits with Ginger Lime Greek Yogurt
The best papayas are definitely grown in Hawaii. When they are ripe, they are so sweet! I picked up a few Kahuku grown papayas at the farmer’s market. The orange flesh ones are great, but I really love the red flesh ones called Red Papayas. Both kinds have orange and green flecked outer skins. The...
Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Several days ago, I was delighted with the sight of different colored beets, piled high on the tables at the farmer’s market. Vibrant colors of pink, orange, and deep, deep red mesmerized me. I couldn’t resist, and found myself grabbing a bunch of each color. After I cleaned and trimmed them, I roasted them to...
Baked Pomme Frites with Curry Ketchup
In yesterday’s post I mentioned visiting Pomme Frites, a small restaurant specializing in Belgian french fries and dipping sauces, on our way back from visiting the Statue of Liberty. The kids enjoyed them, so I thought I’d try to make a home version. The original pomme frites are deep fried twice–the first time to cook...
An Impromtu Tea and Healthier Deviled Meat Spread
Every once in a while when I’m feeling nostalgic, I think about some of the things I used to eat when I was little. One of the things I loved to eat was deviled meat (from those little cans) sandwiches on white bread. Alright, I can hear all the “yucks” and “grosses” out there, but...
Cabbage Day!
Sauteed Cabbage with Carrots and Fennel Seeds With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, I prepared a couple of cabbage dishes. Here I’ve used a regular green cabbage, and some sliced carrots. I steamed the carrots first, since the pieces of cabbage would cook so much faster than the raw carrots would. I think...
Lapsang Souchong Tofu
Salty, Smoky, and Creamy. Tofu infused with Lapsang Souchong Tea and Soy Sauce is a sure pleasure for the taste buds. Start off with two blocks of medium firm tofu. Stay away from soft and silken tofu for this recipe– they’re simply too soft and fragile here. Quarter each block of tofu into 4 smaller...
Oh, Hilo Hattie (Part 2)
Early in December, I was distressed to receive these in the mail. You can read about it in part one here. So after I finished my chauffeuring duties, this message was waiting for me. Within 2 hours, I had a response from the Chief Operating Officer: “We are so sorry to hear that our Hilo...
Mushroom Barley Pilaf
Mushrooms + Barley = simple, hearty winter food. Eat it steaming hot on a cold day to warm you up. Any kind of fresh mushrooms will do. Here we have a frilly oyster mushroom relaxing atop some shiitakes. Slice up the mushrooms. Pluck the leaves off a few sprigs of fresh thyme. Heat some oil...
