If you had one sick day to use this year, Thursday would’ve been it. The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau had everyone coming down with something when the contest finally ran for the first time since 2009. Continue reading “Aloha Thursday”
Month: February 2016
King crab okonomiyaki
Like Hawaii’s love for spam, okonomiyaki became popular in Japan during WWII when rice was scarce, and it’s remained popular since. The Japanese translation for okonomiyaki is “what you like, grilled” or basically…grill anykine. This is a fast and filling way to use up your leftovers. Think fried rice but with flour. Breakfast of champions! Continue reading “King crab okonomiyaki”
Homemade Mayo
When you run out of mayo for your mac salad and don’t feel like going back to Times. This homemade mayonnaise is easy to make with only five ingredients. Continue reading “Homemade Mayo”
Stairway From Heaven
On a lazy Sunday morning we flip through our Hikers Guide to O’ahu. The page easily unfolds to Kamananui (Moanalua Valley)–DANGER: Low, SUITABLE FOR: Novice, LENGTH: 11 mi.
Sounds manageable…
Russian Manapua
Only in Hawaii would you find a hole-in-the-wall in another hole-in-the-wall, serving Russian street food next to Filipino plate lunch. When we arrive there’s already two customers in line. Continue reading “Russian Manapua”
Fresh Off The Boat
They say nothing good happens after 4 am…but not at Pier 38. Hours before the sun rises a whole other world is in action. Honolulu Harbor is alive and rumbling long before most of us can press snooze. Continue reading “Fresh Off The Boat”