Potato Salad: Hawaiianized

Potato Salad: Hawaiianized

The weather here in Hawaii has been hot recently, humid and muggy, the kind of weather that makes you inclined to seek out buildings with some good air conditioning. In such circumstances, eating warm or hot foods only serves to intensify the heat of the day and make...

Hukilau Marketplace Nearing Completion!

Update on PCC’s Hukilau Marketplace, nearby hotel  The PCC’s new Hukilau Marketplace is on schedule for a soft opening next month, and a grand opening early next year (as shown in the recent aerial photo by PCC senior volunteer Jack Baxter):  “We’re on schedule to...

Making Mahimahi Your Favorite Fish

Last week, I talked about sashimi, sushi, and the Hawaiian favorite: poke. While I love each of these dishes, I’ll be honest and say that, as far as cooked fish goes, I generally prefer a nice piece of grilled chicken or steak to a cooked filet of fish. A rare...

Island Specialty — Poke

Do you like sushi? What about sashimi? These are two of the best known Japanese dishes around the world, and for good reason: they taste delicious. I lived in Japan for two years as a missionary for my church, and let me tell you, the Japanese eat well. There was...

Eat Polynesia! Banana Guava Pie

  In my last post about Chocolate Haupia Pie, I promised more recipes for the pie making season. Today’s pie of choice is another pie for the warm weather months of summer; it’s a pie that’s bursting with fresh tropical tastes and the tangy...