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Kimchi Fried Rice is a popular dish offered at many casual restaurants and takeout spots in Hawaii. It's easy to make and delicious. The three main ingredients are rice, kimchi, and bacon (you can also use Spam or Portuguese sausage). Savory and full of flavor! Make this for lunch or dinner. It is a crowdpleaser …

Welcome to Sensei Lanai! We recently took a vacation to this gorgeous Four Seasons property on Lanai island. Is it worth the price? Here are the pros and cons, and insider tips to know before you go. Where is Sensei Lanai? Sensei Lanai is located on the island of Lanai. Lanai is one of the …

Welcome to The Twin Fin Hotel (formerly the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel)! The Twin Fin Hotel opened in 2022 after renovations. From rooms to restaurants and the location, here are the pros and cons from our recent family visit. You know how much we love our family staycations. It would be silly to live in …

Curious about Hawaiian Airlines First Class on the Airbus A330? Here's everything you need to know! From cozy quilts, to tropical mai tai drinks, food by MW Restaurant, fun amenity kits, and all around excellent service, let's take a look around the first class cabin ^_^ I've written before about how much I love to …

Kaka‘ako Farmers Market offers a super variety of fresh produce, fruits and prepared foods (including mochi and baked goods)! Visiting this Honolulu farmers market is a Saturday morning tradition. When people talk about farmers markets in Hawaii, you always hear about KCC Farmers Market. It's the biggest, it's bustling. It's fun (and has tons of …

Azuki Coffee Jelly (also called Red Bean Coffee Jelly) is an old school local Hawaii dessert. It's easy to make at home and very popular at parties. Served chilled, this layered jelly uses only pantry ingredients for contrasting layers of azuki beans, coffee jelly, and sweetened condensed milk jelly. It is beautiful and delicious! Why …

Tangles of roasted spaghetti squash and glass noodles (also called vermicelli noodles) are seasoned and tossed with a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and Maggie. Finish with fresh cilantro and serve! Familiar flavors and unexpected textures. This noodle salad is refreshing and super delicious. Why This Recipe Works This is such a …

Okra and bacon is a super ono combination. This 3 ingredient stir fry recipe can be made in 15 minutes using 1 pan. It is delicious and rewarding. Just cook the bacon till crisp, add the okra and cook til golden. Finish with a little soy sauce and enjoy with rice. Why This Recipe Works …

Ginger Fried Rice is flavorful dish that you can prepare in 20 minutes. We cook lots of fresh ginger and garlic to make a fragrant fried rice seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil. The ginger is so delicious and warms you from inside out. Prepare as is or feel free to add anything from …

Noodles, cabbage, and eggs! This easy clean-out-the-fridge recipe is a delicious standby for weeknight meals. It's made from pantry ingredients and is super tasty and nourishing. Simplely stir fry napa cabbage with glass noodles and quick scrambled eggs. Season with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Voila! Dinner is on the table. Why This …

Bitter Melon Tsukudani is a Japanese simmered side dish that goes beautifully with a big bowl of rice. It's simple to prepare and tastes both savory and sweet. The bitter melon is cooked till tender and the mixture of soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and dashi make for a delicious and super flavorful combination. Enjoy this …

Bacon Wrapped Enoki Mushrooms is a wonderful and easy to make dish. It is the ultimate crowd pleaser! Whether you're serving this as a main dish, side dish, or afternoon snack, this hot and savory treat of crisp bacon and juicy mushrooms always hits the spot. We finish with a drizzle of soy sauce and …