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October 24, 2019 Hawaii Recipes

Almond Tofu

Almond Tofu is a light, refreshing dessert that is popular in Hawaii (and at many Chinese restaurants :). It’s easy to make, really onolicious, and goes well with fresh or canned fruits.

Soft, cool, and jiggly. Meet Almond Tofu!…

October 23, 2019 Hawaii Recipes

Tofu Poke

Tofu poke! It’s like traditional Hawaiian poke, but made with tofu for an easy vegetarian meal. Step by step photo recipe below 🙂

Sometimes I love tofu poke even more than “regular” ahi poke….

October 21, 2019 Hawaii Recipes

Chicken Long Rice

Chicken Long Rice is a Hawaiian noodle dish made from vermicelli noodles, chicken thighs, fresh ginger, and green onions. It’s comforting and clean, a go-to side dish or simple entree.

Cozy and comfy, this soupy noodle dish is a Hawaiian treat….

October 18, 2019 Places to Eat in Hawaii

Kaka‘ako Farmers Market (Oahu)

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 tradition.

When people talk about farmers markets in Hawaii……

October 17, 2019 Places to Eat in Hawaii

Teruya’s Andagi (Oahu)

Teruya’s Andagi (Honolulu, Oahu) is one of my favorite takeout spots. They’ve been around since 1987, making local Japanese bentos, hot andagi, and sweet potato mochi.

Head this way for local Japanese bentos!…

October 16, 2019 Hawaii Recipes

Plantation Iced Tea

Plantation Iced Tea is a popular drink in Hawaii, and found on menus of restaurants and cafes. It’s made from black tea, pineapple juice, and simple syrup. Refreshing on a warm day!

All you need is three ingredients….

October 12, 2019 Hawaii Recipes

Ti Leaf Versus Luau Leaf

People often confuse Ti Leaf and Luau Leaf (the two essential leaves of Hawaiian food). Here’s the difference between the two, and when/how to use each leaf.

Preparing a lau lau bundle with luau (taro) leaves.

They’re both big and green, and key for preparing Hawaiian food….

October 11, 2019 Places to Eat in Hawaii

Poke is made to order at Ono Seafood, a tiny, low key spot that offers some of the best poke bowls and poke by the pound in Hawaii. Ono Seafood is just five-minutes from Waikiki and a must-visit when on Oahu.

Check out this local favorite on Kapahulu Avenue….

October 10, 2019 Places to Eat in Hawaii

Ahi Assassins (Oahu)

Ahi Assassins is a popular spot in Honolulu for fresh poke, locally caught. It’s a tiny hole in the wall, offering poke bowls, ahi plate lunch, and smoked dips. Here’s everything you need to know before you go.

Fresh poke (especially in Hawaii!) hits the spot….

October 9, 2019 Places to Eat in Hawaii

Leonard’s Bakery (Oahu)

Leonard’s Bakery in Honolulu is where you go for malasadas, a popular Hawaii dessert. Malasadas are golden on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and super onolicious. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Leonard’s Bakery.

Hot dough, fried golden, rolled in sugar. Made to order! Meet Leonard’s malasadas….

September 26, 2019 Hawaii Recipes

Lomi Lomi Salmon

[This post was originally published July 22, 2019. It was updated September 26, 2019 to include a step-by-step photo recipe on how to make Lomi Lomi salmon at home.]

Lomi Lomi Salmon is a Hawaiian side dish (made from salted salmon, tomatoes, onions, and green onions). It’s a must-have for any Hawaiian meal or luau. Here’s everything you need to know about Lomi Lomi Salmon, plus a step-by-step photo recipe!

Lomi Lomi Salmon at home. Step-by-step recipe below ^_^

No real Hawaiian lunch/dinner is complete without lomi lomi salmon….

September 24, 2019 Hawaii Recipes

Garlic and Fish Sauce Eggplant

Garlic and Fish Sauce Eggplant is one of our family’s go-to dishes. We ate it often as kids and eat it even more as adults. It’s easy to make (and tastes even better the next day).

Eggplants are my favorite fruit (can you believe eggplant is a fruit, not vegetable).

I love them in all forms and dishes. Baked, broiled, steamed, fried…you name it! But there is one eggplant dish I love more than all the others….