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LNY Celebration Did you know the Lunar New Year celebration starts on LNY Eve and lasts 16 days? Introducing… Jai! I recently learned about a vegetarian dish called jai. It originated in China. It’s usually eaten during the Lunar New Year to bring good luck. In Chinese culture, jai is similar to the Japanese mochi […]
Toss this Salad for Good Luck! In Singapore and Malaysia, the yu sheng, or toss prosperity salad, is a famous salad to consume with loved ones during Lunar New Year (LNY). The salad includes raw fish, fruits, and vegetables. The best part of this dish is mixing the salad. It creates a bonding and an […]
Bunnies in the Lunar New Year Hoppy Year of the Rabbit! Get it? I’m overjoyed and excited about what this year will bring to my fellow rabbits, including me. It’s going to be a stellar year, Bunnies! Let this year be filled with peace, good fortune, success, joy, contentment, and love. Seven Rabbit Year Facts […]
Mouthwatering Scones… I had the best blueberry cream cheese scones at Waioli Kitchen & Bake Shop in Mānoa on the Salvation Army Family Treatment Services campus. Their baked goods are comforting and warm. The scones are very filling. Waioli Kitchen & Bake Shop2950 Mānoa RoadHonolulu, HI 96822808.744.1619https://waiolikitchen.com/ Waioli’s History on O’ahu Waioli Kitchen & Bake […]
A New Love for Potato Salad One of my favorite assignments in culinary school was making potato salad. I wasn’t a big fan of this salad for a long time until I made this one. Wow! I was in heaven. It was so good! I think it was because everything was made from scratch. Recipe […]
New Year’s Day Tradition Kept Alive Happy 2023! It’s a brand new year. A day to begin fresh and create measurable goals to continue evolving and growing. In Japanese culture, we have many traditions during New Year’s. One is that we eat ōzoni on NYD to bring good luck for the new year. Ōzoni is […]
An Annual Tradition Every year I create New Year’s resolutions for myself. However, this year will be slightly different. I will list 23 quotes to live by in 2023. Quotes are compelling and can be made into a daily mantra in our lives if we choose. I want these powerful quotes to guide, inspire, and […]
2022 Recap Twenty-twenty-two is coming to a close in several hours. The year went by swiftly, yet there were moments of steadiness. Nevertheless, it was a good balance. I hope 2022 was an excellent year for you… A lot has happened this year. I’m proud to have recognized and experienced many milestones, growth, revelations, and […]
Dump Cake is Easy Peasy! Happy NYE! This is a bonus post on a quick and simple dump cake recipe you could make right now in time for your New Year’s party. I made this earlier today. Recipe & Kitchen Equipment Yields: 12 servings Cooking Instructions New Year’s Traditions in Hawai’i Kojima (2019) explains the […]
Ramen, For the Win! I love a great ramen. It’s my go-to meal, especially on a cold, nippy day. What’s exciting is that I went to a ramen joint that offered vegetarian and vegan options with kale noodles! And it was so tasty! The kale noodles tasted like regular ramen noodles. Tanaka Ramen & IzakayaAla […]
