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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 […]
Artichoke Cakes, the perfect appetizer Our final culinary school assignment before winter break in 2021 was assembling and pan-frying these delicious artichoke cakes. I enjoy eating artichokes but have never cooked with them. My favorite part has always been eating the leaf tips and tossing the unedible pieces in the trash. Artichokes are so unique. […]
Fancy Schmancy Holiday Dinner at Duc’s Bistro! A friend of mine knows Duc (pronounced “Duke”) of Duc’s Bistro, a Vietnamese-French restaurant. Duc hooked us up with a gourmet meal last holiday season. I was so appreciative. I was so excited to try Duc’s cooking. It was fabulous! I highly recommend this restaurant. Parking can be […]
Classic Family Recipe The holidays are among us. I’ve recreated a classic family holiday recipe that my late paternal grandfather created. It’s our butter cookies. Gramps was a baker. Back in the day, he used to bake these cookies for our family. Over the years, the recipe was passed to my late aunt (the eldest […]
What’s Dal? Klinger (2015) defines dal as a hearty spiced stew made by simmering lentils until they’re tender. Dal means “to split” in Sanskrit, which is an ancient language in Hinduism (Agrawal, 2021; Joshi, 2016). Recipe & Kitchen Equipment Yields: 4 servings 3/4 cup red split lentils 2.5 cups water 1 tablespoon clarified butter 1 ounce […]
The Pacific Club Lunch Bunch My friend, who’s a member of the Pacific Club, coordinated a celebratory luncheon for a group of social work colleagues, new and old, during Social Work month in March. We had a marvelous time gathering together. It was a wonderful reunion. The atmosphere was relaxed and classy. The Pacific Club1451 […]
Bagels, “Cream Cheese,” and NYC-Fun When in New York City, eating a bagel is a must. I was excited to try Pio Bagel, located in Brooklyn. They had a variety of bagels and cream cheeses to choose from. My eyes wanted to try multiple bagels and cream cheeses, but my stomach could only handle one […]
Black Bean Burger Patties are IN! Vegan burger patties have become popular over the years as a healthier alternative to traditional meat burgers. I made black bean burger patties in my farm-to-table culinary course a few months ago. I was hesitant to try it because I haven’t been the biggest fan of eating beans. However, […]
Vegan Cauliflower Shawarma is a Hit! I love Mediterranean food, specifically Turkish food. Istanbul Hawai’i at Ward Village is one of my favorites on O’ahu. I believe they are the only Turkish restaurant on the island. They started as a food truck several years ago. I tried their food at a Honolulu Night Market at […]
Spice Almonds Recipe & Equipment Before making these savory and seasoned almonds, they need to be toasted first. Pan toasted almonds: Yields 1 cup 1 cup organic raw almonds Mixing bowls/cups/spoons for mise en place ingredients Measuring cups/spoons Baking sheet Parchment paper Sauté pan Wooden spoon Pyrex container Spiced toasted almonds: Yields 1 cup 1 […]
