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Best Mexican Place on O’ahu Finding an excellent Mexican joint on O’ahu has been difficult for so long. But I finally found one. Margaritas is one of the best Mexican restaurants I’ve been to on the island. Their food, and margaritas, are delicious. The dining experience leaves you wanting to return for more, slowly ordering […]
Sweet Savory Mostarda Mostarda is a sweet and savory Italian jam and condiment. Charcuterie In Demand It can be paired with charcuterie (pronounced “shar-coo-tuh-ree”). What’s charcuterie, you say? It’s a French term and culinary art of preparing cured and fresh meats (Traylor, n.d.). Charcuterie boards have become popular recently. They include assorted cheeses, fruits, nuts, […]
Continuation Today marks the last day of Pain Awareness Month. Continuing with part two of the pain journey. Read part one here. Discontentment & Vulnerability I’ve sought an array of medical and holistic treatments since 2018. Being in constant pain and not having a treatment modality that permanently worked was devastating. There was a period […]
The Wellness Component & Foodnista Soul In honor of Pain Awareness Month this September, I have a personal two-part post I’d like to share to introduce my comprehensive wellness piece to Foodnista Soul. Before I begin, I want to extend a big mahalo for all your continued support. My heart is full of gratitude. The […]
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 […]
What are Basted Carrots? You may recall another post on Carrots Vichy a few months ago. Basting carrots look similar to Carrots Vichy; however, they’re different- taste and all. Basting is a cooking method that involves moistening a liquid. I’ve used butter to cook these delicious carrots. The technique was unique. It’s something I’ve never […]
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 […]
Gravlax- Cured Salmon Appetizer Gravlax is a Scandinavian cured salmon appetizer. Salt and sugar are used as brine to cure and preserve the salmon. It’s a straightforward dish. After two days, the cured salmon is ready to eat. It can be enjoyed by itself, with crackers and cream cheese or a charcuterie assortment. Recipe & […]
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 […]
