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The Time Has Come Happy Wellness Wednesday! After over two years of uncertainty, apprehension, and extra vigilance, I contracted COVID this year. Reflections During Isolation During quarantine, I pondered why things happen to us, especially when they’re despondent. Despite not understanding everything about the mysteries of life, I accept that everything happens for a reason. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Honey Granola Goodness I was excited to experience making homemade granola in my farm-to-table (FTT) approach course at Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. It was a memorable experience. It’s simple and quick. I love everything about granola, especially the crunch. I love sprinkling it on my yogurt and açai bowls. FTT is Lit! FTT restaurants […]
Crunchy Vegan Falafel Appetizer Satisfaction In my Farm-to-Table course at Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, we learned about methods and ingredients used in vegan and vegetarian diets and dishes. Not only are they healthy, but extremely delicious and enjoyable. The main ingredient of falafels is chickpeas or garbanzo beans (they’re the same thing). They’re seasoned […]
But First, What’s Dukkah? Ok, before we talk about the seven ways to eat dukkah (pronounced “doo-kah”), we need to define it. Dukkah, also spelled dukah, dukkah, or duqqa is a Middle Eastern nut spice condiment derived from Egypt (Palmer, 2020; SPICEography, 2022). The Arabic name means “to pound” (SPICEography, 2022). It’s a very simple […]
