Oahu Overnighter
We had an unexpected overnighter on Oahu recently to attend a service of a loved one. Although these occasions may cause tears, it is always nice to see family whom you may not… Continue reading
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Only Easy: IP Apple Butter
By Misty I. August 21, 2019 What do you do when you have a lot of leftover apples at school? Make apple butter! There isn’t any actual butter in this recipe but it… Continue reading
Family Favorite–Oven-Baked Panko-Crusted Chicken (Easy Chicken Katsu)
This year’s back to school process is a little different than the ones I’ve been through for the last 13 years. This year, my son is moving out to go to school. He… Continue reading
LUNAFEST, Jackie Reys, Moon & Turtle, and Temple with Marla
Wow! What a Friday night it was! It was so much fun, I forgot to take a picture with Marla, who I was hanging out with all night long! Marla was visiting from… Continue reading
Only Easy: Hilo-Style Sweet and Sour Spareribs
By Misty I. August 14, 2019 Boy, I wish I could say this was my Grandma Ramos’ spareribs recipe. It’s not. I don’t have her recipe and I’ve beaten myself up trying to… Continue reading
Day 6 Hilo to Hokkaido — Sapporo to Hilo
It’s our last day in Japan. We woke up and made it to Nijo Seafood Market where we had delicious sushi for breakfast. I took the group to the same restaurant that I… Continue reading
Only Easy: Brie Mushrooms
By Misty I. August 7, 2019 Mmmm…mushrooms! Do you like the garlicky flavors of escargot but could actually skip the snail?! If yes, have I got a recipe for you! This is perfect… Continue reading
Day 5 Hilo to Hokkaido — Otaru to Sapporo
On day 5 of my Hokkaido trip, I woke up early and took a walk around the neighborhood. There isn’t a whole lot to see around the Kuramure ryokan but there was a… Continue reading
Only in Puna: ‘Ōhelo Cafe 2019
By Misty I. July 31, 2019 We love ‘Ōhelo Cafe! My older son loves the burgers and lamb, my younger son loves the pizza, my husband loves the ribs and I love their… Continue reading
Day 4 Hilo to Hokkaido — Otaru
I woke up feeling refreshed after a good night’s sleep on a comfortable futon. We headed to our private dining room to enjoy a Japanese style breakfast. After breakfast, we headed off to… Continue reading