Only Easy: Pumpkin Crunch
By Misty I. September 25, 2019 Happy Fall! We don’t really experience seasons in Hawai’i, but that doesn’t stop us from buying PSL’s from Starbucks and wearing UGGs on sunny fall days! Although… Continue reading
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Mohala’s Bayfront Fish and Chips
One Saturday, my daughter wanted a sandwich from Makani’s Magic Pineapple Shack. I wasn’t quite in the mood for a sandwich and right next door is Mohala’s Bayfront Fish and Chips. It used… Continue reading
Time for Braces?
When you were growing up, did you have to wear braces? I was one of the lucky ones who did not have braces. But at the time, since all my friends had braces,… Continue reading
I Shouldn’t Tell You This
Monday Musings by Melinda M. I shouldn’t tell you about my favorite Hilo restaurant. I shouldn’t tell you because it’s already hard enough to get one of the 32 seats available for lunch… Continue reading
Empty Nesting Test Drive, part I
Monday Musings by Melinda M. A weekend without the kids?? A weekend without the kids!! There was a time when that phrase would have immediately relaxed my shoulders, put a smile on my… Continue reading
Only Easy: Misty’s Kamaboko Dip
By Misty I. Fall is here! It’s officially football season and in Hilo it’s also Kumiai softball season! Time to think about all of the yummy potluck dishes for your upcoming get-togethers. I… Continue reading
Clean Eats with Toriniku Yakitori
I try to be thoughtful in my choices–I want to design my life so I can be kind, healthy, and happy. For the be healthy part of my goal, I try to plan… Continue reading
Only In Hilo: 5 Things You Must Eat at Island Naturals Hilo
By Misty I. If you already love going to Island Naturals Hilo this post is NOT for you. This is for the Hilo resident that thinks they don’t/won’t like the food at Island… Continue reading
A Soccer and Okazuya Sunday in Hilo
My daughter participated in the Volcano Soccer Tournament on a weekend in July. On the Sunday of the tournament, her team had a 9 a.m. game scheduled. The athletes are asked to be… Continue reading
Only Easy: Chocolate-Dipped Fruit
by Misty I. Want an easy dessert that kids and adults will devour? Chocolate-dipped fruit is always a winner! It’s quick and easy and you won’t have to turn on your oven during… Continue reading