• Health Blog

    tuna sandwich with mangoes, strawberries, and papaya seed dressing from @AlohaSalads

    I ended up switching spots before lunch on Wednesday, so I didnt get my Blue Hawaii Lifestyle tuna melt. But I made up for it with a tuna sandwich from Aloha Salads for lunch yesterday. Now that Im pr...

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    red curry grilled mahi mahi from Uahi Island Grill

    Monday we had our pack out, which means a handful of very hardworking gentlemen came to our home, packed everything in it, and sealed it up in wooden crates to make the journey to South Carolina. Im c...

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    sushi rolls from @tokonamekailua

    We shipped our car to the mainland this week and our household goods will follow on Monday. Just three weeks left now in Hawaii, which means were in full-blown soak it up while we can mode. Im not sur...

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    salmon, wild rice, and mushrooms en papillote from @finecooking

    We had one salmon fillet left from our Alaskan souvenirs, and decided to use it up before we get too close to our move. This salmon, wild rice, and mushrooms en papillote recipe was well-balanced with...

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    Seafood buffet at @FSHualalai

    Lloyd and I got back late last night from our very last Hawaiian island hop. We knew the second we found out we would be stationed on Oahu that the next few years would be our very best/maybe only opp...

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    spaghettini with broccoli rabe pesto, calamari, and olives from @MarthaStewart

    Yesterday was my 31st birthday and Lloyd made me a delicious dinner while I sat and watched. As much as I love to cook, I think I love watching people cook for me even more. And the pasta turned out s...

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    ahi ceviche and mongchong over smashed plantains from Cactus Bistro

    Our little beach town of Kailua is changing a lot in our last couple months here. There are of course pros and cons to new development, but since most of the changes seem to be food related, I cant he...

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    avocado, quinoa, and fava bean salad with shrimp by @Ottolenghi

    I made a spin on this unique recipe a few months ago and have been craving it ever since. The ingredient combinations in Yotem Ottolenghis recipes are so surprising; they just stick in your head and k...

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    birthday dinner at House Without a Key and Sushi Sasabune

    Yesterday was Lloyds 32nd birthday and there was no doubt about where he would want to celebrate. First stop was sunset drinks and pupus at House Without a Key followed by dinner at Sushi Sasabune. We...

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    orzo with sundried tomatoes, olives, almonds and tuna

    One of the things the military will not include in our move is opened food products. This includes spices (so sad!), opened pantry items, and refrigerated condiments/jarred goods (understandable). Yes...