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    Polynesian feast

    I'm finally feeling better today, and just my luck, it's Friday! I think last night's dinner would have brightened anyone's spirits - we threw it together using what we already had in the kitchen, an...

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    Red snapper

    My parents-in-law were so impressed with Tamashiro's that they returned yesterday while they were out and about exploring Oahu on their own. This time they picked up red snapper and opah (also known ...

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    Ahi aloha

    Yesterday afternoon my parents-in-law arrived, and we wasted no time flaunting the fresh seafood Hawaii has to offer. Straight from the airport, Lloyd made a beeline for Tamashiro's to show it off an...

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    Scallop skewers

    I'm not feeling well this week, but had a very fun weekend (the two may be related). Sunday night was a barbeque at our friend's new house in Lanikai. The get together was great - not only because of...

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    Restaurant reconnaissance

    I can't help but to be in a happy mood on Friday afternoons, arguably my favorite few hours of the entire week. I'm looking forward to a girls' night out tonight - we're meeting for pupu and drinks be...

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    Fish and chicken curry

    Next to Mexican (I have to stay true to my Texas roots), my favorite type of restaurant has long been Indian. Between the bold flavors, the abundance of healthful options, the spiciness, and the warm...

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    Speedy seafood meals

    The last couple days have been busy beyond belief. So this will be a speedy blog, featuring two speedy seafood meals. For lunch yesterday I concocted a tuna noodle stir-fry by sauting canned tuna, fr...

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    Family style fish

    We had a busy Saturday full of errands and entertaining, and a lazy Sunday full of laundry and lounging. I was happy that on Saturday we managed to fit in a trip to Tamashiros fish market for more Ah...

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    Fish Fridays

    Today is the third Friday of Lent, the 40-day (not including Sundays) period of time between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. Lent is steeped in dietary traditions. Historically, people fasted for 40...

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    Shrimp and sports nutrition

    Shrimp and grits casserole was a hit. In fact, it's all gone. Lloyd and I both ate it for dinner last night (with lima beans and spinach salad)... ...and breakfast this morning (with baked potat...