Take out from Goen Covid-19 has eliminated my desire to dine in even though most restaurants have opened. Since March we have tried almost every takeout place in Kailua. Here are a few of my favorite takeout spots. Easy 'Que If you love …
Pacific Reader's Favorite Things
Canoeing Ladybird Lake in Austin, Texas
Those of you who know me, know I grew up in Austin, Texas. My dear friend Margeaux first took me canoeing on Lake Austin (now named Ladybird Lake) when I was in my early 20s. I was always very fond of canoeing the calm lake and seeing the city from a …
Why I Love Ted’s Bakery
One of my favorite places to eat on this entire island is Ted's Bakery near Sunset Beach on the North Shore. I've been going to this place for years and years since it was a tiny hole in the wall and only open for breakfast and lunch. Since then the …
My Favorite Spots in Kailua Not in the Guidebooks
It's fast approaching about a year since we made the move to Kailua. It was a drastic move coming from a larger home in the country of Kahaluu to a cozy two bedroom condo in busy Kailua Town. I don't fancy the weekend tourist crowds or the relentless …
Bula Fiji, A Boat Day Trip to Tavarua & Namotu
This past October we took our first trip to Fiji. Our friends and I have always wanted to travel to this exotic destination. In the surfers world it's known for heavy, excellent surf, and crystal clear water. Since we were traveling with Cruz and …
Fresh Box: Convenient, Healthy, & Delicious
Ever since I had Cruz, normal everyday tasks that I use to enjoy like cooking dinner have become tedious and tiring. It's hard to find time in the day to grocery shop, prepare dinner, and clean up after cooking. I recently discovered Fresh Box and …
Keri Nakahashi Pet Photography
Before I met my husband Steven and I had my son Cruz, I already had two loves in my life, my dogs Macie Elizabeth and Spencer. They can be the most inconveniencing, loud barking beagles, but always loving and forever loyal. These beagles …
Belly Bump Art with Hau’oli Henna
Don't get me wrong, I am very fortunate to be in my 9th month of pregnancy with a healthy baby boy, but pregnancy has been rough on me. I give all the mothers out there lots of credit for sacrificing their bodies and lives. I think my friend …
Beyond Honolulu: Kayaking the Hanalei River on Kauai
Last summer I got to spend a few days on the island of Kauai and was lucky enough to visit the north shore of the island and the town of Hanalei. One of my favorite things to do in Hanalei is to go kayaking on the Hanalei river, so I made sure to …
Why Alan Wong’s is #1?
Hawaii is well known for having excellent Asian cuisine and some of the freshest seafood in the world, but navigating the Hawaii food scene can really be a hit or miss experience. In my personal experiences, restaurants small or large can be …