I have a love-hate relationship with Los Angeles, California. I love to visit L.A. because there is so much to do, the food is amazing, there is gorgeous sunny weather, beautiful beaches, great shopping, but I hate L.A. because everything is very …
Dinner at Old Town Mexican Cafe, San Diego
One of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the mainland is in San Diego, Old Town Mexican Cafe. I got to stop in the last time I was in San Diego for a Mexican feast! I really love this place! The food is a casual no frills eatery that …
Best Plate Lunch & Polynesian Bread, Tita’s Grill and Catering in Kahuku
For the best plate lunch and Polynesian bread go to Tita's Grill and Catering in Kahuku. The food is home cooked, prices are affordable, and the portions are HUGE! Check out the full story via Aloha Update! Kahuku on Dwellable …
Farmers Market at Windward Mall
Everyone talks about the KCC farmers market on Saturday mornings or the Kailua farmers market on Thursday nights, but people forget to highlight the farmers market at Windward Mall by Nalo Farms on Wednesdays. This is my neck of the woods, so I try …
Japan is Really Cold…
When you think Japan you think sushi, ramen, cherry blossoms, not usually skiing and freezing conditions. I found out a couple winters ago that Japan is really cold, especially in Hokkaido,which is roughly the same latitude of Vladivostok, …
Best BaggedTortilla Chips, Have’a Corn Chips
Chocolate, desserts, and sweets don't do it for me. I am a savory snack, chip connoisseur. I'm a connoisseur and yes maybe a little bit of an addict too. In college I had a $10+ a week habit with Terra Chips, which were about $5 for a …
To Whole Foods, or Not to Whole Foods…
Growing up in Austin, Texas, the hometown of Whole Foods, I had gourmet groceries on every block. Here in Hawaii a Whole Foods experience is a little different than in the mainland because of the exorbitant island prices. After a visit to the new …
How to Change Your Name on Oahu?
I recently got married and began the grueling process of changing my name on all my important legal documents. I'm a little bit of a feminist, but after weighing the pros and cons of a legal name change and the sad look on my husband's face when I …
Best Turkey Burger at Umeke Market
Steve and Megan have been lunching frequently at Umeke Market's downtown location on Bishop Street, and I sometimes get to tag along. If you can over look the high prices, Umeke Market is a great choice for delicious and healthy food. I …
Spending the Day in Kalaupapa, Molokai
April 13, 2012. Our friends invited us to Kalaupapa, Molokai for the day, and we quickly agreed to go. Kalaupapa only allows 100 visitors on the island per day, and you can only tour the island with a tour group or by permit with a local sponsor. …