It’s usually right around this time of the year, when I start to really feel the days getting shorter and the end of summer feels imminent, that I start to crave all the fruits of the season all over again. Every berry feels extra special and the peaches, so much sweeter. This is the time to start to throw all the summer fruits into all the things, my friends.
Read MoreGrowing up in Hawai‘i, March 3rd and May 5th were days I always looked forward to because they meant chi chi dango (also called chichi dango) was sure to be passed out in class. The Japanese holiday of Girls’ Day (sometimes called Doll’s Day) or Hinamatsuri was always celebrated on March 3rd and Boys’ Day or Tango No Sekku was May 5th.
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe that we are halfway through the year. It feels like so much has happened and with all that’s going on, so many things have fallen to the wayside. Back in March, my book baby, Aloha Kitchen turned one!
Read MoreIt’s hard to believe that we are halfway through the year. It feels like so much has happened and with all that’s going on, so many things have fallen to the wayside. Back in March, my book baby, Aloha Kitchen turned one!
Read MoreI’ve been thinking about mochi brownies for a while now. Mochi. Brownies. YUM.
There’s a spot on the Big Island (Hawai‘i Island) called Nori’s Samin & Snacks that is known for it’s chocolate mochi cake. It’s a cross between a cake and brownie and, well, mochi.
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