To be honest the first time I tried this in Hawaii I wasn't overly impressed. It isn't nearly as sweet as what most people consider a dessert, it isn't savory, and it doesn't really have that strong of a flavor. It is however quite refreshing and versatile. After I realized that it didn't taste like I expected, I learned to appreciate it for its own qualities. This ...
hawaiian food
Luau Brunch
Our weather was absolutely awesome this last weekend. The blue skies and warm tropical breezes were incredible and we spent every possible minute outdoors. This of course led to dining al fresco on our deck where we celebrated the beginning of summer vacation with a luau brunch. Since my husband is from Hawaii, things Hawaiian tend to occur in our life fairly ...
Garlic Chili Eggplant
Sometimes you accidentally discover that you really love something. A few years ago, I was waiting somewhat patiently for some family members to finish shopping in a chain store and as usual, I was hungry. I knew that we would probably be eating after we left, but I also knew the meal would end up being burgers, pizza, or some other boring American food and I just couldn’t ...
