If I have corn chips in the house, I will try making nachos out of anything. In fact, my favorite nacho-fusion recipe was inspired by my friend’s Indian-Mexican rice and beans dish. She flavors Basmati rice with cardamom pods, bayleaf, cloves, cinnamon, pepper corns and a Serrano chili pepper (though I use the more subtle […]
Hawaii
How to Cut a Mango – in Kauai
Mangoes are tricky fruits. They have that giant seed in the middle, and it’s all too easy to make a mess if you don’t know what you’re doing. Fortunately, a few step by step instructions are all that separate you from Mango Mastery. And, I’ve included a few tips on navigating Kauai’s farmer’s markets too […]
Malasadas at Tex Drive in ~ Hawaii Island
I am such a sucker for a malasada. Why? Well, I would never eat something like this at home. It’s way too sugary and calorie-filled for me to give in to temptation. BUT, when in Hawaii, well, all bets are off. I mean, it’s a vacation spot, right? All adherence to good eating habits can […]