Mango Galette w/ Hawaiian Lavender & Vanilla.
I woke up today in California and couldn’t help but feel a little sad. I just returned from the Aloha State and no matter how long I am there, it never feels like enough time. Don’t get me wrong; I...
View ArticleVegan Guava Cake.
I love strawberry guava. Such a beautiful and aromatic fruit with it’s light yellow skin and bright pink flesh. Finding them while hiking is like finding treasure. My lovely friend Ashley is a great...
View ArticleAll Natural Li-Hing Almonds w/ Dried Gold Pineapple.
Ling hing mui is a powder made of dried, salty plums. It is used, in Hawaii, to flavor preserved or dehydrated fruits and treats known as crack seed. 100% of the crack seed treats I have found for sale...
View ArticlePapaya Glazed Tempeh Sandwich w/ Breadfruit Hummus.
Did you know that June is National Papaya Month or something? Not that it matters. Papaya is always delicious, regardless of month, but in honor of June, let’s talk about papaya. Papaya are rich in...
View ArticleCatching up.
So many. So many treats do I have in store for here. But for now, some things I’ve been working on: Hawaiian Chantilly Cake. Attempt one. Amazing chocolate cake. The icing, however, went completely...
View ArticleEarl Grey-Taro Pie.
Highland Park is the neighborhood I call home. It’s an eclectic little mix of things and who doesn’t love a little mix of things? I live around the corner from this delicious little Vietnamese-American...
View ArticlePineapple Guacamole.
Woah. I didn’t realize how long it had been since I posted here. How dare i?!? Back with this Pineapple-Guacamole recipe for y’all. Pineapple-Guacamole Ingredients: 4 avocados 2 tbsp (or more if you’re...
View ArticleManawai Estate Chocolate (Cacao) Farm & Banana Nut Scones w/ Local...
On my last visit to Maui, there was a flood. A rather large flood, in my house. Something, I’m still unsure, happened upstairs and sent tons if water through the ceiling and walls. It was a disaster of...
View ArticleCatching up.
I know it’s been so long since I’ve shared in this space regularly. In an attempt to get back into it, I’m posting some pictures of various tropical/Hawaiian inspired dishes I made in the last year. I...
View ArticleVegan Portuguese Bean Stew.
Yesterday I landed back on my favorite island, Maui. In the week leading up to my departure I was suddenly inspired to make a few Hawaiian themed dishes, all which you’ve seen if you’ve been following...
View ArticleThe Jolly Fox Returns.
A warm hello, to whoever out there might still be reading! I have been away for a long while and was away for a while before that it seems as well. I’ve come back to tell you all some tales of new...
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