Yogurt Panna Cottas with Honey
Panna cotta is one of those things that is so easy to make, that if it takes you longer than 10 minutes of preparation, then someth

Spicy Grilled Japanese Eggplant
I’ve been told that my palette handles heat pretty well, but compared to my mom, hubby, and his family, who can eat Thai bird chilis (raw) along with their meals, I think I score a little on the wimp scale.  Still, if you are not into spicy foods, omit the chili garlic paste here and decrease the amount of ginger a little.  And if you do eat spicy foods and think this is too hot, don’t lay t

Restaurant Review: town, in Kaimuki
This past weekend, P and I decided to get a leg up on Christmas shopping in town (that’s what they call “the city,” or the Honolulu/Waikiki area here).  We decided to stay in the area afterward and try someplace new for dinner.  I’m a member of Slow Food, and learned about Town through the Oahu chapter’s website.  Town is a restaurant that serves food grown from

Perfectly Poached Eggs
Eggs are probably the most versatile ingredient around.  They’re a complete protein source and can act as a stand-alone meal, whether for a quick breakfast, or a lazy dinner.  During busy workdays, I can still feel good about my food choices by whipping up an easy egg

Pumpkin-Walnut Muffins
Happy Halloween everyone!  I heart pumpkin season.  You’ve got pumpkin seeds, pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin custard…sorry, now I’m sounding like Bubba in Forrest Gump, rambling on about shrimp.  Anyways, you get the idea. This recipe is something I whipped up on the fly, a dump-and-stir sort of method that works pretty well, as long as you don’t overmix the batter.  Overmixing eliminates air bubbles that make your batte