Blackberries and Yogurt Parfait

 
Costco has lucious cherries and blackberries this week. Here’s one of our creations. So simple to make when you want a sweet bite in place of ice cream at night. Just alternate spoonfuls of organic plain yogurt with fresh blackberries. You might also drizzle some honey for those not watching their sugar [...]

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Ahi Poke Recipe and Kauai Lunch Plates

Here are some of our favorite places for fresh poke and plate lunches.
Koloa: The Koloa Fish Market, 5482 Koloa Rd. (742-6199).
Located on Koloa’s main street. Raves for their fresh fish and plate lunches overflowing with food.

Lihue: Fish Express, 3343 Kuhio Hwy. (245-9918).
Across the street from Wal-Mart. Excellent varieties of smoked fish and fresh poke, [...]

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Cream Scones

We love scones with our coffee in the morning, but have often been disappointed with dry, tough scones. This recipe from slowlikehoney looks delicious.
Ingredients:
1 large egg
½ cup cold heavy cream
2 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and chilled
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Directions:
Preheat [...]

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Mermaid Cafe, Kapaa, Kauai

We love places that use fresh local ingredients and make everything to order.
A tiny sidewalk cafe with brisk takeout and a handful of tables on Kapaa’s main drag next to other vegetarian options, Mermaids uses organic herbs and fresh fish when possible, to make the sauces and beverages that go with all their [...]

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KAUAI BANANA BREAD

My friend Selena makes the best banana bread. Her secret are the APPLE BANANA’s which taste 1000% better than DOLES or CHIQUITA’s. When we get a good deal at the farmers market, we make batches of banana breads and share with nieghbors and co workers. She says it still tastes [...]

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Kauai Sunshine Farmer’s Market

 

Market
Location
Day / Time

Koloa
Z. Branch Harmony
Koloa Ball Park (Knudsen)
Maluhia Road
Monday 12:00

Kalaheo
Kalaheo Neighborhood Center
Papalina Road off Kaumualii
Tuesday 3:00

Kapaa
Jack/Nancy Blalock
822-5887
Kapaa New Town Park
Kahau Street
Wednesday 3:00

Hanapepe
Cora Asuncion
Hanapepe Park
Thursday 3:00

Kilauea
Ben Ferris
828-1712
Kilauea Neighborhood Center
Keneke off Lighthouse Rd
Thursday 4:30

Lihu’e
Cora Asuncion
742-1834
Vidinha Stadium
Hoolako Road
Friday 3:00

Kekaha
Cora Asuncion
742-1834
Kekaha Neighborhood Center
Elepaio Road
Saturday 9:00

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Bubba’s Burgers, Kapaa

When we want a burger and fries, we’ll only go for the teriyaki burger at Bubba’s! Friendly staff, located in Kapaa town and Hanalei.
It’s a good place to take people who aren’t use to the local food just yet. The Kapaa location also happens to be right next door to us.
Bubba’s is a no [...]

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PONO MARKET KAPAA

When we’re hungry and need breakfast on the way to an morning appointment, we’ll stop at Pono Market for the musubi’s. Love their chicken teriyaki and spam musubis. They also have daily lunch specials. Fast, friendly staff and fresh local food at a great price. They run out fast so go [...]

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Puumana Condo 13-C

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PRINCEVILLE – Condos
These condos are located in Princeville, a private resort community on the beautiful north shore of Kauai. Princeville features two world class championship golf courses, tennis courts, and a spa. Located nearby are the beautiful north shore beaches -the world famous Hanalei Bay is just [...]

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Kauai Pasta sustains $200,000 in fire damages

Instead of the savory smells of garlic and Italian seasonings, stale smoke and soot filled the air after an early morning blaze yesterday at Kaua‘i Pasta in Lihu‘e.
According to county officials, the fire was contained to the kitchen in the empty restaurant. The interior sustained heat and smoke damage throughout as well as destruction to [...]

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