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Shave Ice

You might know it as Italian Ice, Snow Cone, SnoBall, or Hawaiian Shaved Ice, but real Hawaiians know this sweet…

5 years ago

Pizza Strips

Everyone in Rhode Island loves Pizza Strips. Any gathering in Lil' Rhody is sure to have a box of the…

5 years ago

Lychee Fruit

Unpeeled Lychee fruit (photo: Brent Petersen) Lychee originated in southern China 1,000 years ago, but I didn't eat it regularly…

5 years ago

Living the dream

Photo: Brent Petersen No matter how much you like your job, there are going to be those days. You know,…

5 years ago

Meli Kalima pineapple

When we lived in Hawaii, one of the most exciting things was discovering all the new foods. The delicious Meli…

5 years ago

Castle Hill Lighthouse-Newport, RI

Some of the most stunning views in all of New England are at this little lighthouse with a fascinating history.…

5 years ago

How a Portuguese donut became popular in Hawaii

Malasadas have been popular in the Atlantic Ocean island chains of the Azores and Madeira. But, the sweet treat is…

5 years ago

The gorgeous murals of Kaka’ako, Hawaii

What used to be a rather derelict neighborhood in Honolulu is now a hip area filled with craft breweries, coffee…

5 years ago

Hawaii’s love affair with Spam

Spam, that processed canned pork product with the distinctive blue and yellow packaging, is incredibly popular in Hawaii. In fact,…

6 years ago

Ravenel Bridge, Charleston, SC

Completed in just 2005, the Ravenel Bridge (technically, the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge) has become one of the iconic sites…

6 years ago