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Category: Hawaii

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The best chocolate in Honolulu

September 30, 2021 Brent

Hawaii is the only state where cacao trees can be commercially grown. This makes for some of the best farm…

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Posted in: Hawaii Filed under: cacao, chocolate, Hawaii, kauai, maui, Oahu, single origin
Ocean water spouting from rocks.

Spouting Horn of the Ancient Lizard

September 16, 2021 Brent

Physics might explain the strange noises at Spouting Horn, but the legend is far more interesting. Spouting Horn of the…

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Posted in: Hawaii, Kauai Filed under: Blowhole, Hawaii, kauai, Legend, Natural Wonder
Lighthouse overlooking ocean waves.

Makapu’u Point Lighthouse

August 5, 2021 Brent

The lighthouse wit h the most powerful lens in the United States was also used as the secret home for…

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Posted in: Hawaii Filed under: Hawaii, Hawaiian Monarchy, Lighthouse, Makapu'u Point, Oahu, photography, sunrise
Strawberry shaved ice with whipped cream.

Shave Ice

April 19, 2021 Brent 1 Comment

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

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Posted in: Hawaii Filed under: cane sugar, Hawaii, Honolulu, kauai, maui, organic, shave ice
Pile of peeled lychees on wood.

Lychee Fruit

February 15, 2021 Brent 1 Comment

Lychee originated in southern China 1,000 years ago, but I didn’t eat it regularly until we were living in Hawaii.…

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Posted in: Hawaii Filed under: Hawaii, lychee fruit
Livin' the dream, van by the beach.

Living the dream

January 18, 2021 Brent

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

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Posted in: Hawaii Filed under: Hawaii, mahalo
Cross-section of a ripe pineapple.

Meli Kalima pineapple

January 4, 2021 Brent

When we lived in Hawaii, one of the most exciting things was discovering all the new foods. One of these…

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Posted in: Hawaii Filed under: Hawaii, Meli Kalima, pineapple
Sugary malasadas piled high.

How a Portuguese donut became popular in Hawaii

October 19, 2020 Brent

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

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Posted in: Hawaii Filed under: Azores, Donuts, Hawaii, Malasadas, portugal
Colorful mural: woman in swirling lines.

The gorgeous murals of Kaka’ako, Hawaii

September 28, 2020 Brent

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

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Posted in: Hawaii Filed under: beer, brewery, Hawaii, Honolulu, Kakaako, street art, surfing
Wall of Spam cans with sandwiches.

Hawaii’s love affair with Spam

March 23, 2020 Brent 1 Comment

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

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Posted in: Hawaii Filed under: Hawaii, Spam
Rainbow over calm ocean and distant shore.

Whale Watching in Honolulu

October 19, 2019 Brent

First thing we saw when setting out was a rainbow. Must be good luck! Winter is whale watching season in…

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Posted in: Hawaii
Lion dancers performing in the street.

Chinese New Year, Honolulu

Brent

Chinese New Year is Tuesday, February 5th, 2019. In Hawaii, there is a sizable Chinese population, so there is a…

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Posted in: Hawaii
Woman painting Botticelli-inspired mural.

Festa Italiana, Honolulu, Hawaii

Brent

Italians first visited Hawaii almost 200 years ago. And while their numbers are small on the islands, wherever Italians go,…

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Posted in: Hawaii
Oceanfront homes and beach, Diamond Head.

Shangri-La, Honolulu, Hawaii

Brent

In 1935, a newly married Doris Duke was on her around the world honeymoon with her husband James Cromwell. During…

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Posted in: Hawaii
Colorful net-wrapped lights illuminating.

La Mariana Tiki Bar, Honolulu, Hawaii

Brent

One of the top things on my must-visit list in Honolulu is to visit a real-life Tiki Bar. Surprisingly, it’s…

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Posted in: Hawaii

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