DINNER AT HOME This Beef Wellington made by my Wife was "wow" good. Unbelievable and ten times better than most restaurants.  She cooked it to perfection and even decorated the crust.  Truly amazing to look at and eat.  This was perfect! BEEF WELLINGTON PERFECT BEEF WELLINGTON   ..read more

DINNER AT HOME Truly an amazing dinner with family and friends.  Words cannot describe how blessed we are. Giving thanks to God and my beautiful Wife who did most of the cooking. THANKSGIVING DINNER 2024 APPETIZERS ARE SERVED CHEESE AND SALUMI PLATTER FRESH AHI SASHIMI KIM CHE TAKO POKE DEVILED EGGS WITH BACON AND LIVER PATE CAVIAR BITES WITH CREME FRAICHE TARTUFO CHEESE WITH GARLIC TOAST AND RASPBERRY JAM VIETNAMESE SUMMER ROLLS CRAB STUFFED SHRIMP FILIPINO LUMPIA LETS DIG INTO THE ENTREES ..read more

PEARL'S KOREAN BBQ KAHALA MALL 4211 KAHALA AVE HONOLULU, HI 808-735-2988 https://pearlskoreanbbq.com/ https://www.yelp.com/biz/pearls-korean-bbq-honolulu-9 https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/124168791/pearls-korean-bbq/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pearl's%20Korean%20BBQ/180974031916436/ My Daughter was in town for the Holidays and surprised us with Pearl's Korean BBQ for dinner.  Pretty good stuff and these two plates fed all three of us for two days! PEARL'S KOREAN BBQ SPICY CHICKEN AND PORK   ..read more

ALII FISH MARKET 2320 S. KING STREET HONOLULU, HI 808-892-1299 https://www.aliifishmarket.com/ https://www.yelp.com/biz/ali-i-fish-market-honolulu https://www.instagram.com/aliifishmarket/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/p/Alii-Fish-Market-100090411500117/ My Daughter arrived back in town and wanted a Poke Bowl on the way home from the airport. I did a Google and Yelp search and found that Alii Fish Market had great reviews.  I was familiar with the location so we went for it.  Arrived to find the place kinda hidden but there was a sign that led us right to the counter where we were ..read more

PANYA BISTRO AND BAKERY 1288 ALA MOANA BLVD HONOLULU, HI. 96814 808-946-6388 HOURS:  Daily 8AM - 10PM / Thursday 8:30AM - 10PM http://panyabakery.com https://www.yelp.com/biz/panya-bistro-honolulu-6 https://www.facebook.com/PanyaHawaii/?rf=176142139175161 I really like Panya Bistro.  Food selection and quality is great.  This Spicy Shoyu Fish with Tofu was amazing.  Would order over and over again! Click links below to view previous posts on Panya Bistro: https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2023/07/panya-bistro-and-bakery.html https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2021/0 ..read more

DINNER AT HOME Who doesn't like a good BBQ Chicken?  Our family loves it.  I start by seasoning Bone In Thighs with a Garlic Spice and Everything Spice plus a little Salt and Pepper.  If I don't use the BBQ like this time, then I sear both sides of the Chicken on a grill pan.  Once I get a nice char on the skin, I place them in a pan and cover with BBQ Sauce.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes and you get a moist chicken with a nice crunchy skin.   BAKED BBQ CHICKEN    ..read more

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CANCER CENTER Honored to present Dr. Ueno, Director of the University of Hawaii Cancer Center with a check for $100,000.  The money was raised at the 10th Annual Cooling Cancer Golf Tournament held August 30, 2024 at Hoakalei Country Club.  This donation brings Cooling Cancer's total donations to the Cancer Center to over $600,000!   My sincere thanks to the Sponsors, Vendors, Volunteers and Players who made this possible. Learn more at www.coolingcancergolf.org COOLING CANCER $100,000 CHECK PRESENTATION WITH DR. UENO, DREW & SHIRLEY SANTOS ..read more

ARLENE NORTON It's not often in life you meet a person like Arlene.  Full of love, warmth, compassion, humor, beauty and class.  A woman that made me laugh so many times.  I called her my Sister Girlfriend because she was like a sister and I loved her like a girlfriend.  She always made me smile and always thought about making others happy.  In all my life, I have never met anyone like Arlene.  Simple yet sophisticated, down to earth, lovable, funny and such a great person to be around.  Loved dining and drinking wine with her in Hawaii and San Francisc ..read more

PLUMERIA BEACH HOUSE KAHALA HOTEL AND RESORT 5000 KAHALA AVENUE HONOLULU, HI 96816 808-739-8760 www.kahalaresort.com www.yelp.com/biz/plumeria-beach-house-honolulu-3 www.facebook.com/PlumeriaBeachHouse/ www.instagram.com/explore/locations/246798991/united-states/honolulu-hawaii/plumeria-beach-house-at-the-kahala-hotel-resort/?hl=en My Daughter is home for the Thanksgiving Holiday and the first thing she wanted was a  Poke Bowl. Next she wanted a sunset cocktail and meat.  When she said cocktails, I immediately booked us a table at the Plumeria Beach House for the Seafood and Prime ..read more

DINNER AT HOME Another night enjoying some of the best Tacos on the planet.  These Shrimp Tempura Tacos are so good!  Ala Madre low carb tortillas of course.   ..read more