Let’s face it. Cottage cheese is having a moment. Adored for its high protein content and ability to add creaminess to any dish, it’s a versatile ingredient that can help you level up lots of meals. If you’re at a loss of what to eat it with, cottage cheese toast is an easy and tasty way to add the curds to your diet. Whether you go savory or sweet, it’s the perfect creamy layer to add to your crunchy toast. The toppings will transform the flavor and add more texture. Keep reading for one sweet preparation and one savory version. What is Cottage Cheese? First of all, cottage cheese is a soft ..read more

This month, Foodland Hawai’i put out a challenge to their ambassadors to use one of their products in a creative and unexpected way. One of the products you could choose from was their Maika’i Pancake Mix. After searching up lots of recipes, I decided to adapt a recipe I found on allrecipes.com and make this Easy Shortcake Recipe with Pancake Mix. I mean how could you go wrong with delicious strawberries and whipped topping? These did turn out delicious and were ready in no time! Keep reading for the recipe, as well as some suggestions to make the preparation even easier. Ingredients for this ..read more

Pesto Egg Toast, a delicious breakfast or meal any time of day! I came to the realization that I eat a lot of eggs. Usually sunny side up with a side of something else, or boiled and tossed into a salad. There was even a time when I went through a pesto egg phase, after seeing it on social media. I kind of forgot about those pesto eggs, but remembered them quickly when I was staring at a jar of basil pesto in my fridge that I had bought from Costco. Paired with the yummy sourdough bread I had on hand and the roasted red peppers in my fridge, I quickly made a delicious breakfast…pesto egg toast ..read more

After a holiday season of indulgence, many of us are looking to incorporate more plants into our diets. Smoothie bowls are a great way to do that! Many would say that the acai bowl is the most popular of the smoothie bowls, and I am here to share some of my favorite acai bowl toppings. The toppings really are the fun part! You can change them up every time and try different combinations to keep it interesting. Keep reading for a list that will give you lots of ideas for your next delicious bowl! (Please note there are clickable affiliate links throughout the post that will take you to the pro ..read more

Air fryer mini potatoes are a fast and easy side dish that you can whip up for lunch or dinner. Every now and again, I buy the bag of Baby Creamer Potatoes from Costco. Because I’m cooking for one, I never use all 5 lbs at once. This is what makes the air fryer a great option. I can prepare the amount that I want for a meal and maybe enough to eat with a couple more meals, and then prepare a new batch when I need them. This recipe is very simple. You will likely have all of these ingredients in your pantry or fridge. I will say that it’s definitely for those that enjoy a garlicky, salty potat ..read more

Inspiration for the Air Fryer Kabocha Squash I often buy the bag of kabocha chunks from our local Costco in Hawai’i. The kabocha comes in a bag and has been cleaned and chopped into medium size pieces. That cuts back on having to cut and clean the kabocha yourself. I usually simmer it, as I did for the Kabocha Salad Post but wanted to do something quicker in the air fryer. Air Fryer Kabocha Squash is a quick and easy preparation. The added flavors at the end make it a delicious side dish that you’ll want to make again and again. Keep reading for more information, the ingredients, and recipe! W ..read more

Inspiration for Easy Tuna Pasta Salad I’m always looking for new ways to eat canned tuna. Many people keep the shelf-stable food in their pantry. It’s packed with protein and can be whipped into a quick meal anytime of day. During one of my home-alone quarantines, I took a peek in the cupboard and saw canned tuna and pasta that I had squirreled away. That’s when I first made an easy tuna pasta salad. In that situation, I was limited by the ingredients that I had on hand. For this recipe, I really wanted to add some flavor and freshness to it. It’s still incredibly easy to make, and a lot more ..read more

Delicious and easy to make, Kimchi Cauliflower Fried RiceInspiration for Kimchi Cauliflower Fried Rice I recently got new pods for my Aerogarden and as usual, it has grown a ton of Thai basil. I wanted to use it in fried rice, but I’ve been fighting the urge to buy a bag of regular rice in an effort to curb my carbs and calories. That’s when I decided to try making Kimchi Cauliflower Fried Rice. It was incredibly flavorful, and probably the most I’ve enjoyed eating cauliflower rice in the many times I’ve bought it. Get the recipe below, and let me know if you try making this vegetarian-friendl ..read more

Inspiration for the Strawberry Macadamia Nut Salad Do you ever feel a little pressured to eat all the berries, when summer rolls around? They’re abundant at the market this time of year, and they are usually on sale. The popular fruit tastes a little sweeter and looks prettier, too. I guess you could say that I was inspired to make this Strawberry Macadamia Nut Salad, so I could utilize my all-time favorite berry…the strawberry! Foodland also recently released their Roasted Macadamia Nuts, and I wanted to use them in a salad recipe. I thought they would add just the right amount of salty flavo ..read more

Inspiration I’ve been loving Japanese simmered kabocha lately. I buy the squash at my local Costco. It comes cleaned and cut into chunks. The shoyu sugar flavor has always been a favorite, especially as a side dish at local okazuya spots. Inspired by this ingredient and some other local produce, I put together a Kabocha Salad that I can enjoy for lunch throughout the week. Keep reading to get the recipe for the simmered kabocha, the other ingredients in the salad, and some other tips and information. What is Kabocha? Kabocha is a type of squash that is often called Japanese pumpkin. It is roun ..read more