Monthly Archives: September 2009

Shrimp Penne with Mushrooms and Wilted Arugula

Posted on September 28, 2009 by

A few weeks ago, our friends Phi and Michael came to Hawaii for their one-year wedding anniversary (yay!).  They came bearing gifts, of which included a bag of goodies from Trader Joe’s, my favorite store for gourmet treats.  In my … Continue reading →

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Coffee Granita and Grounds for Thought

Posted on September 24, 2009 by

How many of us think about where our food comes from?  Ignorance is bliss.  Like that one time, years back, when I ate veal and later discovered how veal was actually raised.  Needless to say, I haven’t eaten it ever … Continue reading →

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Farmer’s Market and the Friendly Aquaponics Farm in Hilo

Posted on September 17, 2009 by

Farmer’s Market in Hilo, Hawaii This past weekend, P and I flew to Hilo, Hawaii (located on the Big Island – hey, Hawaiian Airlines was having really cheap airfare, so we took advantage!).  I wanted to visit a tea farm, … Continue reading →

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Whole-Wheat Cinnamon Rolls with Sandy Nut Topping

Posted on September 10, 2009 by

Hello, cinnamon roll!  There really is nothing like the smell of cinnamon anything in the oven, but cinnamon rolls – oh my!  That combination of yeasty dough and sweet cinnamon permeates throughout the whole house, and all you’ll want to … Continue reading →

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