Monthly Archives: January 2010

Winter Mushroom Ragu over Fried Polenta Cakes

Posted on January 30, 2010 by

This meatless dish is hearty, comfort food – perfect for winter.  Believe it or not, but it’s been dark and rainy here in Hawaii, and I think that it’s been that way for other typically sunny places like California as … Continue reading →

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Pear & Apple Crisp, with a twist

Posted on January 24, 2010 by

Fruit crisps are desserts that I never tire of making.  They don’t require a recipe; all you have to do is “eyeball” some ingredients, and add more or less of what you like.  For me, I like to make a … Continue reading →

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Malama ‘Aina, and the Fruit of the Land

Posted on January 18, 2010 by

Bamboo jungle trail at Round Top and Tantalus Drives, near Honolulu One of the things P and I try to do on the weekends is to venture out to places we’ve never gone before.  On Saturday, we drove to Round … Continue reading →

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Make-Ahead Meals: Lean, Mean & Green Stir-Fry

Posted on January 14, 2010 by

Weekdays can be hectic; why not “bulk up” on making enough side dishes to last your family at least a couple of meals?  Here’s a lean, mean, and green stir-fry that can easily be morphed into other dishes by subbing … Continue reading →

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Good Ol’ Sugar Cookies

Posted on January 8, 2010 by

It’s not that often you run across a cookie recipe that uses canola oil instead of butter for the fat, due to fears involving taste, texture, and moisture, but I found one!  This sugar cookie recipe comes by way of … Continue reading →

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