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A Portuguese pupu for those who like some spice

by Wanda | Dec 16, 2011 | Recipes, Recipes extras

This is the recipe that got raves yesterday at a photo shoot from photographer and chef Adriana Torres-Chong. I’ve copied it here from the manuscript of the book it will be in called “A Splash of Aloha,” coming out from KCC via Watermark Publishing...

Why?????? — my annual kitchen rant…your chance to rant, too

by Wanda | Dec 14, 2011 | Recipes, Recipes extras

READERS: Due to my complete ignorance of technology, I’m not mounting any pictures right now because I have to learn some stuff I don’t have time to learn…..Be kind. Use your imagination! And send me your recipe requests. After this week, I’m...

Fingers (somewhat) restored, I re-enter the world

by Wanda | Dec 13, 2011 | Recipes, Recipes extras

Kala mai. Desculpe.. Mi dispiace. Je suis désolé(e). Gomennasai. Pasensya ka na. .I’m sorry. That finger-blender accident turned out to be a more intrusive deal than I thought it would be. The wound healed quickly but there are scars and hardening that make...

Kit and kaboodle — we don’t need you!!!!

by Wanda | Nov 6, 2011 | Recipes, Recipes extras

I paid $5.50 for what was essentially Thai Noodle Helper from Thai Kitchen brand the other day — a “kit” containing 14 ounces of rice sticks and a 6.76-ounce bottle of “Premium Fish Sauce.” Add your own meat, vegetables or tofu and a bit of...

Tsk! Tsk! Too busy cooking to blog: moussaka, potato soup

by Wanda | Oct 28, 2011 | Recipes, Recipes extras

Hard to believe it’s been a week since I got back from Hilo. Life is just a swarm these days, don’t you think? No time to catch your breath. Between volunteer activities, family responsibilities, freelance opportunities and, yes, cooking and keeping house,...
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On our plate coming soon, I got distracted —

Lemon-Mustard Chicken and some chat about eating lightly.
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