Yes I am really into spinach, i am eating it with everything. Topped w a pinch of pecorino. Pan roasted the breasts were not perfect, a little dry. Still hella good, just not perfect. I played w the heat unsuccesfully. Made a wine reduc. w chardonnay and a little butter to improve. Peppers and carrots were orange. Quinoa for grain.
Sambal badjak for Heat

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I have a soft spot for photo contests. I love taking photos, and the idea that one of them could win me something is big. Until the end of September Starwood resorts is inviting us to submit pictures of what we think Aloha looks like. It going to fun, and there are some great packages you can win, and Sony cameras. Starting September 1, Starwood and Sony have teamed up for a solid promotion. All you have to do is find photos that share your meaning of Aloha and post …

Amazing! Really good with lager if u ask me.

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I am so going to this! Support your local Italian Gourmet Lover.

Friday afternoon September 3rd at 4pm Bistro Casanova in Kahului will host a wine tasting featuring five wines from the Italian islands: Sicily and Sardinia.
Jim Powlan from Chambers & Chambers will presente the offerings.
Bistro Casanova's chefs will prepare five delightfull tapas specially paired to enhance the wines we are offering.
The price to attend is $25.00 per person.
 
We have …

Its bacon dinner time at Star Noodle!  Bacon is a hot topic in the foodie community right now, butchers are moving to better ethically produced chemical free gourmet bacon. I will have to find out what kind of bacon Chef Simeon is getting his hands on.

Guest author, and founding partner of Zingerman’s Community of Businesses–Ari Weinzweig,  who wrote–Zingerman’s Guide to Better Bacon will collaborate with Chef Sheldon Simeon on Sept 10th focusing of course on—Bacon! Zingerman’s businesses include a world famous deli, The Roadhouse restaurant, a bakeshop, a creamery, …

Mutineer Monday: August 30th

Mutineer Magazine / Mon, Aug 30

The mission of Mutineer Monday is to advocate and promote the fine beverage industry by challenging the masses to “Join The Mutiny” and raise a glass (whether it be alcohol or non) to igniting and inspiring a fine beverage revolution!
Each week, we reach out to our readers, our Twitter followers, our Facebook fans, our contributors, our favorite bloggers and writers, and even our own team — asking everyone to share how they will be partaking in Mutineer Monday. To participate, …

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I have been developing my recipe, small kine. But I cannot wait to see what the big guns are bringing. Its going to be a great day of fun.
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Burgers, wings, mozzerella sticks, its yummy pub fare at The Clubhouse.The UFC fight is going off! GoBJPENN. BJ is getting his face punched right now.
Check out my burger.

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There are many reasons I love living in the Bay Area. The climate, the food, the people…the proximity to Hawaii. Which brings me to the many reasons I’ve fallen so hard for Maui. The climate, the food, the people…
I had the good fortune to attend the Kapalua Wine and Food Festival not too long ago, and while I was in town, decided to treat myself to a few extra days of blue skies, ocean breeze, and of course, good eats. The food we discovered on …

This is my chance to check out the Club House Cafe, while I cheer on Hilo Boy BJ Penn against his current nemesis Frankie Edgar. Its a greatly anticipated fight, since Edgar shook the foundation Penn stood on and stole his title. REMATCH!
No cover before 1pm, $10 after. UFC 118 starts at 4pm.
Just in case all the fight action isn’t popping, the Cazadores Tequila specials, 7 Tiki and Torched Cherry Rum and wine specials will keep the party interesting.
See you there!
2290 Ka’anapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761 (808) 667-5911
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