The slopes of the Big Island are well known for the hot lava that is currently spewing out of Kilauea, Hawaii’s active volcano, but not many of us know about the winery that has been growing grapes and making wine since 1993. Volcano Winery just bottled a new Pinot Grigio from winemaker Tim Kenny, as well as winning awards this year with their “Infusion” wine, a new twist on an old favorite, the honey and tea wine.
Volcano Winery is located at a 4000 foot elevation near Volcano National Park, on …

I love the slow cooker. It is so Americana cooking. The crock pot has a facebook page with over three thousand fans. This kitchen appliance is freedom cooking: combine ingredients in the pot, plug in, put the lid on and check back in a few hours for a tasty meal. It is almost too simple. How do you tweak flavor and texture in a dish that sits for hours unattended cooking in its independent glory? We put that challenge to the test once a year here on Maui, at the …

The eggplant is phenomenal! Highlights: Spinach, sesame oil, blanched carrots, sauteed peppers and mushroom, cilantro and green onion.
My sister requested ramen tonight. I styled it out. But everyone wanted something special, i complied.

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Oh my. Chef Gerard Riversade came by and said do what u can with it. Nuts nougat and champagne is fantastic. U dont have to be french to get it. Such understated french elegance here. The bubbly is a perfect finish to the stimulating conversation on food orgasims and aphrodesiacs all evening w frenchman jean pierre lemoine.

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This domain st francois is perfectly paired w a turnover of venison pate with onion jam. I love pate.
For the record mr. Lemoine thinks twitter is obscene.

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Kona Brewing is Now a Subsidiary of Craft Brewers Alliance

Jen Russo / Fri, Sep 3

Kona Brewing Company, best known nationally for their three craft brews, Longboard Island Lager, Fire Rock Pale Ale, and Wailua Wheat Ale (as well as lesser known Big Wave Golden Ale and Pipeline Porter), has taken their 9 year partnership with Craft Brewers Alliance to the next level. They are now recognized as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. Craft Brewers Alliance brands also include Red Hook, Widmer, and Goose Island Beer Company. CBA was named …

This year, we’re not going to talk about depressions, recessions or economic downturns, Wall Street, Main Street or the stagnant job market. You already know these are lean times and that things get even leaner come September.
Instead, we’re going to focus on the deals. Every autumn, as the tourists fly home like so many sunburned swallows, local eateries roll out a buffet of enticing bargains to lure hungry kama‘aina out of their kitchens. Whether you’re looking to splurge on a fancy dinner for two or take the keiki out for …

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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