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Raw wine and raw food pairing at I’o- Naughty or Nice Wine Club this Month

Raw wine and raw food pairing at I’o- Naughty or Nice Wine Club this Month

 
I’o will be bringing in the Westside raw food experts and chefs of Choice Health Bar to pair their exquisite raw wine with at this month’s installation of Wine Club.
Are you Naughty or are you Nice? I’o decides you can have it both ways, pairing …


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Fare Anaylysis: My personal seafood festival at Honu

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Photo above: Rock Shrimp with Asparagus (Starter menu $14)
Wednesday evening I was back at Honu for an early dinner. It was pre thanksgiving training while I waited to pick my mom up from the Molokai Ferry. This was my third time eating there, the …


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Enjoying a Veggie sandwich at Maui Swiss Cafe

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I already love the sandwich that is done Swiss style with cream cheese asparagus and hard boiled eggs. It comes with a romaine salad that I throw in the sandwich too.
Trying the baked chips for the first time and I have to admit …


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Great Gifts: Fork + knife + chopsticks = Brilliant utensil via Holy Kaw!

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I could not resist reposting this wonderful item from Holy Kaw this morning. I would love to find one and try them out! You can purchase online here: http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/fork-knife-chopsticks
 
The uncommon goods product description:

Two-In-One
Practice dining kung fu with these nimble, transforming utensils. This knife and fork …


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Cookbook Review: 150 Slow Cooker Recipes by Judith Finlayson is the Crockpot Gateway Drug

Cookbook Review: 150 Slow Cooker Recipes by Judith Finlayson is the Crockpot Gateway Drug

With a long weekend ahead of eating, chances are you’ll put something together in the kitchen. One of my favorite culinary appliances is the slow cooker (aka the “crock pot”). It may sound like lazy business to you, but cooking with the slow cooker can …


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Kamaaina on Thanksgiving? That’s right! Get it at Gerard’s in Lahaina and Spago Wailea

Kamaaina on Thanksgiving? That’s right! Get it at Gerard’s in Lahaina and Spago Wailea

 
If you’re casing Kama’aina deals for your turkey feast, then you have two amazing options. Both Gerard’s Lahaina and Spago’s Wailea have stood up to the call and will be offering their Maui resident discounts for the holiday. Just be sure to make reservations and …


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Give Thanks at Westin Kaanapili Ocean Resort with Pre Fixe or Buffet Feast offerings

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What’s your pleasure? A gourmet sit-down, four-course Thanksgiving Dinner or an amazing epicurean buffet? Either way, Westin Kaanapali resort villas is prepared to host you. The Ocean Pool Bar and Grill’s menu is tantalizing, and their buffet features seafood, cheese and fruits, carving stations, salads, …


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Maui Culinary Academy Hosts “Well Seasoned” A showcase by the Garde Manger student chefs

Maui Culinary Academy Hosts “Well Seasoned” A showcase by the Garde Manger student chefs

Can you say “Garde Manger” in French five times fast? Good, me neither. Despite struggling with its pronunciation, it’s one of my favorite art forms in food. The French culinary arts began to cultivate garde manger style in pre revolutionary France, when food was stored in …


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First Class seats to wine in Washington Via Travis Goff with Amavi and Pepper Bridge Paired Flight at Pacifico and Io this Saturday

First Class seats to wine in Washington Via Travis Goff with Amavi and Pepper Bridge Paired Flight at Pacifico and Io this Saturday

Pacific’o and I’o Restaurants will be offering flights of Amavi and Pepper Bridge wines this Sat., Nov. 19 with host Travis Goff from Amavi Cellars and Pepper Bridge Winery in Washington state. Washington is second only to California in the production of wines in the …


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The 5th Annual Wailea Food and Wine Celebration Benefits the Hui No’eau and arts on Maui

The 5th Annual Wailea Food and Wine Celebration Benefits the Hui No’eau and arts on Maui

Now celebrating its fifth year, the Wailea Food & Wine Celebration features Maui’s top chefs and vintners, a fine art and fine dining auction, music and the joyful company of artists and friends. Good company. Stunning Views. Relaxed atmosphere. Worthy cause.

Surrounded by the peaceful ambiance …


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