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 …

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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It’s Tuesday, so I thought I’d treat myself. Making tongue love with two slices of deluxe, a slice of veggie, and an on the house drink ($12 total).
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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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Tapas. It’s a word that begs to roll of your tongue and boomerang back morsels of deliciousness.

The tapas menu changes weekly at Bistro Casanova, with service beginning at 3pm. Last week, my mom and I indulged in bacon wrapped scallops with a vinaigrette reduction. Ah, Taste of Maui “research.”

Also, beginning at 4pm, Bistro Casanova’s craft drinks are just $5. Served in, well, glass crafts with tall straws, their as much fun to drink as they look. Mom (pictured) opted for a margarita, and since the whole mojito craze has finally …

Made the journey out West, this Wednesday, to get the scoops on Hard Rock’s upcoming 20th Anniversary (celebrating with The Ataris on Saturday, September 25), Maui Marathon happenings (Friday through Sunday, September 17-19), upcoming Pinktober benefit for breast cancer research, and The Dead Kennedys (!) (Friday, October 22)…
My marketing contact, Jill Holley, too-kindly hooked up a plate of ono fish tacos, with all usual the fixin’s and a side of avo. Good as the food was, my taste buds were best pleased by the raspberry lemonade, with frozen raspberries blended …

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 …