Musings of a wife and mother, born and raised in Hawaii. Far away from home now, but creating and discovering bits of sunshine and paradise in everyday life.
Monthly archive September, 2012
Roasted Eggplant Slices and Summer Squash

Roasted Eggplant Slices and Summer Squash

Vegetables that make me smile =) It’s still looking like summer at the farmer’s market. Nectarines, green beans, tomatoes, eggplants and squashes of all kinds. As I was washing my vegetables after getting back from the farmer’s market, I had to stop and admire their deep, bright colors. Then it struck me how the shape...
Stir fried Bowl of Gratitude

Stir fried Bowl of Gratitude

“I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” -Henry David Thoreau Remember to eat lots of vegetables~ Try these vegetable almost noodles =) Stir fried Bowl of Gratitude   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 12 mins Total time 17 mins   Fresh, tasty veggies prepared quickly Author: Guava...
A Sugar Run on Maui

A Sugar Run on Maui

One day when we were on Maui last month, we took a holo holo and picked up a bunch of treats. Our first stop was at the old time favorite Tasaka Guri Guri in Maui Mall. Guri guri is kind of like a sherbet, or a sorbet mixed with condensed milk. Guri guri has been famous on Maui for...
Cornflake Cookies

Cornflake Cookies

Most of us, especially those of us of a “certain age” are sure to be familiar with Tony the Tiger. If you spent any part of your childhood watching cartoons on television, I’m sure you’ve seen him rave about frosted flakes. Tony is the childhood friend we, and even our kids all had. Last week was...
Wordless Wednesday- A Perfect Little Cup of My Sister's Fruit Salad

Wordless Wednesday- A Perfect Little Cup of My Sister’s Fruit Salad