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 June, 2013
Haupia Slushie

Haupia Slushie

If you like coconut and haupia, you will love this slushie. Nothing will make you think more being in the warm Hawaiian sunshine than a tall glass of  haupia slush.   Price comparison: Thai Kitchen (12 oz canned) $2-3; Tropics (16 oz frozen, from Asian market) $1.50; Hawaiian Sun (12 oz frozen, from Oto’s) close...
Sacramento Library Vintage Cooking Challenge

Sacramento Library Vintage Cooking Challenge

The Sacramento Public Library has a Vintage Cooking Challenge going on this summer. Here’s a glimpse on the info on their Facebook page. They’ve chosen a dozen recipes from vintage Sacramento cookbooks from the years 1890 to 1970. If you make a recipe, take a picture, write a little review and send it in to...