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 July, 2013
Fresh Strawberry Manju (Hawaiian Crispy Style)

Fresh Strawberry Manju (Hawaiian Crispy Style)

The farmers markets are brimming with berries this time of summer. The other day, I picked up some blackberries and strawberries that were so sweet and juicy. On my way home, I was thinking about what I could make with them, when I was struck by the greatest idea–   A whole fresh strawberry tucked...
Sacramento Midtown Farmers Market

Sacramento Midtown Farmers Market

There’s a new Saturday farmer’s market in town, the Midtown Farmer’s Market. They even have a free valet bike area with someone to watch over all the bikes. First up, I couldn’t resist the offer of a free strawberry sample. They were organic, and very sweet! Gorgeous carrots and zucchini…. Stunning colored heads of cauliflower,...
Drinks to Cool Down and Celebrate With

Drinks to Cool Down and Celebrate With

With the heat wave of 100+ degree days, I thought I’d re-share some of my other favorite slushie drinks to cool down with, other than our recent favorite, Haupia Slushie. It’s about time to make those haupia stars to celebrate the fourth of July with this Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie with Blueberries and Haupia Stars. Honey-Lemon,...