Kauai ginger being harvested. Daniel Lane photo
I never thought a love for food would make me sick. Truthfully, it wasn’t food that made me ill, it was the lengths I went through in the name of good food. After trying several remedies, my recipe for a simple tea was most effective at providing relief. The warm water, combined with honey, ginger and lemon, Continue Reading →
Joey Gottesman, an Oahu-based mixologist. Daniel Lane photo.
This Hawaii coconut rum cocktail recipe features Koloa Coconut Rum, an ingredient that eight chefs will use during the Tasting Kauai Coconut Cook Off. Since Koloa Rum is celebrating their 7th anniversary this month, I’ve also included four fun-rum events that save money and will tickle your palate. Speaking of tickle, here’s the recipe. Continue Reading →
Kauai Chicken Soup with acini di pepe pasta. Marta Lane photo.
As all visitors know, Kauai has a robust feral chicken population. While some local families capture and cook them, most of us prefer to buy our chicken at the store. You can find whole, organic chicken at Continue Reading →
Passion fruit and Meyer lemon tart is perfect for the Hawaiian holiday table. Photo by Daniel Lane.
Passion fruit, or lilikoi as it’s called in Hawaii, is making a second appearance at Kauai farmers markets. Juice from the tart and sweet fruit Continue Reading →
The Hawaiian pumpkin is a mix of kobocha and European squash. Daniel Lane photo
I planted Hawaiian squash in my garden and ended up with four beautifully smooth, pale orange pumpkins. The Hawaiian pumpkin is a mix of kobocha and European squash that resists Hawaiian wasp stings. I got my seeds from the bi-annual plant and seed exchange hosted by Regenerations International Botanical Garden. Continue Reading →
