Welcome to So much more Hawaii, a blogger’s view of paradise
Honolulu Fish Auction in Pictures
Chef Mark Tafoya woke up super early this morning – 4AM! – to witness a rarity in the continental US: an early morning fish auction. The fish auction in Honolulu and Hilo are the only ones in the world, except for the Fulton Street Fish Market in NY and one in Portland, Maine.
From the Hawaii [...]
Macadamia Nut Heaven at the Mauna Loa Factory
The last leg of the “So Much More Hawaii” blogger tour is on the Big Island! Honolulu is yet another endless source for adventure and amazing touring. This morning, Jim Turner (@Genuine) got his fill of his new favorite snack, macadamia nuts (or as he calls them, “cracadamia nuts”) at the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut [...]
Kauai Chocolate Company – Sweetness in Paradise
Sheila Scarborough was kind enough to share a Twitpic of chocolatey goodies from the Kauai Chocolate Company in Ele’ele.
Founded in 2001, the Kauai Chocolate Company is a “Mom and Pop” owned chocolatier who makes all of their chocolates in-house. They’re made with a “special blend of Peters, Callbaut, and original Hawaiian chocolate, Maui cane sugar, [...]
Chef Mark Tafoya’s Cooking Demo With Chef D.K. Kodama
While in Maui, Chef Mark Tafoya had the pleasure to tape a cooking demo by renown chef and Hawaiian restaurateur, Dave “D.K.” Kodama. Chef Kodama is the owner of no less than six popular restaurants throughout Hawaii, including Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar, Vino Italian Tapas, d.k. Steak, and Hiroshi Eurasian Tapas, which is [...]
The Holy Ghost Portuguese Church Festival
Fifty days after Easter, the Portuguese community of Hawaii celebrates the Holy Ghost Feast, a tribute to Queen Elizabeth of Portugal, who was known as “The Holy Queen.” She was called this in part because of her devotion to the Holy Spirit, but also due to the sacrifices and prayers she gave her people even [...]
Meet Melanie H. Kosaka of Share Your Table
Can you give us a quick intro to yourself and your connection to Hawaii?
Born and raised in Hawaii. Went to college in Los Angeles and lived there for a while. A brief 18 months in Portland, Oregon confirmed, I can’t live through 100 days of rain.
Can you give us a quick overview of your company, [...]
Sansei Seafood Restaurant And Sushi Bar
On his first evening in Maui, fellow foodie Melanie Kosaka of Share Your Table flew in from Oahu and whisked Mark away to the Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar. For those who haven’t heard of this famous Maui restaurant:
Contemporary sushi and new wave Asian inspired dishes served in a lively setting is what makes [...]
Chef Mark Tafoya Visits Maui’s Makawao Mushroom Farm
On his first day in Maui, Chef Mark Tafoya had just enough time to drop off his bags at the hotel and head straight to UpCountry Makawao to visit the Makawao Mushroom Farm.
About Makawao Mushroom Farm
The mushroom farm is nestled in UpCountry Makawao with views from Kahului Harbour to Maalaea. The barns of the old [...]
Another Tasty Hawaiian Treat – SPAM Musubi
Chef Mark Tafoya has been providing readers and viewers with amazing “Quick Bite” videos of his Hawaii adventures. And, being a chef, he can’t help but focus on the amazing food Hawaiians grow, cook, and eat. We could probably create an entire blog about eating our way through Hawaii, but this post highlights a food [...]
Juicy Drinks From Hawaiian Sun
The following is a guest post by Sheila Scarborough. Originally posted on the Family Travel Logue.
One special treat in Hawaii that’s great for kids (and adults) is the Hawaiian Sun line of canned drinks.
They are based in Honolulu and have been around since 1952.
Products include fruit drinks, teas and diet/lite items, and they are super-yummy [...]