Here’s where the fun comes in. You can do as little or as much in this category as you have needs desires and space. This is all about perishable foods. This includes what you store in the fridge and the freezer – Dairy, fruits, veggies, and meats. What can I absolutely not do without? Of […]
The first thing you need on hand for this dish is the right tools. You will need a pair of rubber gloves and some sort of paint mask for cleaning the peppers. I use the kind of mask they use for toxic paint (like car paint or any other stinky stuff). This is one point […]
Sometimes the best time in the kitchen is spent making up new twists on old favorites. I want to encourage you to go as all out as you can imagine. The worst thing that can happen is it turns out horrible and you will never make that dish again. A word of caution here…don’t go […]
Here are some of the things I like to keep on hand for cooking: Raw Sugar – this is readily available in Hawaii, but a little more difficult to find in the other states. The Maui Raw Sugar has nice large granules. Turbinado Sugar is a good substitute for Raw Sugar. It has the same […]
There are some very basic things that are helpful to have around any kitchen. This first list of items will be non perishable items that can be stored in your pantry. Here are the basic items that I like to keep around for baking purposes: Flour – This can be all purpose, unbleached, or whole […]
Planning meals is most difficult part of being in charge of the kitchen. Especially when I am not hungry. But it is one of the most important. It’s true I can create a meal out of just about anything, but when it comes to everyday cooking, planning is where it’s at. One of my favorite […]
Ingredients: 3 C Black Beans 1/4 C Rock Salt Cover completely in water and let soak overnight. Rinse and drain beans. In Pressure Cooker: 3 slices bacon (or) 1 1/2″ Summer or Beef Sausage (this is what I prefer) diced small 1 Onion chopped fine 1 1/2 flowers of garlic (about 15-20 cloves) coarsely chopped […]
What’s the best way to get the freshest organic produce? I don’t have the time or the energy to grow my own so I do the second best thing. I seek out local Maui organic farmers to do the work for me and I get to reap the benefits. Fresh organic produce at a fraction […]
