You could eat all that Halloween candy — or you could cook with it
In all good conscience, I cannot really recommend that anyone try the recipes in this story.
Thanksgiving dinner costs are up even as turkey prices tumble
Inflation is slowing, turkey prices are dropping and yet, somehow, Thanksgiving dinners will still cost more than they did last year.
Let’s Talk Food: Happenings around town
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Volcano Watch: Not just polka dots: the hidden dance of processing GPS data
For over 30 years, high-precision GPS (Global Positioning System) measurements have been a key tool used by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO). Scientists have come to depend on daily GPS positions to monitor changes in the shape of volcanoes and understand magma storage and movement underground.
Tropical Gardening: The first Hawaiians brought bananas for survival
When the first Polynesians arrived in the Hawaiian Islands, there were very few plants that were of use as edible or medicinal. Initially they probably lived on what could be taken from the sea like limu, fish, vana, opihi, squid, octopus and sea slugs, just to mention a few. Of course, many birds flourished on the land. They and their eggs were fair game as well.
Let’s Talk Food: Pumpkin in season
Happy Halloween! On this day, the souls of the dead return to their homes, according to ancient Celtics who celebrated a festival called Samhain on Nov. 1. They dressed in costumes and lit bonfires to ward off spirits,
The tragic tale of a shrimp fried rice dinner disaster
The heartbreaking tragedy of my Wednesday-night dinner began with a simple message from my wife: She was on her way to an appointment and was defrosting a package of shrimp.
Quick Fix: Honey Glazed Stir-Fried Pork is a sweet treat
The combination of soy sauce, honey and sherry adds a sweet glaze to this stir-fried pork tenderloin. I added Chinese noodles and broccoli florets to complete this easy meal. These noodles can be found dried in the Asian section of the market or steamed in the produce section. They only need a few minutes to cook. You can use angel hair pasta instead.
Ozempic is spoiling the food industry’s bottomless brunch
Jimmy Kimmel propelled weight-loss drugs into our popular consciousness in March, when he quipped at the Oscars: “Everybody looks so great. When I look around this room I can’t help but wonder: Is Ozempic right for me?”
Tropical Gardening: Dryland forests’ protection often forgotten
We frequently talk of protecting the rainforests and cloud forests of Hawaii, but often neglect the importance of Hawaii’s dry land forests. However, thanks to the efforts of Ka‘ahahui o Ka Nahelehele we are beginning to understand the importance as well.
Living in under 500 square feet: Is a tiny home right for you? Here’s how to find out
Can you imagine yourself living in under 500 square feet? For many, tiny living gives them the opportunity to travel, pare down their belongings and save money. Especially since the pandemic, tiny living has taken off, offering a budget friendly way to live with the freedom for adventure.
Try Tandoori Lamb with Cucumber and Tomato Rice for a great midweek meal
I love the intriguing aroma and flavors of foods cooked in an Indian tandoor oven. To capture some of these flavors at home, I used a spice seasoned yogurt sauce, using spices easily at hand, ginger, coriander and cayenne pepper. Although not made in a special oven, the meal fills my requirement for some great Indian food, midweek.
Let’s Talk Food: Ultra-processed foods
Foods are categorized by Harvard Health into: Unprocessed and minimally processed foods, processed culinary ingredients, processed foods and ultra-processed foods.
Why In-N-Out has barely changed its business for 75 years — not even its fries
LOS ANGELES — The year was 1948. World War II was in the rearview mirror and in Los Angeles, drive-in restaurants were in full swing.
Celebrate the sweet side of cabbage
Its versatility makes the vegetable popular with both chefs and home cooks.
Tropical Gardening: Mark your calendar for fall gardening events
Starting this weekend, Saturday Oct. 21, the Hawaii Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society is having a tropical vireya outreach at the Pana‘ewa Zoo. Members will be there from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to share their knowledge and plants with the public. There is also a vireya garden you may visit at any time at the zoo. For further information call Sherla Berttelmann at (808) 966-9225.
Feeling cheffy? Merriam-Webster adds 20+ new food words to its dictionary
It’s time to zhuzh your vocabulary. Merriam-Webster announced 690 words and definitions added to its dictionary in 2023. The words range from colloquial phrases like doggo and “beast mode” to important news words to know, like “forever chemical” and UAP (unidentified aerial phenomenon).
I’m on Team Candy Corn. Where do you stand?
When people talk about how polarized our nation is now, I assume they’re talking about candy corn.
In-N-Out book gives an inside, top-down and ground-up history of the burger chain
In-N-Out Burger will reach its 75th anniversary on Oct. 22 with its history written by the ultimate insider.
Let’s Talk Food: Hawai‘i Washoku cookbook
Lillian Cumic’s third vegan cookbook, Hawai‘i Washoku, is a collection of over 175 plant-based and gluten-free Japanese washoku recipes.
