Poke Stop

It's been a while since we had Poke Stop.  My go-to is always the Veggie Lovers Burger with Eggplant Fries.The Eggplant Fries are just so addicting!Veggie Lovers Burger + Eggplant FriesI thought the mushroom and tofu were a bit underseasoned, but the fries - they were so tasty!Of course Poke Stop has poke, but they also offer plate lunches, noodles,...

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Guieb Café (Kalihi)

This past weekend, my friend and I decided to check out Guieb Café in Kalihi — a small, local-favorite brunch spot that’s been on our radar for a while. We arrived mid-morning and ended up waiting about 10 minutes for a table. Not bad, considering the café's size and apparent popularity among locals. We ordered two dishes to share: the Ube...

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Cotti Coffee

Mocha FrappeWe were at Pearl Highlands Center and stopped at Cotti Coffee - a Chinese-based business with locations worldwide.  Chocolate Frappe and Pampas Blue Coco FrappeAlthough they obviously specialize in coffee, they offer fruit teas and milk teas as well, and you can add boba to drinks.They were out of the mango and orange drinks,...

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Mother's Day Specials at Choco le'a

Mother's Day Special SetMother's Day is just around the corner and if you are still searching for the perfect gift, Choco le'a has got you covered. Hawaii Mom Blog was delighted to be gifted this Mother's Day Special Set (retail of $76.99) which includes: their NEW Strawberry Matcha Crunch a le'a (exclusive to this set and not sold separately); one...

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I Tried It - Nat's Eyelash Yarn Lei Instructions

Links below are affiliate. I wanted to get a head start on lei for graduation season, and decided to try making the Eyelash Yarn Lei that Nat blogged about a few years ago - she made it look so easy!  And it was!I ended up buying the eyelash yarn on Amazon.com since I couldn't find the colors I wanted at Longs (it was also...

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HALEKULANI'S LA MER ANNOUNCES SPECIAL TASTING DINNER WITH CHÂTEAU CHEVAL BLANC + May events

 On June 27,  2025, La Mer proudly welcomes the Grands Vins of Château Cheval Blanc, St.-Émilion, along with its  esteemed Cellar Master, Carole André. Guests will embark on an unforgettable journey through a meticulously curated menu paired with some  of the most iconic vintages from Château Cheval Blanc, Cheval des Andes,...

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Recipe: Chocolate-Dipped Chocolate Chip + Kaki Mochi Cookies

I bake every week, and I gave one of my kids options as to what I could possibly bake for the week, and the decision was to make Chocolate-Dipped Chocolate Chip + Kaki Mochi Cookies.  He gave it an unsolicited rating of 8/10.  He said he would've rated it higher if the entire cookie was dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with crushed...

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