Hawaii Mom Blog: May 2014
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May 30, 2014

Maleficent Free Scene Makers Activity Download

Maleficent is now in theaters! Here is a link to download some cool scene makers! Enjo...
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MAC 24/7 Bar & Restaurant

We've tried MAC 24/7 Bar & Restaurant's enormous Mac-Daddy Pancakes before, but on this visit our family decided to stick with other breakfast options. Kids Pancakes Local-style Fried Rice Omelet Weekend Breakfast Buffet: From top left clockwise: Oatmeal Station; Toppings Station; Assorted Breads; Cereal and Yogurt Station; Scrambled...
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MALEFICENT Movie Review

***Our family received complimentary tickets to the 3D screening of Maleficent*** Leave it to Disney to take one of the most beloved princess fairy tales, re-imagine it through the eyes of the wicked Maleficent, and make yet another blockbuster hit.   About Maleficent: Maleficent explores the untold story...
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May 29, 2014

Saturday Grandma's Mochi

One of my favorite brands of mochi is Saturday Grandma's Mochi. This brand is manufactured by Made In Hawaii Foods, which has two locations: Pearl City and Mo'iliili. They make over 10 different flavors, but peanut butter chocolate is my favorite.  Here is a pack of 3 for $6.75 Their mochi pieces are larger than most others.  Look...
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May 28, 2014

bills Sydney - Waikiki

Having just opened a couple of months ago in Waikiki, I was eager to try out bills Sydney. Zucchini Fries Herbed French Fries Yellow Fish Curry Brown Rice (goes with the curry dish) Ricotta Hotcakes with Honeycomb Butter Paremsan Crusted Chicken Schnitzel with Creamed Corn and Fennel Slaw We went for dinner on a weekend and I...
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May 27, 2014

MALEFICENT: The Official Multi-Touch Book - Free Download

Disney announces the release of MALEFICENT: The Official Multi-Touch Book, based on Disney’s highly anticipated film “Maleficent,” in theaters May 30, 2014. The book, offered for free exclusively through iBooks, explores both the legacy of Disney’s classic animated film, “Sleeping Beauty”—which first...
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The Cheesecake Factory - Waikiki

I LOVE The Cheesecake Factory, and I was so excited to dig in to some cheesecake on our recent visit. Complimentary Bread Kid's Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Fruit Grilled Chicken and Avocado Club Kid's Pepperoni Pizza Kids Chocolate Scoop of Ice Cream OREO Dream Extreme Cheesecake   The last time we went to The...
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Furikake Wasabi Salmon Recipe

I'm trying to eat more salmon, and I recently made this Furikake Wasabi Salmon dish which my husband usually makes.  You can use chicken instead of salmon too! Furikake Wasabi Salmon Ingredients: 2-3 lbs salmon fillets 1 c Yoshida Original Marinade & Cooking Sauce 1/2 c Nori Fumi Furikake (more or less based on your preference) 1/2...
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Gazen

Gazen (aka Izakaya Gazen aka Gazen Bar and Grill), is known for their fresh, housemade tofu, as well as their family-style dishes.     Kurogoma (Black Sesame Seed) Tofu Ribeye Steak Saikoro Steak Grilled Salmon Roll Edamame Daikon Salad Seafood Spring Rolls From top left clockwise: Shiratama (Deep Fried Tofu...
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May 26, 2014

Hapa Grill

I've heard that Hapa Grill has really good Fried Noodles, and I finally had a chance to taste them for myself. Fried Noodles and Korean Chicken Combo Mochiko Chicken and Roasted Pork Combo Kids Grilled Cheese I had the Fried Noodles and Korean Chicken combo plate.  The Fried Noodles were VERY GOOD - some of the best I've ever had on...
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May 24, 2014

Getting Our Henna On with Moonlight Mehndi

For over five thousand years henna (or mehndi) has been a symbol of good luck, health and sensuality and is traditionally used for celebrations and rights of passage.   I have always been curious about henna, but never looked into it until my daughter wanted to get a glitter tattoo at the San Diego Sea World.  I decided to get...
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