Hawaii Mom Blog: August 2020
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August 31, 2020

Celebrate Labor-Day-at-Home-Weekend with Panda General Store

With beaches and parks closed and gatherings restricted to households only, Labor Day weekend will be different this year during O‘ahu’s second stay-at-home order. However, that doesn’t mean families and households can’t celebrate the unofficial end of summer with at-home barbeques and delectable meals.Panda...
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Shelter-in-Place Cooking: French Bread Pizza

I order all my groceries online and do delivery or curbside pick-up.  A recent online grocery shopping "trip" resulted in 4 loaves of French Bread in my cart (I accidentally deleted another item, when I meant to delete a 2-pack of French Bread).I decided to make French Bread Pizza!It's so quick and easy!  Simply take a loaf of French Bread,...
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Soft-Boiled Eggs

My youngest son loves soft-boiled eggs, and really - any kind of eggs where the yolk is soft and runny.  I'm a pro at making hard-boiled eggs, but I sought the guidance of Chef Brian at Na`au on how to go about making soft-boiled eggs.  Simply temper eggs in hot tap water for 10 minutes, then place in boiling water for 6 minutes, then...
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August 29, 2020

Ichiriki is Open for Take-Out

Complimentary meal provided by our sponsor. All opinions are my own. We are currently under the second stay-at-home order here in Hawaii, which means restaurants can only offer take-out, no dining in. Ichiriki is one of the many restaurants that are continuing to operate with take-out only, and better yet, they are currently offering 15% off...
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August 28, 2020

Cowboy Cookies

I never heard of Cowboy Cookies before, but when I was searching online for cookies to make, I found several recipes for them, so I decided to try.  The cookies are full of chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and nuts.  They are very hearty!Cowboy CookiesIngredients:1 c  butter, softened3/4 c brown sugar1/2 c sugar3 large eggs2 t...
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Another Shutdown

Another shutdown is here.  It's disappointing that we find ourselves in this situation once again.We have the ability to keep our community healthy, but a complacent attitude has brought us here.I personally know people who live as if we are not in pandemic.  I'm sure you know some too. ...
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August 27, 2020

Hawaii Food & Wine Festival's Pau Hana & Talk Story Virtual Event

 Last week Hawaii Food & Wine Festival held its first Virtual Event - a Pau Hana & Talk Story with:Ravi Kapur, Liholiho Yacht ClubMichelle Karr-Ueoka, MW RestaurantStephan Pyles, Stephan Pyles ConceptsNancy Silverton, Mozza Restaurant GroupMing Tsai, Blue DragonLee Anne Wong, Papa‘aina at The Pioneer InnRoy Yamaguchi, Roy’s RestaurantsThe...
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Hashi Okazuya

Hashi Okazuya took over the former Sato's Okazuya in Waipahu.  They offer the same type of fare, and they even have Sato's noodles on the menu!Corned Beef Hash, Ume Rice Ball, Shrimp Tempura, Fried ChickenShoyu Hot DogHamburger SteakFried NoodlesThe Fried Noodles were so yummy!  It was super tasty, and it's definitely a must-order. ...
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August 26, 2020

Panda General Store Hawaii

Panda General Store Hawaii is a new online grocery delivery service on Oahu, and I was fortunate to have received some store credit to try it out!The online store offers products from national brands as well local businesses. Local businesses are many, and include PAI Honolulu, Ham Produce & Seafood, Onda Pasta, and Mari's Gardens.  Customers...
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Masks by Kinoko Kreations

I received a nice surprise in the mail one day - USC masks by Kinoko Kreations!Kellie at Kinoko Kreations makes masks, as well as custom bags, pouches, and more in all sorts of materials.  Check out her Instagram page to find out what kinds of materials she has - the items are super cute and function...
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August 25, 2020

My Biggest (in Size) Amazon Purchase to Date - Sofa Sack

Disclosure: Links are affiliate.My kids love bean bag chairs.  We've had them in hotel rooms and they just love them, so I thought they would find them useful at home for when they need a change of "setting" when distance learning, or even playing video games.  I found Sofa Sacks online at Amazon, so I bought one for each of the kids.They...
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit

Complimentary meal provided by our sponsor. All opinions are my own. This past weekend we drove 25 miles to check out the Texas-style barbecue meats at Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Kapolei.  Dickey's is the nation's largest barbecue chain, with over 450 locations worldwide, including one on Oahu! It offers responsibly raised, quality...
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The Dirty Cookie

Not too long ago I teased a friend who nearly bought something off of an Instagram ad, telling him that he needs to be careful because sometimes the ads are "too good to be true" (the product he wanted to buy did indeed have a lot of bad reviews and complaints about the company).So when I found myself purchasing The Dirty Cookie online because of a...
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August 24, 2020

Hawaii Gas Presents Localicious Recipe & Video Contest Announced

Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival (HFWF) today is accepting submissions for its Hawai‘i Gas Presents Localicious® Recipe & Video Contest. Now through September 21, 2020, keiki can submit a healthy, original recipe that includes locally-grown, raised or caught product(s). Open to students in grades...
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Just the Masks - New Mask Style from The Barrier Method + 15% off Your Order

 Disclosure: Complimentary product was received for review purposes.  All opinions are honest and entirely my own.  The Barrier Method’s new mask style “Just the Mask” is the answer to my prayers for the perfect mask. I was already a huge fan of the company’s winged scarf style masks (my must have when I travel by...
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Toasted Shredded Coconut in the Microwave

I was looking at a recipe that required Toasted Shredded Coconut.  I had shredded coconut on hand, so I searched online for the easiest way to toast it.  I found several methods for toasting on the stove and oven, but when I found a method for toasting in the microwave, I just had to try it out!I just placed shredded coconut on a paper plate...
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Week 1 of Distance Learning

Week 1 of Distance Learning ended (and it was thankfully short due to a state holiday).  We got off to a rough start on the first day, but towards the end of the week it started to get better.My youngest child has been able to "meet" his classmates and teacher online.  My middle-schooler finished...
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August 23, 2020

Senia Takeaway

L-R: Burrata, pickled cherry, green chili jam; Pistachio & Pink Peppercorn Flatbread; Charred Broccoli, sesame, apricot, lemon; Prime Beef Ribeye Salad, hasselback potato, pickled tomato, watercress vierge; Strawberry Mousse Cake. Every week, Chef Anthony Rush and Pastry Chef Mimi Mendoza have been creating new menus for Senia's Takeaway dinners...
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August 22, 2020

Miro Bento from Miro Kaimuki

As Chris Kajioka noted on his Instagram post, it's "not the food we do at Miro but the food we like to eat."   Indeed it is! And there is something magical about eating a meal out of a white cardboard box.  Only someone from Hawaii would understand this. Chris Kajioka does it again with this $14 "Miro Bento" which consists of...
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August 21, 2020

Island Popper

I've been ordering a lot of Hawaii-made goodies online, and one of my recent purchases was Island Popper Popcorn.I decided to buy the Mix & Match of 4 8-oz bags, and I selected one each of Kauai, Maui, Big Island, and Oahu mixes.The Kauai Mix was my fave - furikake + cheese!  It was so addicting, I had to restrain myself from eating the entire...
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August 20, 2020

Yogurt Grazing Boards

 I love to make grazing boards for a variety of reasons.  One is because I don't / can't cook, and it's an easy way for the kiddos to try new things.And grazing boards just look fun!I made a DIY Yogurt Cups board recently.  I simply took store-bought Greek yogurt cups, and placed them on a board with granola, walnuts, honey, hemp hearts,...
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Asato Family Lemon Peel Gummies

 Asato Family is known for their sherberts, but did you know they also have a line of gummies?  @deniset73 sent me some Lemon Peel Strawberry Gummies and Lemon Peel Mango Gummy Bears.YUM!My fave of the two was the Strawberry Gummies.Are you a fan of lemon peel gummies?  Where is your favorite place to get th...
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August 19, 2020

Pig and the Lady: Ahi Tataki Kits

The Pig and the Lady recently started offering Ahi Tataki Kits by pre-order only.  They are only available for pick up at the Pig and the Lady on Fridays and Saturdays. Each kit comes with seven pieces of fried bread, tomato sauce, avocado spread, ahi tataki, garlic shoyu, chili flakes, and chives.  The instructions are...
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