Gyudon Recipe

While in South Korea, my youngest son loved eating Gyudon, which is actually a popular Japanese dish.It seemed easy enough to make at home, so I found a recipe online and worked with what I had or bought so I could make it for him.I took 1 lb of shabu shabu beef, since it was already thinly sliced, and cut it into 2-3" pieces. I mixed 1 cup dashi...

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Pepperoni Chaffles

Chaffles, or cheese waffles, are another breakfast hack that's been popular on social media.  It's really simple too - just mix together eggs and cheese (1 egg + 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese), place in a waffle maker for approximately 5 minutes, and that's it!My waffle maker is on the larger side, so I used 2 eggs + 1 cup of cheese for a single...

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Foodland Farms Ka Makana Ali`i Has Everything You Need for a Quick and Easy Meal

I love how Foodland has evolved over the years.  From grocery pick-up service, in-store dining, and meal kits, Foodland continues to come up with innovative ideas to make life easier.  Foodland Farms Ka Makana Ali`i recently opened up, and last week I was invited to attend a virtual cooking demo with Corporate Chef Keoni Chang to make...

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Hawaii's Best Hawaiian Mochiko Chicken Mix

Mochiko Chicken is a local favorite here in Hawaii, and it's fairly easy to make.  You can make the marinade from scratch, or you can take a short cut by using Hawaii's Best Hawaiian Mochiko Chicken Mix (available at stores in Hawaii or online). All you need to add to the mix are two eggs, and 1/4 cup of water. That's it!  Add...

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Calabash: Meal Kits by Foodland - Perfect for Busy Parents!

Although I primarily work from home, getting dinner on the table every night for me is a challenge. Not only do I feel I just don't have the time to make a decent dinner, but I also don't have any culinary skills whatsoever.But thanks to Calabash: Meal Kits by Foodland, busy parents (or those, like me, who can't cook), can get a delicious meal...

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Flavors of Kauai Dressings, Sauces, and Marinades

Miso salmon made simple with Flavors of Kauai Miso Marinade and Dressing! If you ask my kids what they want to eat for dinner, they’ll most likely answer Spicy Ahi!  They are referring to a restaurant we frequent in Aiea that serves my favorite spicy ahi.  But, what we all order is our own miso salmon.  We just love it!  Many...

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