Locals always support locals that do well. Whether one is a star athlete like Marcus Mariota making waves on a national level or a Grammy-Award winning musician like Bruno Mars, the people of Hawaii go all out to show their…
It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important,” wrote Arthur Conan Doyle, author of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. This notion rings true in many aspects of life, even when it…
Locals love to eat meat slathered in teriyaki sauce, shoyu and brown gravy. While these tried-and-true sauces are island staples, I want to suggest a delicious alternative — barbecue sauce. The decadent red-hued sauce typically is found on the tables…
Love is in the air, as it seems just about everyone I know is either getting proposed to or tying the knot. In fact, one of my best friends just got married last week — I still am daydreaming about…
Time is flying by at lighting speed. In just a few months, we will be waving goodbye to 2018! It feels like I just was penning my annual “things I want to accomplish this year” list on New Year’s Eve…
I watched the movie Crazy Rich Asians last week and completely fell in love. In fact, after watching the box office hit, I devised a plan to live out my own version of the film and pretend for a day…
As a University of Hawaii at Manoa alumna, I cannot help but get excited to cheer on Hawaii Rainbow Warriors this season. With many action-packed games lined up, I also am looking forward to the game day treats I will…
My mom has been a health fanatic for as long as I can remember, far before hipster juice bars and non-GMO labels. In fact, most of my early childhood memories involve her serving up colorful fruits and vegetables on pretty…
When the sun’s rays are beaming bright and you are craving something cool, what do you usually reach for? Most locals will say shave ice or an ice cream cone. While I am a fan of both, I decided to…
Once upon a time, I was a vegetarian who steered clear from beef. But those days are long gone, as I now welcome any form of meat in my diet. In fact, I usually eat a juicy burger or steak…