Cari TairaSimple Miso Soup Recipe, A Nostalgic and Timeless Hawaii FavoriteGrowing up, I loved eating my mom's miso soup! Nothing beat a hot bowl of miso soup with tofu, onion, wakame, and rice! Sometime I...
Cari TairaWhat's In My Hospital Bag, Getting Ready For Labor and Postpartum (Freezer Foods), What I'm ReadingWhat's In My Hospital Bag, Postpartum, Freezer Foods, Mindful Birthing, Getting Ready for Labor
Cari TairaLocal Hawaiian Banana Bread, My Grandma's RecipeSince I was little, I have fond memories of my mom and dad making banana bread during every holiday season. My parents would tag team...
Cari Taira35 WEEKS PREGNANT, My Pregnancy Journey... So FarCurrently as I am writing this, I am in the final weeks of my pregnancy. Aches and pains in my back, shortness of breath when I move or...
Cari TairaBABYMOON AT 33 WEEKS PREGNANT, SUMMER TRAVEL TO PORTLAND, OREGONAt the end of May 2022, Reid and I decided to take one last trip together to Oregon before baby arrives. WHY OREGON? Since we are both...
Cari TairaJapanese Fried Chicken (Chicken Karaage)Japanese fried chicken or chicken karaage is one of my favorite ways to eat fried chicken. Its tender in the inside and each crispy bite...
Cari TairaThe ULTIMATE Chinese Style Steamed Fish Cooking a whole fish in Asian culture generally symbolizes happiness, prosperity, and good luck. Today, my husband Reid is sharing with...
Cari TairaUnique and Savory Okinawan SobaOkinawan soba is one of the most unique and tasty noodle soups that I've ever tried. Today, Reid and I make a savory homemade pork...
Cari TairaDate Night in Waikiki, Dinner and a ShowThe Waikiki nightlife is full of live music, bustling hotels, creative street performers, and crowded with people. Most weekends, Reid...
Cari TairaMenchi Katsu Burger Bought & Homemade RecipeMy husband Reid and I were craving burgers the other day... but we didn't want just any burger, we wanted to try a Menchi burger. A...