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GRANDMA'S PLANTATION-STYLE FRIED CHICKEN
Mom describes this dish simply as "a treat." On the plantation, fried chicken was saved for special family picnics or beach days with...

Cari Taira
Apr 19, 20232 min read
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Unique and Savory Okinawan Soba
Okinawan 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 Taira
Sep 20, 20212 min read
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Menchi Katsu Burger Bought & Homemade Recipe
My 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...

Cari Taira
Aug 24, 20212 min read
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Spam Musubi and Tofu Musubi
Hi Everyone! Today we are celebrating Aiko's 2nd birthday! One of the foods that we made on this day was spam and tofu musubi! Spam...

Cari Taira
Aug 11, 20212 min read
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Summer Noodle Recipes: Soba and Somen Salad
Cold noodle dishes are one of the most satisfying ways to enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner during the summer. It's refreshing, sweet,...

Cari Taira
Aug 10, 20212 min read
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BENTO LUNCH (Tonkatsu, Namasu, Horenso No Tamago Maki) Recipe
Living in Hawaii, bento box style lunches and dinners are very popular. They come in all shapes and sizes and are sold at convenience...

Cari Taira
Jul 7, 20214 min read
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Summer Eats: Plan a Shabu Shabu, Hot Pot Dinner Date Night At Home Experience
Shabu Shabu is a perfect dish to prepare for date night or a night in with family because people come together, sit around a pot of...

Cari Taira
Jun 30, 20214 min read
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Hawaii's Best Local Potato and Macaroni Salad Recipe
In 2013 I recorded my grandparents from Laupahoehoe, Hawaii making their potato and macaroni salad. Since it's been on YouTube, it's...

Cari Taira
Jun 28, 20214 min read
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Summer Eats-How to Plan And Execute The Best Yakiniku (Korean Barbeque) Family Experience
Summertime is perfect for outdoor dining and family picnics! A creative way to share food and fun with the family is to plan "Yakiniku...

Cari Taira
Jun 15, 20214 min read
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Local Andagi Made In Hawaii- Okinawan Doughnut Recipe
Grandma Taira made really delicious andagi throughout my childhood. Growing up, I took for granted how often she would cook for us. At...

Cari Taira
Jun 10, 20213 min read
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