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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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KALUA PORK & HAMBURGER LOCO MOCO RECIPES
What better way to "brunch" as a family than to make homemade loco moco's! My mom made her delicious hamburger patties, my husband Reid...
Cari Taira
Jul 28, 20212 min read
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Summer Reading Recommendations and My First Kindle
To give some context around my passion for reading, or lack there of, growing up I never enjoyed reading. I would do whatever I could to...
Cari Taira
Jul 17, 20214 min read
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Things to Know Before Visiting Hawaii's Sea Life Park
A couple weeks ago the family and I decided to visit Hawaii's Sea Life Park. Growing up in Hawaii, I remember visiting Sea Life Park...
Cari Taira
Jul 14, 20214 min read
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Afternoon High Tea Baby Shower-First Gathering Since The Pandemic
Life is finally starting to look somewhat normal. Yes, we still wear masks in public (mainly in indoor spaces) and social distancing...
Cari Taira
Jul 8, 20213 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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Takoyaki and Yakisoba: A Hawaii Food Review, Make at Home or Buy?
Summer time reminds of of Japanese festivals, matsuri's and Obon celebrations. One of my favorite foods to eat during the summer at...
Cari Taira
Jun 22, 20215 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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Wise Words From Grandpa
Lifestyle Blog At almost every family get together, our family has this tradition of standing around in a circle, thanking everyone for...
Cari Taira
Jun 2, 20212 min read
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