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Ceviche for Everyone

January 2, 2013

It’s citrus season in Hawaii.  Citrus is a thing of wonder.  It can add acid, sweetness and zest to the food it touches. I really really love ceviche.  Fresh fish is abundant here.  I often cook fish centric meals for my clients from whole fish or whole sides.  When portioning out the fish, I often [...]

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Summer Stone Fruit Rockin’ Recipe

August 25, 2012

I am constantly on the hunt for scrumptious healthy desserts that scratch that itch for something sweet after a meal without spiking your insulin levels through the roof. Emmett, my Dad, is the inspiration for this grilled peach with raspberry sauce creation. He’s one of those folks that “needs” a little something dulce after dinner. [...]

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Yes, I am a saucy girl.

April 19, 2012

  I absolutely love what sauces do to transform food, particularly vegetables.  Maui has a sublime climate not only for locals and visitors alike, but also for growing food. Here’s a recipe for another magical super sauce I put on EVERYTHING.  It’s lovely on fresh picked greens and grilled vegetables and positively transformative on fish, [...]

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Muling Over My Love of Mulberries

March 29, 2012

You gotta love a fruit there’s a song about skipping around its bush. Mulberries are high in fiber, resveratrol, vitamin K, vitamin C, and iron. In Maui, they are poppin’. I buy a bunch & freeze any extra. Here’s a recipe for my super secret sauce made from this healthful fruit. TRUFFLED MULBERRY SAUCE 2 [...]

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Rethinking Morning Carbs

January 23, 2012

Instead of potatoes, rice or toast for breakfast, I have been creating inspired sides of complex carbohydrates to accompany those eggs I so love in the AM. Spicing up those vege side dishes with different flavor profiles keeps it interesting and delicious. Keeping out bodies fueled with beautiful, fresh food is the best way to [...]

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TEDxMaui

January 22, 2012

http://instagr.am/p/jnzzC/ Words are not enough to describe the excitement for this astonishing event. Dania Katz and I are ready! Sent from my iPhone

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Falling for Pomegranates and Persimmons

November 16, 2011

Pomegranates and Persimmons let all Mauiians know Fall is upon us. Fuyu persimmons make a perfect “cracker” to hold some great cheese and pomegranate seed garnish. Beautiful to see and scrumptious to eat. Be sure to purchase the Fuyu variety of persimmon for this task as they are sweet and firm. They have a flat bottom. [...]

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Local San Diego Venus Clams with My Man

October 7, 2011

One look at Paul’s slurping mug says it all. My Cape Cod beau is a pro at all things shellfish & La Jolla based Whisknladle does not disappoint. Housemade sausage & preserved orange create the perfect addition. One of my all time fab places to dine. Sent from my iPhone

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Grilled Padron Peppers

October 2, 2011

Fire up the grill, ice down the beer and dust off your margarita shaker. I discovered these scrumptious grilled Padron peppers on a trip to Miami with my BFF, Cooch.   They were served as bar snacks and proved to be a perfect foil for cold beer or any tequila based concoction. They are seasonal [...]

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Slow Food Maui Chicken Class

September 28, 2011

From start to finish. Be careful, Jana. Pull those guts out clean. Mahalo Chef Bobby Santos for sharing your mad skills. Sent from my iPhone

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