Zsoli's Chimney Cakes

Chimney Cakes.  Yum!

Happy Eating at:
Zsoli's Chimney Cakes
Ala Moana Center, Street Level
Next to the Makai Food Court
Ph:  631-8070

Pecan Chimney Cake

Cinnamon Chimney Cake & Rainbow Sprinkle Chimney Cake

Chocolate Chimney Cake

 

www.chimneycakehawaii.com

Happy Thanksgiving!

Aiea Manapua & Snacks

Love Manapua?  Then you're in for a treat at Aiea Manapua & Snacks.  They have a wonderful assortment of tasty manapua and snacks....from traditional Char Siu Bau to Pizza Manapua.  Super tasty.  Happy Eating!

Happy Eating at:
Aiea Manapua & Snacks
99-149 Moanalua Road
Aiea, HI  96701
Ph:  488-7443

 

Delicious Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake

If pumkpin pie is not your thing or you're looking for a chocolate fix, then you will enjoy this recipe.  It is super moist and delicious.  Enjoy!

  Chocolate Mix:
  1 box chocolate cake mix
  1 box instant vanilla pudding
  4 eggs
  1 cup hot water
  1 tsp vanilla
  3/4 cup oil

Cream Cheese Mix:
  1 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  1/2 cup sugar
  1 egg
  1/2 cup chocolate chips

Mix all ingredients for chocolate cake mix.  Pour into greased 9 x 13 inch pan.

Mix all cream cheese mix ingredients.  Pour over chocolate cake mix.  Use knife to swirl.

Bake at 300 degrees for 40-60 minutes.  Test for doneness.

Ladyslipper Orchids - Happy Shots (November 2010)

A Day for the Whole Family at Mission Houses Museum

Mission Houses Musem hosts "A Day For the Whole Family" Saturday.  There's something for everyone...from crafts to lauhala demonstartions, sack races to pie-eating contest and pony rides.  Sounds like a great way to spend your Saturday!  Admission is $3/person or $12/family.

Where:  Mission Houses Museum
             553 South King Street
             Honolulu, HI 
             Ph:  531-0481
When:  Saturday, November 20th, 9 am to 4 pm

http://www.missionhouses.org/mhm/whats-happening

11th Annual Gingerbread Family Festival

Join in the fun at the 11th Annual Oahu Gingerbread Family Festival.  Build your Gingerbread House while Top Chefs compete in a Gingerbread Showdown! $39 per Gingerbread Kit.  A benefit for Easter Seals Hawaii.  For more info and gingerbread reservation forms, just click on the link below.  Hurry, space is limited.

Where:  Neal Blasidell Center, Exhibition Hall
When:  Sunday, December 5th
            9:30 am to 11:30 am
                       or
           12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

 

Link to GingerbreadFestival

Fantastic Furikake Chips

Crispy.  Tasty.  Addictive.  Worth the calories! 

Happy Eating at:
Furukawa-Sansei Chips, Inc.
82-6155 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kona, HI 96704
Ph:  (808) 323-3785

http://www.konachips.net/

Kabocha Pumpkin Pie

Light.  Flaky.  Delectable.  A wonderful spin on pumpkin pie.  When I first saw the sign for Kabocha Pumpkin Pie, I was intrigued.  After one sampling, I was hooked!  Hurry...Boulangerie only makes the Kabocha Pumpkin Pie until Thanksgiving.  They are offering a 10% discount on pre-orders to be picked up the week of Thanskgiving.  Happy Eating! 

Happy Eating at:
Boulangerie Bakery
1495 Sounth King Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
Ph: 949-1588

Menehune Mac's Gourmet Hawaiian Boutique Now Open in Windward Mall for the Holidays

Menehune Mac's Gourmet Hawaiian Boutique offers a wonderful and yummy assortment of chocolates, cookies, local style treats and t-shirts!  A great gift for anyone on your holiday shopping list.  Happy Shopping and Eating!

Christmas Tree Box filled with Solid Milk Chocolate Ornaments & Santa Box filled with White Petite Mints

 

 

Lucky Cat & Dragon Bags filled with 6 pieces of Milk Chocolate Mac Nut Candies

 

Menehune Mac Gourmet Hawaiian Boutique
Windward Mall
(Now thru December 28th)

or check out the Menehune Mac Factory Store & Gift Center at:
707A Waiakamilo Road
Honolulu, HI 96817
Ph:  841-3344

http://www.menehunemac.com

Restaurant Week Hawaii 2010 - The Most Delicious Week of the Year

Restaurant Week Hawaii–Showcasing Hawaii's restaurants and supporting the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Diamond Head
 
EAT OUT!
The third annual Restaurant Week Hawaii will be a seven day celebration of the cuisine scene in Hawaii. From fine dining to fast-food, participating restaurants will feature special menu items, promotions and discounts. Diners can sample Hawaii's newest restaurants, dine at old favorites and taste a variety of exceptional dishes now being prepared by Hawaii's chefs using locally grown produce. Restaurant Week is a reminder that Hawaii is a culinary destination with top chefs, farm to table dining, wonderful wine and a lot more to discover and explore.

For more info and a list of participating restaurants, click on the link below.  Happy Eating!

http://www.restaurantweekhawaii.com

Garden Island Range & Food Festival

The Garden Island Range & Food Festival proudly brings together the Kaua‘i Community and the cattlemen, farmers and chefs to taste healthy, local and nutritious foods and meals. Tickets are $35 per person; $17.50 for children ages 6 through 12; free for children 5 and under.

Where: Kilohana Pavilion, Kilohana Plantation
           3-2087 Kaumualii Highway
           Lihue, Kauai
           Ph: 808-338-0111
When:  Sunday, November 14th, 11 am to 2 pm

Arts & Crafts at KCC

DIAMOND HEAD ARTS & CRAFT FAIR 
More than 220 craft booths, plus ono food! Admission is free.

Where: Kapiolani Community College
           4303 Diamond Head Road
           Ph: 737-7371
When:  Sunday, November 14th, 9 am to 2 pm

It's a Fair-Filled Saturday!

HANAHAU'OLI SCHOOL CHILDREN'S FAIR 

Games, Prizes, Pony Rides, Crafts for Kids, Face-Painting, Nail and Hair Spa, Bake Sale, Country Store, White Elephant, Art Show, Food from Chefs D.K. Kodama and Ed Kenney, Waiola Shave Ice.  Admission is free.

Where:  1922 Makiki Street
             Honolulu, HI  96822
             www.hanahauoli.org
When:  Saturday, November 13th, 10 am to 3 pm

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SEASON'S BEST AIEA CRAFT & GIFT FAIR

Over 150 booths...Admission is free.  

Where:  Aiea Elementary School
             99-370 Moanalua Road
             Honolulu, HI  96701
             Ph:  683-6064
When:  Saturday, November 13th, 8 am to 2 pm

Happy Shopping!

Festival of Giving Shopping Extravaganza at Ward Centers

Shopping, Food, Family Fun Activities and Free Gift Wrapping...sounds like fun to us!  Exclusive offers at over 100 Ward Shops and Restaurants.  Get great savings and help the community.  Tickets are only $10 each at participating Ward stores or at the Festival.  

Where:  Ward Centers
When:  Friday, November 12th, 10 am to 9 pm
            Saturday, November 13th, 10 am to 9 pm
            Sunday, November 14th, 10 am to 6 pm

http://www.wardcenters.com/Events/current/FestivalofGiving.html

Celebrate Veteran's Day

Click on the link below for information & kids activities for Veteran's Day: 

http://www4.va.gov/kids/

Unique & Beautiful Anthuriums - Happy Shots (November 2010)

Furikake Party Mix by Cookies in Paradise

Crunchy and delicious!  Great as a snack or holiday gift.  One of our favorites! 

Cookies in Paradise
Phone:  (808) 486-3013

Boulangerie Bakery

Meringue Pie.  Light and flaky with just the right amount of sweetness.  Definitely addictive.  My favorite!  All sorts of yummy Asian-inspired pastry treats to try!  Happy Eating!

Happy Eating at:
Boulangerie Bakery
1495 South King Street
Honolulu, HI  96814
Phone:  949-1588