Third Friday Kaimuki - 12/21/12

Third Fridays Kaimuki Info

Happy Thanksgiving 2012!

Get ready. Get set. Shop! Black Friday Hours!

Trying to get an early start on your Christmas shopping?  Check out Hawaii's Black Friday holiday shopping hours, click on the link to Hawaii News Now below.  Happy Shopping!


http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/20113146/hawaii-black-friday-holiday-shopping-hours

Discover Kaka'ako

 

Celebrate all the wonderful things that Kaka'ako has to offer at Discover Kaka'ako.

Life in the Islands is truly a unique experience. We literally live in a veritable cornucopia of different arts, businesses, and cultures.  Every second Saturday from 3-7 p.m. at Ward Centers, Discover Kakaako, part of the “Discover Our Islands” campaign, showcases the unique offerings in food, music, fashion & fun of the Kakaako district.

To learn more, check out: http://discoverkakaako.com/

2012 Hawaii International Film Festival

Where:  Regal Dole Cannery Stadium 18 Theatres &

             IMAX and Hawaii Theatre

When:   October 11th to 21st

To learn more, check out http://www.hiff.org/

Eat the Street - August 2012

August Moon 2012

 

The fourth annual August Moon is a chance for guests to taste wines from more than 30 winemakers, graze on small plates from top food venues, and buy art—all to help bring arts education to Hawai‘i’s children.

The event is a special opportunity for wine enthusiasts. Every summer, Johnson Brothers of Hawaii selects a stellar lineup of winemakers that it represents for a tour to allow industry insiders a taste of their products. August Moon allows the general public in on the wine action.

Tickets still available at the door for $95.

To learn more, check out the Honolulu Museum of Art Website at http://honolulumuseum.org/11652-august_moon_benefit_arts_education

Mahalo for visiting!

Mahalo to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality and Foodservice Expo to visit and check out our new designs and products! If you missed us at the show, please stop by the office for a visit or contact us to request a sample! We would love to show you the new products we introduced at the show:  Novacart Bakery Packaging, Ecotencil Ecotaster Mini Spoons, and our Hawaiian Paisley craft cards.  Aloha!

www.danalabels.com 

 

Mini Smores! Yum!

Super yummy and super easy.  Three simple ingredients, lots of smiles!  Happy Eating!

MINI SMORES

Ingredients:

1 box Honey Maid Lil' Square Graham Crackers (any mini graham crackers will work)

1 bag of Hershey's Kisses

1 bag of mini marshmallows

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil.  Place graham crackers on the sheet and top with Hershey's Kisses.   Bake for 2-1/2 to 3 minutes - just until chocolate is soft.  Remove from the oven and immediately press the mini marshmallows into the center of each.  Cool and enjoy!  (You can also put the snacks in the refrigerator to set after they have cooled slightly.)

Ingredients:  Mini Graham Crackers, Chocolate Kisses & Mini Marshmallows

Graham Crackers on Lined Cookie Sheet with Kisses on Top!

Press the mini marshmallows into the center of the kisses immediately after you remove them from the oven.

YUM!

Support Our Local Libraries - 2012

http://friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org/

Happy Father's Day 2012!

Kamehameha Day 2012

Enjoy Kamehameha Day! 

More Pictures from the Lei Draping Ceremony for Kamehameha Day

Lei Making

Lei making (and giving) is a special tradition in Hawaii.  Fresh flowers aren't always available, so we've thought of a great alternative using our labels.  It's super easy and great for any special occasion or holiday:  graduations, birthdays, retirements, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Teacher's Appreciation Day, etc.  For a fun twist, use different candies or small items (toys, etc.).  Have fun and enjoy!

Supply List

55 inches of poly tubing (sold at most craft stores)

9 pieces curling ribbon (cut into 12 inch long pieces)

9 M&M fun size packets (or any candy/item you like that is approx the same size)

9 labels  - we prefer Dana Labels ;o)
4 pieces of tape (about 1.5 inches long) 

Supplies:  poly tubing, curling ribbon, M&M packets and labels (oops, forgot the tape)

Place tape at the end of the poly tubing so the M&M packets do not fall out when inserting.

Be sure to leave extra room at the beginning of the lei.  This is very important because you will be tying the end sections together with curling ribbon.  Place label on the poly tubing, then insert the candy. This allows the label to lay better. 

Be sure to tie the curling ribbon after you insert each candy.

After you have used all the M&M packets, tape the end to close the poly tubing (the same way you did in the beginning).  Then, overlap the ends of the poly tubing to form a circle.  Tape each side to secure.  Tie two pieces of curling ribbon over the overlapped section (in the center) to secure.

Curl each section of the ribbon with scissors.

You're done!

We made a lei for Father's Day too!

Chocolate Pretzel Snacks - Yum!

Super yummy and super easy.  Three simple ingredients, one great snack!  Happy Eating!

CHOCOLATE PRETZEL SNACKS

Ingredients:

1 bag of Butter Snap Pretzel Squares (any mini pretzels will work)

1 bag of Hershey's Kisses

1 large bag of M&Ms

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil.  Place pretzels on sheet and top with Hershey's Kisses.   Bake for 2-1/2 to 3 minutes - just until chocolate is soft.  Remove from the oven and immediately press M&Ms into the center of each.  Cool and enjoy!  (You can also put the snacks in the refrigerator to set after they have cooled slightly.)

Other fun suggestions:  Use Hershey's Hugs (Milk and White Chocolate) for a fun striped look.  Use the same colored M&Ms for a color theme - graduation colors, birthdays, holidays, etc.  Use Reese's Pieces for a more peanut buttery treat.

Ingredients:  Pretzels, Chocolate Kisses & M&Ms

Pretzels on Lined Cookie Sheet with Kisses on Top!

Cinco de Mayo Street Festival 2012

Where:  Honolulu - Downtown - Chinatown

When:  Saturday, May 5th, 6 to 10 pm

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2012!  The Cinco de Mayo Street Festival highlights Honolulu's connection to all the beautiful colors, cuisine, arts, music and folklore of Mexico.

http://www.firstfridayhawaii.com/