by Shelah Jean Abubo | Jun 22, 2020 | Go Green; Preserving our 'Aina, Hawaii Culture, Hawaiian Language & History, Things To Do on Kauai, Where to Eat on Kauai
Lyndsey Haraguchi-Nakayama- Fifth Generation Taro Farmer The soothing babble of water trickling into a kalo loi (taro patch) is broken by the honk of a nene goose somewhere in the distance. The cooling, early-morning mist has retreated to the Hanalei Mountains. Midday...
by Shelah Jean Abubo | May 13, 2009 | Things To Do on Kauai, Where to Eat on Kauai
One treat everyone should try on Kauai is Shave Ice. Lest you be confused, shave ice is not a snow cone. Snow cones are made from crushed ice with a little fruit syrup sprinkled on. True Kauai style shave ice (that’s shave, not shaved) uses a sharp blade to...
by Jean & Abbott | Apr 28, 2011 | Things To Do on Kauai, Where to Eat on Kauai
Though I’ve seen it a thousand times, the view of Hanalei Valley’s emerald green taro fields still takes my breath away. If you’re interested in learning more about our agricultural staple – and checking out the last surviving rice mill in Hawaii...
by Shelah Jean Abubo | Aug 16, 2016 | Things To Do on Kauai, Where to Eat on Kauai
There’s no better way to experience the Hawaiian Islands like a local than through the universal language of food. Many agree that Hawaii is a food lover’s dream and with local comfort food coming in many shapes, sizes, (and tastes), it’s easy to dig in and leave...
by Shelah Jean Abubo | Jun 1, 2010 | Daily Dose of Aloha, Where to Eat on Kauai
My dad is the most amazing, inspiring & wonderful human being. He is my hero… I think he really shined in my eyes when I had kids! My father’s love for my boys (2 and 4) is so natural, pure and with no hesitation. I guess, through my ‘mommy...
by Shelah Jean Abubo | Feb 3, 2013 | Where to Eat on Kauai
If you’re staying in a Kauai vacation rental, that probably includes at least one trip to Costco in Lihue to stock up, right? So here’s a tip: stop by Mark’s Place in Puhi before or after. Mark’s is where we get plate lunches (with a gourmet...
