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Hawaii's Flowering Trees
Flowering Trees Dominate the Kauai Summer Landscape
Aug 26, 2022 • 
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Burnt Basque Cheesecake: Really?
Why would anyone deliberately burn a cheesecake? Intrigued, I picked up my iPhone and began searching for information about it. Turns out Basque Burnt…
Aug 17, 2023 • 
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Sourdough in Hawaii
When we moved to Kauai I had to leave behind my beloved sourdough starter in Montana.
Mar 14, 2022 • 
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The Great Chiffon Cake Mystery!
Harry Baker and his cake of the century
Jun 21, 2023 • 
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Sneaky Citrus
Hello, faithful readers, this guest post is by my wife, Dorothy Hinshaw Patent, and you’re in for a treat.
Apr 14, 2022 • 
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Beauty All Around
“Kauai is just so beautiful.” That’s what I say when asked why I love this glorious island.
Apr 27, 2022 • 
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Chickens, Chickens Everywhere!
Soon after visitors to Kauai drive away from the airport and head to their lodgings, they’ll see chickens—roosters, hens, and adorable baby chicks--on…
Mar 31, 2022 • 
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Pavlova Anyone?
This internationally famous dessert is claimed by Australians and New Zealanders as its country’s birthplace. The issue is not settled, and it may never…
Mar 21, 2023 • 
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Will The real SPAM Please Stand UP
Spam, the world-famous seasoned pork meat in a can, celebrates its 85th anniversary this year.
Jul 26, 2022 • 
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Furnishing an Apartment on Kaua'i
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!
Jan 5, 2022 • 
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Green Papaya Salad
Loaded with umami and a most satisfying crunchiness
Mar 6, 2024 • 
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Have a Bowl of Saimin!
If there’s one food that should be Hawaii’s state dish it’s Saimin?
Jun 16, 2022 • 
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