A Special Announcement from Greg
Aloha, my faithful readers. When I began “So You Want to Live in Hawaii,” my goal was to include you on a journey of discovery as Dorothy and I fell under Kauai’s spell. The people, beauty, climate, farmers markets, and foods, are all contributing in many ways to our new lives here, and we’ve described them a lot in these free newsletters.
I’m now adding a paid option that will allow me to feature more in-depth stories, recipes, and tips for those of you who may want to spend an extended time in Hawaii.
But don’t worry! The free newsletters will continue as usual.
My first paid newsletter, arriving on August 9, will feature malasadas, a doughnut brought to the islands in the late 1800s by Portuguese laborers who worked in the cane fields.
When I cooked up a batch of malasadas recently, our neighbors went wild. Malasadas should be eaten warm, and when I delivered my samples, the extremely loud, happy voices, coming from sugared lips, told me they were a hit. One neighbor texted that they were the best malasadas he’d ever eaten. That sure made me happy.
I’ve written up my malasada recipe, one I learned on the island of Terceira in the Azores, for my first paid newsletter. Lots of photos accompany the recipe.
Let me repeat. There will always be a free newsletter, like the ones you’ve been enjoying for most of this year! The paid option is just that, for more in-depth stories and recipes.
If you choose to sign up for the paid newsletters, Substack has set a minimum monthly fee of $5. I was able to set a yearly fee of $30, which comes to half the monthly rate.
Mahalo for all your kind words and support.
Greg
When I was in Hawaii visiting friends and family, I was surprised when my cousin told me that there is a significant Portuguese community in Hawaii.
My family loves homemade fried breads. I will have to try this recipe when they come for visits!
Malasada dough is very easy to make, especially with a stand mixer. Do let me know the reactions of your eager eaters.