Big plans We had big plans for Maui, we were going to do some hiking on the many trails available, some snorkelling and visit all sorts of sites but everything was postponed. Two days after arriving I (Nat) badly sprained my ankle and two weeks later it’s still not completely healed. Plans had to be […]
East Maui Taro Festival – TARO GNOCCHI – GOAT CHEESE CREAM SAUCE
Hana’s annual East Maui Taro Festival We were lucky to have arrived on Maui the day before Hana’s annual East Maui Taro Festival, held on the baseball diamond sitting right in the middle of town. This year the weather was perfect and people came from all over the island to celebrate the mighty taro root […]
From Ottawa to Maui – JACKFRUIT HOT SAUCE
Here we are Well here we are, sitting in a beautiful house not too far from Haleakala on the island of Maui. It’s 83 degrees (28C) outside and sunny but every once in a while a rain shower passes over and dampens the rainforest. The ridiculously long and cold winter of home seems a distant […]
Getting called out by the universe
Ukulele player at a fancy hotel Very few people know that it is a dream of mine to retire in Hawaii as an ukulele player at a fancy hotel. I would be surrounded by happy people in paradise and playing happy music, what could be better? A few years ago while visiting Maui we rented […]
Honest Food Tales – Pastry Chef Online
Saxapahaw General Store Many people spend years of their lives traveling around the globe in search of the perfect meal. That experience that will stand out among all other culinary experiences. That perfect bite. Entire television shows are devoted to this idea, and they stir up wanderlust in their viewers. While I do enjoy traveling […]
Best Deep Dish and Beer: The Chicago Experience
A city’s reputation can be based on any number of possible characteristics including its history, architecture, culture and, of course, food. While Chicago is known for its rich history, numerous art galleries, and high-rise buildings that make up the picturesque skyline, the cuisine plays a big part in defining the city. While it is considered […]
Honest Food Tales – Chow and Chatter
Temecula Just 1 1/2 hours from the metropolis of LA there’s a wonderful up and coming town full of food and wine delights called Temecula. The name Temecula comes from the Luiseno Indian word of “temet” meaning sun and “ngna” meaning place of. It has a Mediterranean climate, warm summer days and mild winters and […]
Only In New York
No, we’re not in New York. Earlier this week someone sent me a link to a video of an ad campaign put on by Virgin Atlantic. Virgin Atlantic set up a luxury bench on Broadway in the Flatiron district, treating people who sat on it to first class service (watch the video below to see people’s reactions), […]