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Saturday, September 21, 2024

PLUMERIA BEACH HOUSE

Driving home from work on a Friday afternoon which is usually very happy because I am on the way to hang out with our dog.  Nowadays, there is no dog to come home to which breaks my heart.  Many tears are shed on the drive.  Decided to get off the freeway and head to Jersey Mikes to grab an Italian Sandwich.  While at the light I was crying and thinking about going home to the empty house.  Decided to take a left and head to The Kahala Hotel for lunch.  Wanted to sit at my happy place and just contemplate life and remember our dog who loved The Kahala.  She would sit under our table when we ate at the Plumeria Beach House or on the Veranda. I like the bar at Plumeria Beach House so I often order there and then sit at the tables outside.  My fave table has a great view of the pool and beach.  On this day I settled in with a glass of wine and just took in the view, breeze and serenity of The Kahala.  Ordered the Beach House Salad with Crab and Shrimp and was in heaven.  I ate slow and just took it all in while remembering how much our dog loved roaming the grounds here.  She would walk along the beach with us and then take time to smell every inch of the hedges and grass.  I was alone on this day but oh so happy and content.  Really no other place I would rather be.  My salad was disappearing and I was still hungry.  I asked the bartender if they could do a plate of Sashimi.  At first he said no, but then he said he would check with the kitchen as Sashimi is not on the menu.  He returned with a smile and said they would be happy to serve me Sashimi.  Sashimi arrived and again it was a heavenly moment.  I wanted to stay here into the night but my Wife didn't want to come down because of her memories of being with our dog here.  She said she would just cry being the entire time.  This was so calming and I savored every bit of the Sashimi and moment with my thoughts.  Really thinking that I should make this an every Friday thing and just might do it.
Click links below to view previous posts on Plumeria Beach House; 

BEACH HOUSE SALAD

HAPPY ALOHA FRIDAY FROM PARADISE

SASHIMI WITH A VIEW


CANNOT EXPRESS HOW MUCH I MISS OUR DOG SUNNY

 

Friday, September 20, 2024

BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

WINGS SEASONED WITH GARLIC SEASONING AND PEPPER

AIR FRYER AT 380 DEGREES FOR 10 MINUTES - TURN AND HEAT 10 MORE MINUTES

ORIGINAL ANCHOR BAR WING SAUCE

COAT WINGS IN SAUCE AND SERVE

SIMPLY DELICIOUS
 

Monday, September 16, 2024

WEDGE SALAD WITH BACON, EGG AND AVOCADO

DINNER AT HOME

I love a good Wedge Salad and often order them at restaurants and especially steak houses.  This one made at home is as good or better than any restaurant.  I like Bacon, Egg, Avocado, Tomato, Crumbled Blue Cheese and a Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing.  Also Roasted Beets if we have them.  This fills me up and is so satisfying.  Really a meal in itself.
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WEDGE SALAD WITH BACON, EGG AND AVOCADO

Sunday, September 15, 2024

SASHIMI AND AVOCADO

DINNER AT HOME

One of my all-time fave dinners is simply Sashimi and Avocado.  Blessed to live in Hawaii where we get a good supply of fresh Ahi Tuna.  Prices are sky high right now with this block costing almost $30.  


AHI BLOCK IS READY FOR MY JAPANESE KNIFE

 

Saturday, September 14, 2024

HOUSE WITHOUT A KEY - HALEKULANI HOTEL


Enjoyed an early dinner at the Halekulani Hotel in Waikiki.  What a beautiful place to enjoy a glass of vino and some good food.  Started with a nice crisp chardonney with some Ahi Tataki.  Next up was the Roasted Beet Salad.  Loved the Beets and Veggies but not a fan of the lettuce they use.  The Hamachi Kama was pretty good but not great.  Service was excellent.
Click links below to view previous posts on House Without a Key;

HOUSE WITHOUT A KEY

PARADISE IN WAIKIKI

HOUSE WITHOUT A KEY MENU


A LITTLE VINO WITH MY AHI

AHI TATAKI

BEET SALAD

HAMACHI KAMA

DATE NIGHT AT HOUSE WITHOUT A KEY

 

RIBEYE ON THE LANAI

DINNER AT HOME

I love a perfectly seasoned and cooked steak at home.  My Wife is an expert at cooking steaks so she always gets the call to cook when we have steak.  Served this Ribeye with Twice Baked Potatoes with Cheddar and Parmesan Cheese, Sour Cream and Butter.  Yum!

RIBEYE WITH TWICE BAKED POTATO

THE PERFECT RIBEYE

RIBEYE ON THE LANAI

Thursday, September 12, 2024

SALMON WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

One of our all time favorite home cooked meals is Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce.  This was especially good because our friends brought the Salmon back from their trip to Alaska.  Super fresh, wild and delicious!

SALMON WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

DINNER ON THE LANAI ON A WARM HAWAIIAN NIGHT

 

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

PASTA WITH ROASTED TOMATOES AND ONION

DINNER AT HOME

This has become one of our favorite Pasta dishes, especially when you have extra tomatoes and onions that you want to use up before they spoil.  Simple ingredients, easy to make and delicious!
Click link below to view recipe;
PASTA WITH ROASTED TOMATOES AND ONION

 

Monday, September 9, 2024

FAMILY BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR AVA

Blessed to have my Wife's family in Hawaii.  Her Sister's Daughter Ava celebrated her 7th Birthday with the family.  Great mix of Filipino, Vietnamese and American food.

FAMILY BIRTHDAY PARTY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AVA

BEAUTIFUL EVENING IN KAKAAKO

OUTDOOR PARTY DECK

AIR CONDITIONING INDOORS

THE STAR OF THE EVENING

SOUS VIDE TOMAHAWK RIBEYES

SOUS VIDE AND NOT GRILLED

JESSE ON GRILL DUTY

DELICIOUS VARIETY OF FOODS

TOMAHAWK RIBEYES

CUT FOR EASY EATING

PORK SKEWERS

PIG EARS

CORN ON THE COBB WITH BUTTER

CAJUN SHRIMP

VIETNAMESE SUMMER ROLLS


PANCIT

FRESH FRUIT

FILIPINO DESSERTS