Monthly Archives: November 2008

4.5 hours later… the turkey is done!  The glaze on top is pineapple jam (another Hawaiian variation). This is the gravy and vegetables from the bottom Finally.. all done Turkey (about 5% of the entire bird), stuffing, cranberry relish, candied … Continue reading →

The big day finally arived.  I woke up around 8 and went a quick run before heading to the kitchen.   First thing was to get the stuffing ready.  Cooked up the rice a roni and roasted some chestnuts.   … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and it really is nice to be back home to celebrate it.   Food & Football.  What could be better.  Tomorrow’s menu will include:   -Turkey (18 pounds! Cost only $5… by far the best deal … Continue reading →

I got my General Excise Tax License today from the State of Hawaii.  This is basically the Hawaii sales tax.  Lucky for me, I won’t be selling anything within Hawaii so no need to collect it!

After I tore up my board (and arm) on the reef at Wailupe, I started coming here to Makapuu to surf.  Its a long drive (13km) but the water is deep and it is usually pretty empty.   It is also … Continue reading →

Ihadn’t cooked 三杯雞 since I left Singapore so when I saw some some nice cheap basil in Chinatown today… I decided to give a go.  

I’ve been meaning to hike up Hawaii Loa Ridge for a long time and Robbie’s visit finally gave me the chance.  This hike starts pretty high up… but was by no means easy. View near the base of the trail. … Continue reading →

I am now a small business owner!  check us out @ http://www.westhawaiianorchids.com

Leonards is a local institution here in Honolulu.  I hadn’t been back in a long time.  I thought Robbie would become one with this establishment.  I was right.  Their Malasada’s are amazing (little dounuts).  They are served hot all day long. … Continue reading →

Went over the east side for some fishing today.  No fish… but it was a beautiful day.