Your Style ~ Yourself ~ Your Life
Do you have food memories? I have foods that are inextricably tied to certain places, events, and, more than perhaps anything else, people. Food memories can be a unique, visceral way of virtually transporting yourself to different times, places, and to connect – or reconnect – with distant friends or family. I reconnect with my long-deceased grandparents with every Saint… Read More
Are you ready to try these mix and match Instapot recipes? Are you in a dinner rut? Do you need some help to rethink what’s on the menu? Is your pressure cooker gathering dust in a corner while you surrender and order pizza? Try these easy mix and match Instapot recipes for a fresh take on dinner. Choose one from each… Read More
The Big Game is always in the dead of winter, so celebrating Big Island style can help ease those mid-winter blues. Plus a tropical theme makes the menu itself something to celebrate, regardless of which team wins – or if you are just watching the commercials. Use your new air fryer: Huli Huli chicken wings If an air fryer is… Read More
What are your top Trader Joe’s picks? If you live near Trader Joe’s, you probably live at Trader’s Joe’s. For me, it is one of the only places where grocery shopping is invariably interesting and enjoyable. And, with the notable exception of Sunday evenings when the lines tend to be interminable, it is my go-to stop for sips, snacks and… Read More
What are your holiday food traditions? Are warm baking spices a prerequisite to the season? Or do you need a standing rib roast to make it official? Here are five holiday food traditions that you may want to include in your home this season. Decorate a gingerbread house: Decorating for the holidays in our house can be challenging, so an… Read More
Does the fall weather – and produce – inspire you to bake? After a summer filled with “assembling” fresh fruits and vegetables into salads, slaws, and salsas, there is something satisfying about coming inside and turning on the oven. Here are two great cakes for fall celebrations. This fall, I’ve taken two recipes I’ve been making for awhile and tweaked… Read More
Are you ready to grill your pizza? Homemade pizza tends to have a mediocre reputation. Unless you have installed a several-thousand-dollar imported Neapolitan-style pizza oven in your backyard, it can really be hit or miss. But if you have a teen or tween with a growing appetite, it can be appealing to make a batch of this crowd-pleaser without the extra… Read More
It is the season for fall treats. School is back in full swing, which means it is time for bake sales, parties and get-togethers. If you have a dairy- and gluten-free crew, it can be hard to find a recipe to please. I’ve found success with this recipe from Betty Rocker, though it definitely has both tree nuts and peanuts,… Read More
Do You Need a Thanksgiving Menu Planner? More than many other holidays, Thanksgiving tends to be a holiday steeped in tradition. If you don’t have your aunt’s stuffing and your cousin’s pumpkin pie, then you might as well skip the whole thing. But sometimes change can be good. Here is our approach to Thanksgiving – some of which never changes,… Read More
