Cari TairaApr 19, 20232 min readGRANDMA'S PLANTATION-STYLE FRIED CHICKENMom describes this dish simply as "a treat." On the plantation, fried chicken was saved for special family picnics or beach days with...
Cari TairaSep 20, 20212 min readUnique and Savory Okinawan SobaOkinawan soba is one of the most unique and tasty noodle soups that I've ever tried. Today, Reid and I make a savory homemade pork...
Cari TairaAug 24, 20212 min readMenchi Katsu Burger Bought & Homemade RecipeMy husband Reid and I were craving burgers the other day... but we didn't want just any burger, we wanted to try a Menchi burger. A...
Cari TairaAug 11, 20212 min readSpam Musubi and Tofu MusubiHi Everyone! Today we are celebrating Aiko's 2nd birthday! One of the foods that we made on this day was spam and tofu musubi! Spam...
Cari TairaAug 10, 20212 min readSummer Noodle Recipes: Soba and Somen SaladCold noodle dishes are one of the most satisfying ways to enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner during the summer. It's refreshing, sweet,...
Cari TairaJul 7, 20214 min readBENTO LUNCH (Tonkatsu, Namasu, Horenso No Tamago Maki) RecipeLiving in Hawaii, bento box style lunches and dinners are very popular. They come in all shapes and sizes and are sold at convenience...
Cari TairaJun 30, 20214 min readSummer Eats: Plan a Shabu Shabu, Hot Pot Dinner Date Night At Home ExperienceShabu Shabu is a perfect dish to prepare for date night or a night in with family because people come together, sit around a pot of...
Cari TairaJun 28, 20214 min readHawaii's Best Local Potato and Macaroni Salad RecipeIn 2013 I recorded my grandparents from Laupahoehoe, Hawaii making their potato and macaroni salad. Since it's been on YouTube, it's...
Cari TairaJun 15, 20214 min readSummer Eats-How to Plan And Execute The Best Yakiniku (Korean Barbeque) Family ExperienceSummertime is perfect for outdoor dining and family picnics! A creative way to share food and fun with the family is to plan "Yakiniku...
Cari TairaJun 10, 20213 min readLocal Andagi Made In Hawaii- Okinawan Doughnut RecipeGrandma Taira made really delicious andagi throughout my childhood. Growing up, I took for granted how often she would cook for us. At...