Let’s Talk Food: Spring cleaning
This is the time many of us do some spring cleaning, and sometimes there are things we find that are special to us.
Foods for the prevention of osteoporosis
As we age, the density of our bones naturally decreases because of a gradual loss of minerals. When that mineral loss is severe, a condition called osteoporosis occurs and is more common in women after menopause.
Let’s Talk Food: Are you prepared for a disaster?
April is Tsunami Awareness Month and very important to our family. My sister and I were raised by a mother who was washed away by the 1946 tsunami and lost her mother, father, niece and nephew. When the waves subsided, my mother had no clothes except what she was wearing, no parents and no home. That incident had a lasting effect on her when raising us, as she taught us to always be prepared with food.
Let’s Talk Food: School lunches around the world
Lunches at elementary school were memorable when I was growing up. Cafeteria managers had the freedom to be a bit creative.
Let’s Talk Food: Events around town
Merrie Monarch Festival
Let’s Talk Food: A foodie at Vintage Cave Cafe
Spending a night in Honolulu and finding a nice place to dine with a 3-year-old grandson is a challenge. We walked from one end of Ala Moana Shopping Center to the other end, trying to decide where we should eat.
Let’s Talk Food: Hawaii Community College’s five-course dinner
Hawaii Community College’s Culinary Arts Program has been in existence since 1952, preparing students “to achieve excellence in their career.” Currently, there are 63 students enrolled in the program at the Hilo and Palamanui campuses. Ninety percent of the college’s students are from Hawaii Island, and 78 percent of the alumni stay on the island. Our community has a vested interest in the college, as many of us depend on HCC’s graduates as future employees.
Let’s Talk Food: Dr. Dean Ornish’s life choice program
I first read about Dr. Dean Ornish in 1996 when he wrote “Everyday Cooking with Dr. Dean Ornish.” Cooking healthy foods has always been something I felt was very important to me, especially after my father suffered several heart attacks.
Let’s Talk Food: Let’s talk slow cooker soups
The first day of spring is two weeks away, on March 20, but it seems we still have the cool and rainy weather that is perfect for soup.
Let’s Talk Food: Red noodles — our grandson’s favorite
Our grandson, Quentin, just celebrated his third birthday, and his favorite dish is what he calls red noodles, or spaghetti, with tomato sauce.
Let’s Talk Food: Happenings around town
Mark your calendars for these events happening around the island.
Let’s Talk Food: Foods that can boost your immunity
With the cold and flu season at its peak right now, we need to be vigilant about keeping healthy and boosting our immunity against these viruses.
Let’s Talk Food: A foodie in Tokyo 2018
Whenever our son, Reid, asks us to go with him to Japan, we usually don’t hesitate.
