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April 19, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Easter reminds us that life is a cycle of what appears to be death and rebirth. In cooler climates, it is what we learn by observing plants that go dormant in the winter only to sprout anew in...

April 15, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

With the holiday weekend approaching, I thought a simple lamb dish would be perfect. Or, really, for any time you’re looking for a special, quick dinner. Hot honey gives a sweet taste wi...

April 15, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Easter Sunday is a holy day as it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. There are many dishes served on Easter Sunday, such as eggs, hard-cooked and usually dyed or decorated. After the egg fi...

April 13, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

The National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System, or NVEWS, was first authorized by congress in 2019 to be established within the United States Geological Survey. NVEWS serves as a cri...

April 13, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

I’m all about traveling efficiently — and a great way to do that is by savoring local cuisine as you soak up the splendor of the place you came to see. While view restaurants often...

April 8, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Beets are versatile and add beautiful color to your dishes. I have a container of organic beet powder. On the package it states that beets have natural antioxidants, and has naturally occurrin...

April 8, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

I don’t pay attention to all the viral food trends on TikTok and Instagram. There are so many crazy recipes screaming for attention, and so many of them just seem dumb. But every once in...

April 6, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

If you’re traveling in the Czech Republic south of Prague, you may have the famously cute town of Cesky Krumlov on your itinerary. While it’s delightful, two nearby towns — s...

April 5, 2025 | 3 MIN READ

Mark your calendar for the Big Island Chocolate Festival, April 10 to April 12, and learn everything from growing to eating cacao or chocolate.

April 1, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Here’s an easy vegetarian dish filled with vibrant flavors, from a blend of curry powder, cumin, turmeric and ginger. To simplify the preparation, I use frozen okra which comes pre-slice...

April 1, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

The celebration of chocolate on the Big Island will be a 3-day event and will be held from April 10-12.

March 30, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

When magma moves into the rift zone of a Hawaiian volcano, there is understandably a lot of excitement and apprehension. How far will the magma go, and will it erupt? But even long after the a...

March 30, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

France’s easternmost region, Alsace, is also one of its most enchanting — thanks largely to its location. Pressed up against the German border, along the Rhine, the region flip-flo...

March 29, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Warm days have caused our gardens to flourish, but this can mean too much of a good thing.

March 25, 2025 | 2 MIN READ

Like a lot of Mexican food fans, I could stuff my face with tacos every day of the week and consider myself wonderfully fed.

March 24, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Mutual Publishing has a mini cookbook out, ‘Hawaii’i Does Desserts.’