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Tea for Two

Published on November 14, 2007

Our friend Gwen shared this very yummy Tea Pork recipe with me … I actually begged her to share it with me after eating it at a potluck ! I was soooo lucky that she did and even happier when she said I could make a laminated recipe card for my collection. It […]


Ono Broiled Sushi

Published on October 17, 2006

Ono Broiled Sushi is another yummy recipe that I got from my friend Lori. I had to put this recipe in Da Original set, cuz it definitely is a winner and a hit at all the potlucks! Eaten with crispy Korean nori (seaweed) makes it addicting! Be warned that you may not have […]


So You Think You Can Salsa?

Published on July 19, 2006

There are so many different variations of salsa but this Ono Corn Salsa is a little unique. The original recipe was from It’s Chili In Hawaii on King St. I modified it a little using a different sauce. It has fresh vegetables, canned corn and the only sauce that I use is the Thai […]


Spicy Soybeans

Published on May 29, 2006

I love edamame (soybeans)! My friend Lori gave me this recipe for Spicy Soybeans and whenever I make it, everyone enjoys it. I ate a version of it at Pineapple Room, but I think Lori’s version is much tastier and so ‘finger licking’ good. It is very addicting … but what the heck, soybeans […]


Sunday Brunch

Published on April 23, 2006

Brunch Casserole is another ‘breakfast, lunch or dinner’ dish. I got this yummy recipe from my friend Julie. She’s another great cook! The office girls always get a treat with Julie’s homemade dishes. Whenever I make this, I get the “so ono” (delicious) comments. It’s like a better ‘Hamburger Helper’ dish from scratch! Well, almost […]


Finger Lickin ‘Oishii’

Published on April 19, 2006

Furikake Chicken is deep fried chicken wings, dipped in a shoyu sauce with Furikake (Japanese Dried Seaweed with seasonings). The outside is a little crunchy because of a cornstarch coating, which also holds the shoyu sauce for a juicy and succulent piece of chicken. If eaten when hot, be sure to have a napkin […]


A ‘Sweet’ Smile !

Published on March 5, 2006

Aren’t these cute! I haven’t made these Lollipop Cookies in years, but I decided to surprise my friends with this special treat for Girl’s Day. I originally got this recipe from my sister-in-law, Audrey, who converted this yummy cookie into a cookie on a stick. They are crispy, buttery and stays on the stick […]


Drunken Shrimp with No Hangover !

Published on March 4, 2006

This Drunken Shrimp is such a yummy pupu (appetizer)! My brother, Glenn, always makes this when we get together for potluck dinners at his home. You must use the small shrimp (51-60 count) since the shell is much thinner. It is marinated with flour, Hawaiian salt, pepper and of course, Gin! There is […]


An Old Family Recipe

Published on February 16, 2006

When I hear the phrase “its an old family recipe” I think of my mom’s Sweet Sour Spareribs. Whenever I make this, everyone really enjoys this and requests the recipe. I think the gravy that the ribs produce after simmering in a sauce is the absolute yummiest ! Growing up, we always used to […]


Blueberries Are Good For You!

Published on January 16, 2006

Blueberry Salad Mold is a recipe in my original collection of laminated cards. It originally came from the Hongwanji Cookbooks and when I tried it, I loved it ! I guess the term “salad mold” was commonly used with dishes that used jello and could be eaten as part of a potluck dinner. I […]