STEAK AND LOBSTER BIRTHDAY DINNER

 STEAK AND LOBSTER

DINNER AT HOME

Our babies Birthday weekend continued with a Steak and Lobster dinner served on our lanai while in quarantine.  The Surf and Turf was served with Air Fried Cauliflower dusted in spices and Shirley's incredible Au Gratin Potatoes.  Lots of sweets with my favorite Baskin Robbins Mint n' Chip Ice Cream Cake and a homemade Cake from her boyfriend.  Delicious meal and great company.

Seeing my Daughter grow up makes me so happy!

STEAK AND LOBSTER DINNER 

LIGHT APPETIZERS

BIRTHDAY DINNER ON THE LANAI

OUR GUEST OF HONER

ICE CREAM CAKE AND REGULAR CAKES

LOTS OF SWEETS

BASKIN ROBBINS ICE CREAM CAKE WITH MINT N' CHIP

KELI'S BOYFRIEND MADE THIS CAKE JUST FOR HER

MORE CAKE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELI!

BERETTA ANTIPASTO SANDWICH

 BERETTA ITALIAN SANDWICH

LUNCH AT HOME

Made an incredible Italian Sandwich using Beretta Uncured Antipasto Meats.  Dijon Mustard, Italian Dressing, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Swiss Cheese.  Making this a home is better than 99.9% of the sandwich shops in Honolulu.  Sad but true.

ITALIAN SANDWICH

BERETTA UNCURED ANTIPASTO 

FRIED RICE AND EGG BREAKFAST

FRIED RICE AND EGG
BREAKFAST AT HOME
Keli wanted Fried Rice for her Birthday breakfast so I cooked up a batch with lots of Portuguese Sausage, Spam, Pork Chop, Egg, Onion, Carrots and Peas.  Give my recipe a try and you will love it I guarantee.  Use whatever meats you have.  I actually used Prime Rib leftovers on one batch.
https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2020/03/drews-fried-rice.html

KELI'S B'DAY BREAKFAST WITH DREW'S HOMEMADE FRIED RICE

STRAWBERRY, BLUEBERRY AND BANANA SMOOTHIE

PASTA THREE WAYS

 PASTA THREE WAYS

KELI'S BIRTHDAY DINNER

A week ago I asked my Daughter Keli what she wanted to eat for her Birthday.  To my surprise she said "Pasta".  But then she went on to say she wants her three favorite pasta dishes all at once.  That means making Pappardelle with Lobster, Mushrooms and Sage, Spaghetti with Beef/Sausage Ragout and Fettuccine with Tomato and Onion.  Since these were my favorites too, I was up to the challenge but it took my Wife's help to pull off getting everything cooked and plated at the same time.  We did it and it was oh so good.  Served the pasta with Garlic and Parmesan toast.  Cherished this dinner as I sat and saw my Daughter all grown up.  Life is going by so fast and the memories of her growing up and changing each year are etched in my heart and mind.  I miss my baby but am ready to watch the next chapter in her life unfold.  Happy Birthday Keli.  Daddy loves you!

Click links below for recipes;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2015/01/papardelle-with-hamakua-mushrooms-sage.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2019/06/pasta-with-roasted-tomatoes-and-onion.html
https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2011/10/spaghetti-with-meat-sauce-and.html

PASTA THREE WAYS

SPAGHETTI, PAPARDELLE AND FETTUCCINE PASTA

PASTA THREE WAYS WAS STRESSFUL SO I HAD TO HAVE A LITTLE VINO WHILE COOKING 

THREE SAUCES ARE READY TO PLATE

FIRST WE NEED SOME APPETIZERS

SPAGHETTI WITH BEEF/SAUSAGE RAGOUT, PAPARDELLE WITH LOBSTER, MUSHROOMS AND SAGE, FETTUCCINE WITH TOMATO AND ONION

PAPARDELLE WITH LOBSTER, MUSHROOMS AND SAGE

SPAGHETTI WITH BEEF/SAUSAGE RAGOUT AND GARLIC PARMESAN BREAD 

FETTUCCINE WITH TOMATO AND ONION

KELI' BIRTHDAY DINNER IN QUARANTINE

AND A LITTLE VINO FOR ME

SPECIAL GUEST 

ALEJANDROS

ALEJANDRO'S

2831 KALIHI STREET

HONOLULU HI

808-777-0038

www.alejandrosmexicanfood.com

www.yelp.com/biz/alejandros-mexican-food-honolulu

www.facebook.com/AlejandrosMexicanRestaurant/

www.instagram.com/alejandrostacos/?hl=en

Alejandro's "Wet" Carne Asada Burrito is hands down the best Carne Asada Burrito in Hawaii.

This is the ONLY Burrito I have found that comes close or is as good as the Burritos in San Diego.

ALAJENDRO'S CARNE ASADA BURRITO

"WET" STYLE CARNE ASADA BURRITO COMES WITH SAUCE OVER THE TOP

MAILE'S THAI BISTRO

MAILE'S THAI BISTRO

333 KEAHOLE STREET

HONOLULU, HI. 96825

808-394-2488

HOURS:  Monday thru Thursday/Sunday 11-9 / Friday and Saturday 11-10

www.mailesthaibistro.com

www.yelp.com/biz/mailes-thai-at-ward-honolulu-2

www.facebook.com/mailesthai/

www.instagram.com/mailesthaihawaiikai/

Maile's is our favorite Thai Restaurant in Hawaii but they have never been partnered with a home delivery service for takeout.  Thankfully they are now hooked up with Elite Delivery/Food-a-go-go and we can now enjoy great Thai food without leaving the house during this quarantine period.  The Food-a-go-go service is limited to only around 12 restaurants and three zip codes in East Oahu now but they should be expanding soon.  We simply logged on to the Elite Delivery site and scheduled the pickup of food from Mailes and then called the restaurant to place the order and pay.  You can also go on Maile's website and order, pay and schedule delivery all at one time.  Our food arrived hot, well packaged and looking great.  Best of all it had all the great flavors of eating at the restaurant.  Entire family loved eating Maile's Thai food at home while watching a good movie in quarantine.  Visit https://foodagogo.org for more info on delivery service.

COLD TOFU

SPRING ROLLS

GLASS NOODLES WITH BEEF

PAD THAI CHICKEN

ONG CHOI BEEF

SPICY SEAFOOD COMBO

BBQ MARINATED PORK CHOPS

BBQ MARINATED PORK CHOPS

DINNER AT HOME

This dinner is so good.  One of our family faves.  The marinated Pork Chops have so much flavor from the Mama Sita's Marinade.  Highly recommend this brand for Pork Chops and Chicken.  My Wife Air Fried the Brussels sprouts with Pancetta and they came out crispy and sweet.  What puts this meal over the top is the spicy Finadene Sauce.  

BBQ PORK CHOPS

MAMA SITA'S BBQ MARINADE 

MARINADE OVERNIGHT

FINADENE SAUCE

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PANCETTA READY FOR THE AIR FRYER

DINERS UPSCALE HAWAII

DINERS UPSCALE HAWAII

1333 N KING STREET

HONOLULU, HI 96817

808-842-0344

HOURS:  Daily Open 24 Hours

www.yelp.com/biz/new-diners-drive-in-honolulu

www.facebook.com/pages/Diners-Upscale-Hawaii/1834860960156215

Diners Upscale is close to my office and yet I had never eaten there until today.  My lunch was incredible.  Fresh Garlic Ahi with Asparagus and Green Salad.  Usually the plate comes with rice but I opted for all greens.  The Ahi was amazing.  Probably one of the best Ahi dishes of my life.  The fish was grilled and covered with garlic.  Lots of garlic.  Loved it.  The Asparagus was grilled and had a nice char taste.  Also liked the vinaigrette on the salad.  What a great lunch for around $12.

GARLIC AHI WITH ASPARAGUS

OLENA BY CHEF RON SIMON

OLENA BY CHEF RON SIMON

1933 REPUBLICAN STREET

HONOLULU, HI 96819

808-745-7777

HOURS:  Daily 10AM - 3PM / Closed Sunday

www.olena.chefronsimon.com

www.yelp.com/biz/ōlena-by-chef-ron-simon-honolulu-2

www.facebook.com/Olenabychefron/

www.instagram.com/olenahi/?hl=en

Another week living under the COVID-19 quarantine and seeing restaurants and small businesses suffering.  Thats why each week and I think this is the sixth, I buy lunch for my entire company from a local restaurant.  This week it was Olena by Chef Ron Simon.  Chef Simon works hard and he is doing everything possible to keep his restaurant open and employees working.  Working with him and his Team was hassle free and enjoyable.  They replied quickly to texts or emails and had the food ready on time.  On the menu on this day were delicious BBQ Ribs with Pineapple Cole Slaw.  The ribs literally fell off the bone.  Moist and melted in your mouth.  No knife needed.  Also loved the Pineapple Slaw which is made with no mayonnaise.  Please support local restaurants during these messed up times for small business.

Click links below to view the restaurants I have supported since COVID-19 lockdown;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2020/04/popeyes-louisiana-kitchen.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2020/04/gyu-kaku-japanese-bbq.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2020/04/mailes-thai-bistro-takeout.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2020/03/kahai-street-kitchen.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2020/03/youngs-fishmarket.html

BBQ RIBS WITH PINEAPPLE COLE SLAW

OLENA BY CHEF RON SIMON LUNCHES FOR MY COMPANY

BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN

 BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN

DINNER AT HOME

Made this quick and simple Chicken Parmesan using Boneless Skinless Chicken Tenders.  Served with a Vegetable Marinara Sauce and Pasta.  This was delicious but I overcooked the Chicken just a bit because I baked in oven for 25 minutes.  Since these were thinner and smaller Chicken Tenders, they cooked rather quickly so next time I will adjust the baking time. 

BAKED CHICKEN PARMESAN

A LITTLE VINO FOR ME

SLURPING THOSE PASTA NOODLES

MY GIRLS DID A DINE AND DASH AND LEFT ME ALONE

BOB'S BBQ

BOB'S BBQ

LUNCH AT THE OFFICE

Always enjoy this lunch from Bob's BBQ in Kalihi.  Simple Hibachi grilled Chicken with BBQ Sauce served with white rice and Macaroni Salad.  Only complaint is they use too much mayonnaise in the Mac Salad.  Has a nice peppery tasted just too much mayo for me.

HIBACHI BBQ CHICKEN

GOO GOO CLUSTERS

GOO GOO CLUSTERS

QUARANTINE SNACKING

Watching Food Paradise while in quarantine and a story about Goo Goo Clusters comes on.  I had never heard of these treats from Nashville but they looked oh so good.  Had to order a variety package to see if they were as good as they looked.  They were!

Click link below to learn more and order Goo Goo Clusters;

https://googoo.com

THE ORIGINAL GOO GOO CLUSTER 

PACKAGED ARRIVED WELL PACKED AND WITH GEL ICE 

EMERGENCY KIT PACKAGED TO STAY COOL AND FRESH

LOVED THE LABEL 

 MY FIRST LOOK AT A REAL GOO GOO CLUSTER 

BOUGHT A VARIETY SO I COULD SHARE

GOOEY MILK CHOCOLATE, CARAMEL, PEANUTS AND MARSHMALLOW NOUGAT