NEW BLOG FEATURE

NEW: VIEW RIGHT SIDE TAB AND SELECT
CITY FOR TASTE OF HAWAII FAVORITES!

Thursday, December 31, 2020

SAUSAGE PIZZA WITH ZERO NET CARB PIZZA CRUST

LUNCH AT HOME

Having a delicious Pizza is no problem on the Keto low carb diet since I found Thin Slim foods Zero Net Carb Pizza Crusts.  This crust delivers the thin and crispy texture and taste that I like.  No complaints here as now I can enjoy Pizza any time without consuming lots of carbs.  I am usually done with two slices so this has been perfect for the diet.  I use Rao's Homemade Marina Sauce which is also low carb and low in sugar.  Topped with Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese, Oregano, Spicy Italian Sausage, Onion, Bell Pepper and JalapeƱo.  In the oven for about 12 minutes at 400 degrees and you have a delicious low carb pizza that is as good as most Pizza places in Hawaii.  Love it!

LOW CARB SAUSAGE PIZZA IS SO GOOD

THIS IS REAL DEAL PIZZA WITHOUT THE CARBS

TWO SLICES USUALLY SATISFY MY PIZZA CRAVINGS

THIN SLIM FOODS ZERO NET CARB PIZZA CRUST.  WINNERS!

REDFISH POKE BAR BY FOODLAND

REDFISH POKE BAR BY FOODLAND
SALT AT OUR KAKAAKO
685 AUAHI STREET
HONOLULU, HI 96813
808-532-6420
HOURS:  Daily 11AM - 8PM

A very rare day out to have lunch with my Daughter.  She wanted to visit Kakaako and try Arvo for some Avocado Toast.  I looked at the menu at Arvo and everything was served on thick bread.  No go for my low carb diet so I walked across the way to Redfish Poke Bar.  This is kind of a Chipotle style place to enjoy Poke.  You start by choosing your Poke, Rice and then get a few options for toppings with many more available for purchase.  I opted for greens in place of rice and ordered one scoop of California Roll Poke along with a scoop of fresh Ceviche with Hamachi.  This was $14.  You get one choice of a side so I picked Cucumbers.  Added Onions for $1 extra.  The service was excellent and fast.  In and out in just minutes.  Enjoyed the Poke!

REDFISH POKE BAR WITH TWO SCOOPS OF POKE ON SALAD

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

HEARTS OF PALM LINGUINE WITH MEAT SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

Tried the Hearts of Palm Linguine with my homemade Meat Sauce.  The Hearts of Palms added additional moisture to the sauce which you can see in the photo.  The Linguine had a light crunch and tasted like a veggie rather than pasta.  Looked like pasta though.  Overall this was eatable and not bad.

HEARTS OF PALM LINGUINE WITH MEAT SAUCE

KETO FRIENDLY LINGUINE

LOW CARB PASTA SUBSTITUTE

 

LOW CARB CARNE ASADA TACOS

DINNER AT HOME

Enjoying Carne Asada Tacos is easy on the Keto diet with Mr. Tortillas 1 net carb tortillas.  These are small tortillas but they are perfect for Street Tacos and while they do not taste exactly like normal tortillas they do serve the purpose.

LOW CARB CARNE ASADA TACOS

MR. TORTILLA 1 NET CARB TORTILLAS WITH CARNE ASADA

MR. TORTILLA 1 NET CARB TORTILLAS

 

LOW CARB TORTILLA CHIPS WITH GUACAMOLE

APPETIZER AT HOME

So glad we found these low carb Tortilla Chips.  I have been missing my Chips and Guacamole and Chips with Salsa while on a Keto diet.  While these chips do not have the big corn taste that I like, they did serve the purpose and satisfy my urge for Tortilla Chips.

LOW CARB TORTILLA CHIPS WITH GUACAMOLE

BEYOND CHIPZ ARE PRETTY GOOD

AT 2 NET CARBS THESE CHIPS ARE KETO FRIENDLY

 

Monday, December 28, 2020

MAILE'S THAI BISTRO TAKEOUT

MAILE'S THAI BISTRO
1200 ALA MOANA BLVD
HONOLULU, HI  96814
808-591-2488
HOURS:  Monday thru Thursday/Sunday 11AM - 9PM
                 Friday and Saturday 11AM - 10PM

Enjoyed some spicy flavors from Maile's Thai Bistro for dinner.  A quick takeout of Tom Yum Soup with Shrimp, Chicken Curry and Chicken Lamb Wraps.  Actually a delicious combination of flavors that was light and satisfying.  Click link below to view previous post on Maile's Thai Bistro;

MAILE'S THAI BISTRO TAKEOUT

 

Sunday, December 27, 2020

LEFTOVER PRIME RIB WITH ONIONS

DINNER AT HOME

I think the leftover Prime Rib tasted better than the first time we ate this for Christmas Eve.
Cooked in a bit of butter with sautƩed Onions and served with Horseradish.

PRIME RIB AND ONIONS

Saturday, December 26, 2020

BAKED HAM AND EGGS WITH CAVIAR

BREAKFAST AT HOME

Inspired by watching the Pioneer Woman cook this recipe so I decided to try it with a twist of adding Caviar.  These little Egg Muffins with Ham, Cheese, Onion and Bell Pepper were delicious.  Perfect with a little Caviar, Avocado and Berries.  

BAKED HAM, EGG AND CHEESE MUFFINS WITH CAVIAR

A LITTLE CAVIAR FOR THE HOLIDAYS

SIMPLY DELICIOUS BREAKFAST

BAKE THEM AND FREEZE FOR LATER



 

GARLIC CRAB

DINNER AT HOME

Garlic King Crab for dinner.  Yummy!  What a delicious way to enjoy sweet crab.  Served with Cauliflower Broccoli Mac n' Cheese with Bacon and a little Avocado to keep it Keto.

GARLIC CRAB

 

Friday, December 25, 2020

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE SANTOS FAMILY

Wishing everyone a very happy, healthy and safe Holiday Season.
Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE SANTOS FAMILY

 

PRIME RIB AND KING CRAB CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER

DINNER AT HOME

Very blessed to enjoy Christmas Eve dinner at home with close family and a few friends.
Did mostly Keto but had to throw in some carbs for the non-keto crowd.  

SOUS VIDE PRIME RIB AND KING CRAB LEGS

TABLE IS SET - NOW LET'S EAT!

PRIME RIB

GIANT KING CRAB LEGS

CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI MAC N' CHEESE

SHRIMP WITH MANGO AND MINT

MASHED POTATOES WITH BUTTER, GARLIC AND CHIVES

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON

SHIRLEY'S HOMEMADE CRAB CAKES

DEVILED EGGS

HAM AND GRUYER IN PUFF PASTRY

CHEESE AND SALUMI PLATTER

KIM CHE TAKO POKE AND FRESH AHI POKE

CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS

MERRY CHRISTMAS!




 

Thursday, December 24, 2020

STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS

DINNER AT HOME

These stuffed Zucchini Boats were absolutely delicious.  I hallowed out the Zucchini and coated them with a mixture of Olive Oil, Garlic and Oregano.  Let them sit.  Made mixture of Ground Beef, Ground Pork, Onions, Carrots, Bell Pepper, Garlic, JalapeƱo and Bok Choy because we had some.  Added Tomato Basil Sauce and simmered for one hour.  Poured the mixture into the Zucchini's that I grilled on both sides until they were browned and soft.  Topped with Pepperoni slices, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese and let that melt inside the closed BBQ.  Added a bit of fresh Basil and Italian Parsley.  Yummy!

STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS

 

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

STEAK AND EGGS

BREAKFAST AT HOME

I was told that we are not consuming enough fat on the Keto diet.  This is probably true because we are not used to eating a lot of fat.  Sometimes the thought of eating more eggs, bacon, cheese and beef does not sit well with me.  Trying to kick in ketosis with this 
breakfast of Eggs, Steak and Avocado.

STEAK, EGGS AND AVOCADO

 

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

KETO TACO TUESDAY

DINNER AT HOME

Christmas came early for me.  Tacos on the Keto diet!  I am so happy.  Found 1 net carb Tortillas and they were great for being Keto.  Very small but they delivered the Taco taste that I have been missing.  Totally satisfied my craving for Beef Tacos.  What a nice Christmas present.

MINI TACOS WITH 1 NET CARB TORTILLAS

THESE TACOS WERE DELICIOUS

LETTUCE, CHEDDAR CHEESE, PICO DE GALLO, COJITA CHEESE,
AVOCADO AND CILANTRO

TOTALLY SATISFIED MY TACO CRAVING ON KETO DIET

MR. TORTILLA 1 NET CARB TORTILLAS

THESE TORTILLAS ARE PRETTY GOOD

 

KETO BLT WITH EGG AND AVOCADO ON CAULIFLOWER BREAD

LUNCH AT HOME

I have been trying to find a bread substitute while on Keto diet.  Found these Cauliflower Sandwich Thins and tried them with a Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado and Egg Sandwich.  Wow...guess what?  They taste like Cauliflower.  Heavy duty Cauliflower.  Overpowered the rest of the ingredients.  Not my fave.

BLT WITH EGG AND AVOCADO ON CAULIFLOWER BREAD

CAULIFLOWER SANDWICH THINS

KETO BREAD 

 

Monday, December 21, 2020

AVOCADO AND EGG

BREAKFAST AT HOME

Since I am not a big breakfast eater it has been difficult consuming fat and protein while on the Keto diet.  I did manage to get down this breakfast of Avocado and Egg that I dusted in Everything Bagel Seasoning.

AVOCADO AND EGG WITH EVERYTHING BAGEL SEASONING

 

Sunday, December 20, 2020

TEDDY BEARS FOR SHRINERS CHILDREN HOSPITAL

HOLIDAY GIFT FOR THE CHILDREN

Blessed to be able to donate 150 Fujitsu logo Teddy Bears to the Shriners Children Hospital in Honolulu.Hoping to bring smiles to the children being taken cared of by this great organization.  When you give the gift of love, you help provide life-changing care to children facing orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, cleft lip and palate and other complex health care needs.  Your support makes the season merry and bright for so many young patients in need.  Please make a holiday contribution to Shriners Hospitals today.  Shriners provides high-quality care without regard to race, color, creed, sex or sect, disability, national origin, or ability of a person or family to pay.

150 TEDDY BEARS FOR SHRINERS CHILDREN HOSPITAL HONOLULU