DINNER AT HOME
This simple dinner was so delicious. Baked BBQ Chicken and a small Wedge Salad topped with Bacon, Egg, Tomato, Green Onion, Crumbled Blue Cheese and Blue Cheese Dressing.
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| BBQ CHICKEN AND WEDGE SALAD |
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Sunday, January 23, 2022
PLUMERIA BEACH HOUSE
PLUMERIA BEACH HOUSE
KAHALA HOTEL AND RESORT
5000 KAHALA AVENUE
HONOLULU, HI 96816
808-739-8760
We are blessed to live just minutes from The Kahala Hotel and seem to be visiting and dining here more often. Just love the ocean views, atmosphere and great service. On this visit I went for the Kahala Burger protein style. This was delicious and I didn't even miss the bun. The star of this $20 burger is the Wagyu Beef. Delicious. My Wife went for the Fresh Fish Sandwich which she said was awesome. The menu lists the Fish Sandwich as being Beer Battered and Fried but you can order it with grilled fish too. What a great brunch at one of the most beautiful places on Oahu.
Click link below to view previous post on Plumeria Beach House;
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| BRUNCH AT PLUMERIA BEACH HOUSE |
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| CANNOT BEAT THE VIEW FROM PLUMERIA BEACH HOUSE |
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| DOES NOT GET BETTER THAN THIS |
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| PLUMERIA BEACH HOUSE WITH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SEATING |
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| A LITTLE BUBBLY WITH MY BURGER |
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| THE KAHALA BURGER PROTEIN STYLE |
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| BURGER SERVED WITH FRIES OR SALAD |
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| FRESH FISH SANDWICH WITH SWEET POTATO FRIES |
BERNINI HONOLULU
BERNINI HONOLULU
1218 WAIMANU STREET
HONOLULU, HI 96814
808-591-8400
Not too often that we dine at a restaurant and then go back 7 days later but thats what we did at Bernini. During our last visit we saw a Mushroom Pizza and Burrata at the table next to us. Looked so good that we ended up returning just to order these dishes plus a few more. Once again the service was excellent and the food did not disappoint. We started with a Kampachi Carpaccio that really did not impress us. While the fish was fresh and the presentation was perfect, the dish was missing something. Needed a light sauce and maybe a slice of Jalapeño.
We loved the Burrata that was served with Honey Combs. Honey and Burrata are the perfect combination and I will now serve this at home. The Burrata was chilled to perfection and fresh. Loved it. We also tried the Spaghetti with Clams. While the Clams were small, they were packed with flavor. The Pasta was a perfect al dente with a very light almost non existent sauce that was delicious. The Mushroom and Sausage Pizza did not disappoint. This is a really good Pizza with lots of flavors goin on. They actually put Walnuts on the Pizza too. While I did not care for the nuts on the Pizza, my Wife loved them. I liked the Mushrooms, Sausage and Truffle Oil. Once I tasted the Truffle, I could not stop thinking about how great it would be to have the Pizza covered in shaved Truffles. Loved the Pizza. We took more than half home and as we were walking to our car there was a homeless person sleeping on the sidewalk. I layed the leftover pizza next to him so he could enjoy a nice meal when he woke up. We really like the staff and food at Bernini and it is now on our Date Night rotation.
Click link below to view previous post on Bernini and the menu;
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| KAMPACHI CARPACCIO |
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| BURRATA AND HONEY |
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| PASTA VONGOLE |
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| MUSHROOM AND SAUSAGE PIZZA |
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| DATE NIGHT AT BERNINI |
LILIHA BAKERY
LILIHA BAKERY
MACY'S ALA MOANA CENTER
1450 ALA MOANA BLVD
HONOLULU, HI 96814
808-944-4088
I have not been to Liliha Bakery in years. I can remember going to their Nimitz location and enjoying a nice breakfast before COVID. While taking a very rare shopping trip to Ala Moana Center over the weekend, we walked by Liliha Bakery at Macy's and there was no line.
Decided to give it a try and I am glad we did. Service was excellent and the food was excellent. I went for the Salmon and Arugula Salad and was quite surprised how well it was presented and tasted. The Salmon was seasoned and cooked perfectly and the Arugula had a slightly sweet vinaigrette that was delicious. My Wife enjoyed the Oxtail Soup but said she prefers the Zippy's Oxtail Soup. Really enjoyed our meal here and will not wait years to return.
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| LILIHA BAKERY |
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| LILIHA BAKERY AT MACY'S ALA MOANA |
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| BRIGHT, CLEAN AND OPEN DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN |
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| LILIHA BAKERY MENU |
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| ADDICTING BUTTER ROLLS |
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| SALMON WITH ARUGULA SALAD |
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| OXTAIL SOUP |
Saturday, January 22, 2022
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
BREAKFAST AT HOME
Craving a little Mexican after an evening of great fun and vino at the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame dinner. This Huevos Rancheros rocked!
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| HUEVOS RANCHEROS |
Friday, January 21, 2022
MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHICKEN MARSALA
DINNER AT HOME
Made this Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Marsala for the first time. Came out tasting delicious and was very filling. For the Stuffing I used Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese, Panko Bread Crumbs, Butter, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Parsley, Salt, Pepper and Sour Cream.
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| MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHICKEN MARSALA |
ZIPPY'S CHILI FRANK
LUNCH AT THE OFFICE
My office staff was going to get takeout at Zippy's. I was hungry and wanted to stay low carb. Ordered the Chili Frank with no Beans plus Onions and Cheese. Damn thing was $11.
Not bad though. Hit the spot.
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| ZIPPY'S CHILI FRANK WITH ONIONS AND CHEESE |
Thursday, January 20, 2022
BEEF, BEAN AND AVOCADO TOSTADA
DINNER AT HOME
After enjoying incredible Beef Tacos for Taco Tuesday we turned the leftovers into Tostadas.
Used the A La Madre low carb Tortillas and they were super crispy with great texture and flavor. We started with a layer of Spicy Refried Beans on the fried tortilla and then topped with Seasoned Beef, Hot Sauce, Lettuce, Cheddar Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Cotija Cheese and slice Avocado. Oh my these were so delicious and filling. Tostada heaven!
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| BEEF, BEAN AND AVOCADO TOSTADA |
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
BEEF, GUACAMOLE AND SOUR CREAM TACOS
DINNER AT HOME
Taco Tuesday at Casa de Santos was spectacular. These Tacos were so delicious. Used A La Madre low carb Tortillas and they had the perfect crunch, texture and taste. Crunch Tacos are my fave and we loaded these with Spicy Seasoned Beef, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Lettuce, Cheese, Pico de Gallo and a dusting of Cotija Cheese.
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| BEEF, GUACAMOLE AND SOUR CREAM TACOS |
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
GIOVANNI'S STYLE GARLIC SHRIMP
DINNER AT HOME
Another night at home enjoying our version of Giovanni's North Shore Shrimp. My Wife has nailed the recipe and we get the hot sauce direct from the Giovanni truck. This is one of my all time favorite meals. As good as going out to the North Shore.
Click link below to get our recipe for Giovanni's Garlic Shrimp;
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| GIOVANNI'S STYLE GARLIC SHRIMP |
Monday, January 17, 2022
BEEF ENCHILADAS
DINNER AT HOME
These homemade Beef Enchiladas were easy to make and so delicious. Wish I would have taken step by step photos to show everyone how to make this. I started by browning a pound of Hamburger along with half an Onion and a diced Jalapeño. Seasoned with Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Cayenne, Cumin, Salt and Pepper. Added a small can of Green Chilies and a can of Diced Tomatoes with Habanero and simmered. Preheated the oven to 375 degrees and assembled the Enchiladas by filling a low carb Flour Tortilla with the beef mixture and setting six of them in the baking pan. Mixed Sour Cream with a can of Enchilada Sauce and poured it over the Enchiladas. Topped with a Mexican Cheese blend. Cooked for 25 minutes and then topped with Green Onion, Cilantro, Olives and Cotija Cheese. Served with a little Avocado and Sour Cream.
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| BEEF ENCHILADAS |
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| MADE WITH LOW CARB FLOUR TORTILLAS |
Sunday, January 16, 2022
TUNA/EGG SALAD WRAP
LUNCH AT HOME
Made my Worlds Best Tuna/Egg Salad and wrapped it in a low carb tortilla. Delicious!
Get my World's Best Tuna Salad recipe below;
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| TUNA/EGG SALAD WRAP |
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| TUNA AND EGG SALAD WITH AVOCADO, LETTUCE AND TORTILLA |
BERNINI HONOLULU
BERNINI HONOLULU
1218 WAIMANU STREET
HONOLULU, HI 96814
808-591-8400
We have not been to Bernini in many years but have friends that go there all the time and love it. Decided to give it a try for our Date Night. Turned out to be a great idea because the food was fantastic. Every dish delivered on flavor. We started with the Roasted Mushroom Salad with Parmigiano. Wow...the Mushrooms and Parmesan went so well together. This was so delicious. Already want to return to eat it again. Next up were Grilled Scallops with fresh Tomato and Basil. While the Scallops were small, they were cooked perfectly and sweet. Also liked the light viniagrette. Our main courses were huge hits. My Wife eyes lit up when she took her first bite of the Filet with Foie Gras and Truffles. This was a perfect dish with a perfectly medium rare Filet of Beef and nice size piece of Foie Gras covered in Truffles. Pure heaven on a plate. I am ordering this for me next time. The Tagliolini Al Tartufu was also amazing. Fresh made Pasta in a light Mushroom Cream Sauce covered with Truffles. This was worth the carbs and oh so delicious. Almost licked the plate. For dessert we went for the Tiramisu and it was one of the best ever. Chilled and so light. Loved it. Service was great with the Manager checking on us and walking us out and thanking us for dining here.
This was a GREAT Date Night. Already making plans to return and try the Pizza!
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| BERNINI HONOLULU |
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| BERNINI DINING ROOM WITH OPEN KITCHEN IN BACK |
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| BERNINI MENU |
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| ROASTED MUSHROOM SALAD WITH PARMIGIANO |
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| MUSHROOM SALAD WITH PARMESAN IS DELICIOUS |
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| GRILLED SCALLOP WITH TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE |
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| PERFECTLY COOKED SCALLOPS |
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| FILET MIGNON WITH FOIE GRAS AND TRUFFLES |
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| TAGLIOLINI AL TARTUFO |
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| TIRAMISU |
Saturday, January 15, 2022
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
BREAKFAST AT HOME
Loved this homemade Huevos Rancheros that really hit the spot after a little partying yesterday. I used a A La Madre low carb tortilla and topped it with Refried Beans, Spicy Chorizo, Egg, Avocado, Pico de Gallo and Cotija Cheese. This hit the spot and was delicious.
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| HUEVOS RANCHEROS |