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Thursday, November 28, 2024

COOLING CANCER DONATES $100,000 TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CANCER CENTER

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CANCER CENTER

Honored to present Dr. Ueno, Director of the University of Hawaii Cancer Center with a check for $100,000.  The money was raised at the 10th Annual Cooling Cancer Golf Tournament held August 30, 2024 at Hoakalei Country Club.  This donation brings Cooling Cancer's total donations to the Cancer Center to over $600,000!  

My sincere thanks to the Sponsors, Vendors, Volunteers and Players who made this possible.

COOLING CANCER $100,000 CHECK PRESENTATION WITH DR. UENO,
DREW & SHIRLEY SANTOS

SOLD OUT IN JUST DAYS IS A TESTAMENT TO THE CAUSE!

COOLING CANCER GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS

COOLING CANCER - WHY WE DO IT

DONATIONS ACCEPTED AT WWW.COOLINGCANCERGOLF.ORG

MAHALO TO JOHN VENERI AND KHON2 FOR AIRING OUR CHECK PRESENTATION




 

LOVE YOU ARLENE

ARLENE NORTON

It's not often in life you meet a person like Arlene.  Full of love, warmth, compassion, humor, beauty and class.  A woman that made me laugh so many times.  I called her my Sister Girlfriend because she was like a sister and I loved her like a girlfriend.  She always made me smile and always thought about making others happy.  In all my life, I have never met anyone like Arlene.  Simple yet sophisticated, down to earth, lovable, funny and such a great person to be around.  Loved dining and drinking wine with her in Hawaii and San Francisco.  I was blessed to ride with her through her childhood neighborhood and hear stories of where she grew up and worked.  We had a drink at the restaurant where she had her first date with Tom.  So funny because at the time, Tom could only afford one drink so they shared. I will never forget that day because it was like a dream.  A good dream and the kind you never want to forget. Arlene was a dream come true for her husband Tom and a dream come true for those who knew her.  I love you Arlene and will miss your heart and smile dearly.  You are one of the most incredible women that I have ever met in my life.  Cannot express how much you mean to me, Shirley and Keli.  We all love you like family and will never forget your loving spirit and beauty.

ARLENE NORTON

OUR LAST DINNER WITH TOM AND ARLENE BEFORE DEMENTIA TOOK HER FROM US

TOM AND ARLENE NORTON

WE ATTENDED WAHINE VOLLEYBALL GAMES WITH ARLENE AND TOM FOR YEARS



 

Sunday, November 24, 2024

PLUMERIA BEACH HOUSE SEAFOOD BUFFET - THE KAHALA RESORT

PLUMERIA BEACH HOUSE
My Daughter is home for the Thanksgiving Holiday and the first thing she wanted was a 
Poke Bowl. Next she wanted a sunset cocktail and meat.  When she said cocktails, I immediately booked us a table at the Plumeria Beach House for the Seafood and Prime Rib Buffet.  Prime Rib on this night was really delicious.  Great flavor.  Also loved the Crab Legs, Sashimi and Sushi.  I don't eat much at buffets, but what I eat here is quality and the stuff I really like. Love this place!
Click links below to view previous posts on the Plumeria Beach House;
PLUMERIA BEACH HOUSE SEAFOOD AND PRIME RIB BUFFET

MY BABY IS HOME AND WANTED PRIME RIB AND CRAB

THIS IS MY HAPPY PLACE IN HAWAII

ONE OF THE BEST PLACES FOR SUNSET ON OAHU

SASHIMI, SUSHI, SHRIMP, CALAMARI AND CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD

CRAB LEGS, MISO BUTTERFISH AND FRIED RICE

PRIME RIB

LOVING THE KAHALA RESORT AND PLUMERIA BEACH HOUSE


MY BEAUTIES AT THE KAHALA



ALII FISH MARKET

ALII FISH MARKET
2320 S. KING STREET
HONOLULU, HI
808-892-1299

My Daughter arrived back in town and wanted a Poke Bowl on the way home from the airport.
I did a Google and Yelp search and found that Alii Fish Market had great reviews.  I was familiar with the location so we went for it.  Arrived to find the place kinda hidden but there was a sign that led us right to the counter where we were met with a nice smile and welcome.  I asked if they had Poke Bowls and they said no.  We were then showed a cooler where the pre packaged Poke was stored.  I guess they do not make it to order.  My Daughter dug into the cooler and pulled out four different types of Poke.  We ordered two scoops of rice and the tab with tip was around $65. Service and attitude of the staff was great by the way.  Got home and started trying the Poke.  First thing my Daughter said was Foodland Poke was better.  My Wife had a few bites and said the same.  Geeze I thought, here I go and look for a great Poke Bowl and the place doesn't have them.  Then the Poke does not deliver on taste.  I was a bit bummed out letting my Daughter down.

ALII FISH MARKET


COUNTER SERVICE WITH NICE PEOPLE WORKING HERE


WE TRIED FOUR TYPES OF POKE

POKE FEST AT HOME

 

Saturday, November 23, 2024

SHRIMP TEMPURA TACOS



DINNER AT HOME

Another night enjoying some of the best Tacos on the planet.  These Shrimp Tempura Tacos are so good!  Ala Madre low carb tortillas of course.


 

DUKE'S BAREFOOT BAR - KAUAI

DUKE'S BAREFOOT BAR
3610 RICE STREET
LIHUE, HI. 96766
808-246-9599
HOURS:  Daily 11AM - 10:30PM
www.dukeskauai.com
www.yelp.com/biz/dukes-kauai-lihue-3
www.facebook.com/DukesKauaiHI/
www.instagram.com/dukeskauai/

Enjoyed a great business lunch at Duke's Kauai.  Food, service and view were excellent.
Sashimi was perfect, fresh and not treated with chemicals.  Loved it!  Fish Tacos are also legit.
Click link below to view previous post on Duke's Kauai;

DUKE'S BAREFOOT BAR KAUAI

DUKE'S BAREFOOT BAR - KAUAI

TACO TUESDAY MENU AT DUKES

DUKE'S LUNCH MENU


VIEW FROM OUR TABLE

PUPU'S ARE SERVED

SUPER FRESH AHI SASHIMI

CRAB AND MACADAMIA NUT WON TONS

COCONUT SHRIMP

FISH TACOS WITH GUACAMOLE

 

Thursday, November 21, 2024

MINI DREW BURGERS


DINNER AT HOME

When you are 2500 miles from the nearest In N' Out Burger, these little Drew Burgers are a formable substitution.  

MINI DREW BURGERS

Monday, November 18, 2024

RIBEYE STEAK AND WEDGE SALAD

STEAKHOUSE DINNER AT HOME

When I go to a Steakhouse, I often order a Ribeye Steak and Wedge Salad.  Doing this same menu at home is just as good and a lot less costly.  Knocked this out with a nice Cabernet!

RIBEYE AT HOME

WEDGE SALAD

 

Sunday, November 17, 2024

BEST EGG SALAD SANDWICH

LUNCH AT HOME

This Egg Salad Sandwich was delicious.  Served on low carb bread.
Click link below for my Egg and Tuna Salad recipe;

BEST EGG SALAD SANDWICH

 

PASTA WITH ROASTED TOMATOES AND ONION

DINNER AT HOME

After serving up Drew Burgers at a company BBQ, we had Tomatoes and Onion leftover.  Wife said we should make the Roasted Tomato and Onion Pasta to use up the leftovers so I did.  This is a delicious recipe that if you try it once you will make it again.
Click link below for the recipe;

PASTA WITH ROASTED TOMATOES AND ONION

 

MINI DREW BURGERS

BBQ AT THE OFFICE

Cooked up delicious Mini Drew Burgers for a company BBQ.  So good!

MINI DREW BURGERS

DREW BURGER CHEFS

BURGERS AND RIBEYE STEAK WITH GRILLED ONIONS


THESE DREW BURGERS WERE DELICIOUS

CO-WORKERS WENT CRAZY FOR THE DREW BURGERS