Erica McMillan

Cacao Takes Root in Waimanalo

Cacao Takes Root in Waimanalo

What began as an ambitious experiment three years ago has blossomed into a heartfelt vision—one that encapsulates the spirit of sustainable niche farming and the dream of craft chocolate made from ‘bean to bar.’ Randall and his wife Anita have explored various crops on their picturesque Waimanalo farm, each time searching for that perfect fit. […]

 Erica McMillan

Ignorance in Paradise: Multitudes Killed in Hawaii

Ignorance in Paradise: Multitudes Killed in Hawaii

The number of tourists coming to Hawaii set new records in recent years, but beyond the enchantment of the island state a very alarming trend is emerging: large numbers of tourists are losing their lives while on holiday in Hawaii, and data shows it’s probably not coincidental. The average accidental drowning among tourists in Hawaii […]

 Erica McMillan

On Dong: Best Black Bean Noodles in Town

On Dong: Best Black Bean Noodles in Town

We recently had a visit by friends from the Windward side who introduced us to one of their favorite family secrets – the On Dong restaurant on S. King St. in Honolulu’s 96814 district. This is the place their family of four likes to eat whenever they make a trip to town.  A modest hole […]

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Aloha Sushi – Lunch on the Go

Aloha Sushi – Lunch on the Go

Aloha Sushi is a restaurant chain with several locations across Oahu. We love this particular location on Pensacola for several reasons; the service is reliable, the food is consistently fresh, and it’s the equivilent of the neighborhood ‘mom & pop’ corner store in our area that won’t break the bank to treat the whole family […]

 Erica McMillan

Maguro-ya Killer Japanese Restaurant Honolulu

Maguro-ya Killer Japanese Restaurant Honolulu

Treasures From the UN-beaten Path… This is my favorite hole in the wall Japanese restaurant! Located in the heart of Kaimuki on Waialae Avenue, this is a great place to hit when you’re travelling around Diamond Head, Waikiki, and Kahala. They specialize in fresh fish althouth their traditional menu is simple, FRESH, high quality and […]

 Erica McMillan

Auntie Pasto’s: Your Neighborhood Italian Spot

Auntie Pasto’s: Your Neighborhood Italian Spot

Having a large family to feed, dining out is a challenge. Not only can it be hard on the wallet but finding a place that all 7 of us can find something to like, is an even greater feat. Pizza seems to be something that we can all connect on, it’s an affordable option for […]