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Owners, Scott Kessinger (left) and Dave Power (right) at The Feral Pig. Daniel Lane photo We are very sorry to announce that The Feral Pig is closing for good on July 30. The closure is due to disputes with the Harbor Mall landlord, which is the same reason Kalapaki Joe’s closed their flagship restaurant earlier…

Sugarloaf pineapple almost ready for harvest. Image © Daniel Lane Everyone wants a fresh Hawaii pineapple and now is the time to get one, because it’s the height of pineapple season. I was reminded of this during our sunrise beach walk as hubby and I walked past two young girls who were standing with their faces absorbed in their smart phones….

Canapés made of fresh ahi and Kauai Shrimp. Image copyright Daniel Lane. Destination Events Hawaii adds the new Ahi Lele Fire Show to their catering and special event roster. The event, which occurs every Wednesday evening, is billed as “Hawaii’s only exclusive fire show and Polynesian culinary experience.” Upon arrival, everyone gathers in the former dining…

Seafood Bruschetta ($17) with fresh mahi and opah, shrimp, clams and scallops in a lemon butter sauce. Served with grilled focaccia. Image ©2015 Daniel Lane “My grandma was a health freak,” says Melanie Von Sell, executive sous chef at Nanea, The Westin Princeville’s premiere restaurant. “There was no salt. No sugar. You ate the rainbow….

Hibiscus sabdariffa, commonly known as Thai roselle, is what puts the zing in Celestial Seasonings’ Red Zinger Tea. ©2015 Daniel Lane Last week, I bought roselle buds and local honey at the Kealia farmers market. Instinct and Mother Nature compelled me to combine them with a few things from my garden, which resulted in this…

        Sauteed Kauai Shrimp with Mango Sauce. Mango sauce that’s sweet, tangy and spicy, and goes well with tofu, fish, chicken or seared Kauai Shrimp. It’s so good, you can use leftovers on morning yogurt! Makes about one cup. 1 mango 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar 1 lime 1/4 cup cilantro 1 garlic…

Right now, scent of mangoes cling to the thick air at Kauai farmers markets. Typically, mango season in Hawaii varies on climate conditions, but they usually begin ripening in April and are available throughout October. Flowering begins in early spring when showy clusters, which grow up to 16-inches long, cascade down trees that grow up…

Last week Dan and I celebrated 16 years of marriage. We began the day with a walk on the beach and came across a heart that someone drew in the sand. We took a selfie and posted it on Facebook, which prompted one of Tasting Kauai’s fans to write, “Happy Anniversary! Now, I want to…

Pele’s Passion at RumFire. Daniel Lane photo. Sheraton Kauai Resort announces that over $100,000 has been donated to benefit the Kauai community through the resort’s Table 53 charity program since its inception in October 2012. On a monthly basis, all net food and beverage proceeds from RumFire Poipu Beach’s table number 53 is donated to…

Taste of Hawaii this Sunday at Smith’s tropical Paradise. Daniel Lane photo Smith’s Tropical Paradise Sunday, June 7, 2015For tickets and more info, visit  www.tasteofhawaii.com Bikers of Kauai RUSSELL HALUAPO Smoked Meats, Kim Chee, Steamed Rice The Bistro, Kilauea JOHN-PAUL GORDON, Chef St. Louis BBQ Ribs served with Pineapple BBQ Sauce Da Kine Foods BOBBY…

Kauai Food Tour – Farmers Market Edible Hawaiian Islands (eHI)  announces the official declaration of Edible Hawaiian Islands Farm Day, as proclaimed by Governor David Ige. Officially cited for May 23, 2015, residents and visitors of Hawaii are invited to jump on the proverbial “farm wagon” by visiting a farm and tagging any and all…

Lisa and Sun work the land by hand. Daniel Lane photo Lisa Fuller and her husband Sun operate a bio-intensive farm called Kimu Aina and market organic produce under the name One Song Farm. The couple share 35-years of experience when it comes to growing organic food in the Islands. I will always remember my…