Surfing and Wok-ing
One day last week during youngest son's fall break, Ben took a day off and the other 2 sons managed to find a bit of time to go surfing. I…
Volunteer with Lanakila Meals on Wheels
It's fall break so my son was able to join me this week to volunteer with Lanakila Meals on Wheels. They are always looking for more volunteers to deliver food…
Great Hawaii Mapathon
There is a virtual community service event on 8/19/2020 called the Great Hawaii Mapathon hosted by the American Red Cross. We will be learning about the Missing Maps Project and…
Stir-Fried Salmon and Bok Choi
The other day I made some stirfry dishes for friends from church who just delivered their first baby πΆ π€± (sooo adorable!). And the extra fed us and my son's…
IP Quinoa Enchilada Casserole and Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Around the time of last week's hurricane, I tried (or rather modified with what I had, the usual for me) this recipe for Instant Pot Quinoa Enchilada Casserole and didn't…
Mango Rollups
A couple of weeks ago Thip showed me how she learned to make mango rollups in Thailand, lightly blending, then simmering on the stove for 1-2 hours, then she dries…
Hurricane Prep
Last weekβs pics of before, during and after Hurricane Douglas. Filled up ice chests and jugs with water and stocked up on emergency food. Thankfully God made the hurricane bypass…
Beach Prayer Night
Harbor West Oahu Churchβs Beach Prayer Night at Nimitz Beach, especially to thank God for continuing to heal our friendβs son Gavin from brain cancer.
Thai Basil Plant and Green Curry with Lentils, Tofu, Eggplant, and Homegrown Thai Basil
Photos: Same Thai basil plant in May 2020 and July 2020 Improvised recipe: pressure cooker Thai green curry with lentils, tofu, and eggplant, garnished with home grown Thai basil. For…