2011 August

21 August 2011

Recipe: Fischer & Wieser’s Original Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce (R) Double Fudge Brownies with Chipotle Cream

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” If you are fond of chipotle try this versatile sauce in any recipes that could use a sweet/sour/hot element. These brownies go well with my brother Remy’s ‘ Island Style Korean Raspberry Chipotle Baby Back Ribs ‘.”

Filed Under: Food, Hawaii, Recipes Tagged With: brownie recipe, Chipotle, Raspberry

20 August 2011

Holoholo Hawaii : Island Hop for Sun, Fun and Fantastic Food

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It is time to re-think Hawaii. And because each island is so different, the best way to experience Hawaii is to island hop by planning a seven night, two island vacation. Easy non-stop flights to Oahu, Hawaii from gateway airports can put your toes on famous Waikiki beach with a Mai Tai in hand in time for sunset the very same day.

Filed Under: Accomodations, Food, Hawaii, Travel Tagged With: Big Island Travel, Bishop Museum, Chef Mavro, Chinatown, dolphin Quest, Hilton HAwaii, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Hilton Waikoloa, leis, Merriman;s, Waikiki

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