There are so many new breakfast and brunch places popping up that they all start to meld in my mind — it’s hard to stand out with such stiff competition! That being said, when Jake and I finally got to try Scratch Kitchen & Bake Shop one Saturday morning, I instantly loved it. I felt … Continue reading
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Revisiting: Sunday brunch at the Nook
Remember when Jake and I went to the Nook in Manoa? Well, I said I’d be back to try the mochi waffles — and here I am! Let me formally introduce you to my best friends — Ayaka, Cecilia (Cece), Adrienne, and Sachi. We’ve been best friends since middle school, and after college we all … Continue reading
Month in Review: Top 3 August Posts
August has been about enjoying what’s left of summer. It’s been about going to brunch, going on adventures up mountains and down into tide pools. Sometimes I get bored because I think that I must have done everything on this little island, but this month I’ve realized I couldn’t possibly have seen all the great … Continue reading
Review: Goofy Cafe & Dine
Deciding whether or not you want to venture into Waikiki for a dining experience can be a real struggle — unless you’re visiting and your hotel is steps away from anywhere you might want to go. Locals have parking to think about. One morning my friend Adrienne and I were feeling adventurous, so we passed on … Continue reading
Review: The Nook Neighborhood Bistro
Do you guys have a favorite food? It’s hard for a lot of people to choose, but for me it’s always been simple: Grilled cheese sandwiches. This is when Jake looks at me sideways, disapprovingly because I could make that at home — so why order it at a restaurant? (He should know I actually … Continue reading
Review: Koko Head Cafe
I love brunch. It’s the best of both worlds because you can roll out of bed after a reasonable amount of sleeping in and still meet up with friends for your pick of either breakfast or lunch foods — because sometimes you just want both in a gooey breakfast egg sandwich mashup, am I right? … Continue reading
Recipe: Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars
Share this recipe with your friends by pinning it on Pinterest! I went for a quick swim this morning and when I got home, all I wanted was something fresh. Luckily I had these babies sitting in my freezer, just calling my name! These Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars are my latest experiment in healthy snacks. … Continue reading
Recipe: Ultimate Breakfast Cups
A breakfast or anytime snack you need to re-pin! I don’t know about you, but I’m all for having breakfast food at anytime. That’s what makes these little morsels I’m about to introduce you to all the better. In this edition of weeknight meals, I’m featuring what I like to call Ultimate Breakfast Cups. All … Continue reading
Kailua: Cinnamon’s Sunday
From past blog posts, it’s no secret that Kailua town is one of my favorite places. So when Hawaii’s version of “winter” lets up and the rain clouds blow away, giving you a picture-perfect glimpse of what the summer sun was like, you take the opportunity and go to the beach. That’s what Jake and … Continue reading
Aulani: Makahiki character breakfast
I don’t know about you… but one of my favorite experiences at any Disney property is seeing and hugging the characters. The moment we stepped out of Aulani’s lobby, the first thing we saw was Mickey walking to his post. Jake can tell you, I was so excited. I did a double-take over my shoulder … Continue reading