The best of from A Korean Kitchen. Kalbi, kimchi, meat chon and mandu are some of the delectable Korean dishes we love in Hawaii. But did you know that some of these dishes are unique to Hawaii in the way they are prepared and served? Food writer Joan Namkoong, a second generation Korean American, draws on her island …
The best of from Hurry Up and Wait is a collection of local-style recipes designed to make the best use of these devices. If you are new to using them, if you cook with one but not the other, or if you are a veteran in search of fresh ideas, these recipes will open your eyes to the …
Food and family in Hawai’i go hand-in-hand. Seldom is there a gathering large or small without an array of favorite foods packed tightly together on a dining room table. Everyone looks forward to ‘ohana get-togethers and reunions where all the favorite dishes from the grandmas, aunties, uncles, and cousins are savored and enjoyed. Like one big family reunion, …
This delightful luau planner and cookbook honors the many influences that shape the cuisine of Hawaii. The islands have long welcomed people from around the world, and many foods of Asia are staples in Hawaii, along with Polynesian, Filipino, Spanish, Portuguese, and American dishes. An authentic luau is a global dining experience as well as a great party. …
A Chinese Kitchen: Traditional Recipes with an Island Twist (Hawaii Cooks)
Chinese cooking is one of the most popular in the world and in Hawaii its undoubtedly the favorite cuisine. After two years of gathering recipes from family, friends, and the community, Hawaii food writer Lynette Lo Tom has captured the delicious cooking of her mother Lorna Lee Lo, extended family, and friends. There is a wide range …
A Sweet Dash of Aloha is your guide to enjoying desserts and sweets guilt-free. “There is no such thing as ‘bad’ food in nature,” the editors remind us. “Sugar is not your enemy. Our goal is to show you how to enjoy your treats while maintaining good health.” Designed to satisfy any sweet tooth, the new cookbook offers …
Poke is Hawaii s food, popular everywhere in the Islands and now in many places on the mainland U.S. as well. There are so many ways to make poke so many directions to go. Just about anything can be done. Anyone can become a creative chef mixing and matching their favorite seafood or other ingredient with the basics …
The Japanese Way of Tea: From Its Origins in China to Sen Rikyu
Almost a millennium before the perfection of chado (the Way of Tea) by Sen Rikyu (1522-1591), the Chinese scholar-official Lu Yu (d. 785) wrote exhaustively about tea and its virtues. Grand Tea Master Sen Soshitsu begins his examination of tea’s origins and development from the eighth century through the Heian and medieval eras. This volume illustrates that modes …
Vegan Fusion World Cuisine, a groundbreaking work that has won five national awards, is a celebration of international gourmet vegan cuisine that introduces us to the simplicity of a vibrant, healthy lifestyle.Much more than a cookbook, this artistic treasure contains stunning food photography, inspiring graphics, natural-food cooking charts and kitchen wisdom for all. A foreword by Dr. Jane …
Brewed in Japan: The Evolution of the Japanese Beer Industry
This book is the very first in English to explore beer’s steady rise to become Japan’s “beverage of the masses.” Based on his extensive translations of Japanese-language source material, author Jeffrey W. Alexander reveals how Japanese brewers adopted and domes- ticated beer in just a few generations, despite its entirely foreign origins.Brewed in Japan explores the start of …