With its bright red and yellow exterior, Otto Cake (1127 12th Ave., Honolulu; 808-834-6886; ottocake.com) is … Say cheesecake in KaimukiRead more
Author: Pat
Author or co-author of more than 30 books and several hundred articles about travel and food, Pat was an arts administrator, a museum docent, and a tour guide before she embarked on her career as an author.
Going loco for Koko Moco
New York-born chef Lee Anne Wong cooked in restaurants around the world before settling on Oahu … Going loco for Koko MocoRead more
Beets provide tasty twist on Hawaiian poke
One of the great things about the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival is that the schedule … Beets provide tasty twist on Hawaiian pokeRead more
Whimsical cake beets all
Of all the culinary students assisting guest chefs at the Chopstix & Cocktails event of the … Whimsical cake beets allRead more
Great tastes rule Hawaii Food & Wine Festival
As the sun set over the water and the air began to cool, Mayor Kirk Caldwell … Great tastes rule Hawaii Food & Wine FestivalRead more
What to eat at the airport: Chicago O’Hare
Maybe it’s the feel-good endorphins released when we eat chile peppers, or perhaps it’s just the … What to eat at the airport: Chicago O’HareRead more
Summit cocktail gives Cognac real sass
I was surprised to learn at the Camus Cognac House that the French are rather tepid … Summit cocktail gives Cognac real sassRead more
Learning to blend Cognac at Camus
“You cannot make a mistake,” Frederic Dezauzier assured my small group as we filed into a … Learning to blend Cognac at CamusRead more
Harvesting sea salt on France’s Île de Ré
Sea salt may be hot, but it’s hardly new. Since the 12th century, the “sauniers” on … Harvesting sea salt on France’s Île de RéRead more
What to Eat at the Airport: More LAX
Operating at the corner of Third and Fairfax since 1934, the Original Farmers Market is a … What to Eat at the Airport: More LAXRead more