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Justice is a cornerstone of any civilized society, a fundamental principle that ensures fairness, equity, and accountability. The concept of justice extends beyond its legal implications; it is a moral and ethical imperative that helps maintain social harmony and protect the rights of individuals. In the realm of criminal justice, the idea that criminals must…

This brief post will outline, for the most tech-savvy of you, how I hack cottage cheese from time to time. Pay close attention… When I’m here at home, running Hawaii Food Tours, and not out gallivanting around the globe, I need to fulfill my breakfast addiction. The first part of that addiction consists of steel-cut…

Aloha​ Friends… Thanks for your support in the post-Covid world related to my efforts in making y(our) world a more delicious place. I’ve started my own show called 50 Tastes Of Gray and it pretty much is me in a different format. If you are interested in having a look/listen we’re at https://YouTube.com/@50TastesOfGray 5 Reasons…

☼ Ah, Barcelona again!  The first place I always go is my favorite restaurant (well, at least my most sentimentally-loved place), often before checking into my hotel or AirBNB. One of the great cities.  I have a better time each time I visit.  Posts coming with details of Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Las Ramblas, Disfrutar…

I have a good friend in Honolulu. Let’s call him Steve. Steve’s a great guy; met him in the mid-90’s when I was writing restaurant reviews for The Honolulu Advertiser (the biggest paper in the state of Hawaii at that time; now long gone as many papers are in the Internet age). Anyway, I walked…

Little chewy bundles of treasure.  A lifetime of memories, wrapped, crimped, shaped, fried, steamed, and boiled, whatever your method it’s gonna be good. I’m reminded of my grandmother’s kreplach when I was ten years old.  Nothing better, anywhere.  Or the “dumplings” I had recently; baked crispy-crunchy pâte brisée with apple puree and Stilton cheese. No…

Beginning in Honolulu, a 4-day stopover in New York City seemed the perfect place to prepare for our 5-week European adventure about to come. Traveling lighter than ever before, barely more than a carry-on and laptop (yes, for 5 weeks!) we were on our way. New York satisfies on so many levels, and we’d take…

Recently I was asked to be the third judge at a chili cook-off because no one else wanted to do it. The original third judge called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge’s table asking directions to the beer wagon when the call came. I was…

A long time ago, when I was living in Los Angeles, a very funny thing happened, something I’d wager never happened to you. My mom had a sore throat and a bad cold, and was eating Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup. We’ve all had it a million times. It’s soothing to think back to our childhood,…

We all hate the way staffers hover near our tables.  It’s as if they’re being paid by the plate – or by the irritant value associated with removing one’s plate when there’s still a bite or two…or some sauce, still remaining.  Not only that, they hardly ever ask if you are finished, or if they…