Safer-at-Home & A Little Outdoors

Posted on July 3, 2020 by sandersnm

Josh and I spent most of March, April, and May staying inside and distancing ourselves in this crazy world. We finally started getting out a bit more at the end of May and beginning of June with socially distanced hiking and beach days. It’s been kind of nice to explore the island without the crowds! #luckywelivehawaii

Double rainbow from our lanai.

Kailua Beach

Birthday sangria on the beach!

Kualoa Ranch

Kailua Beach

Pu’u Ma’eli’eli Trail

Red Fish Poke

Waioli Kitchen & Bake Shop

Posted on April 7, 2020 by sandersnm

Our last weekend before we decided to stay in, Josh and I had breakfast at Waioli Kitchen & Bake Shop in Manoa Valley. It was a beautiful day and a great last meal out (even though we didn’t know it would be our last meal out)!

Breakfast Sandwich: Scrambled local eggs, cheddar cheese, grilled tomato, homemade croissant

Waioli Breakfast Plate: Two eggs, Bacon, Toast, Butter, Jam

Mochi Waffles with Lilikoi Sauce

Quite the spread!

PAI Honolulu

Posted on April 4, 2020 by sandersnm

We enjoyed a delicious dinner at PAI Honolulu with friends and my mom as well during her visit. The service and food were great!

Hemingway’s Muse: Koloa White Rum, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Lime, Grapefruit

Risotto: Poached egg, roasted carrots, mushrooms

Shitake Mushroom Lasagna: Kombu mornay, pecorino, white cheddar, gruyere

Curry Bolognese: Handmade pappardelle, curry leaf, madras curry

Sourdough Focaccia with Smoke Salmon Mousse & Ikura

Buttermilk Fried Mushrooms with black pepper créme fraîche

Ricotta Fritters

Ricotta Fritters and assorted gelato and sorbet

Josh & Andy Go Gliding

Posted on February 14, 2020 by sandersnm

For Josh and Andy’s birthday this year, Anna had the great idea of getting them a ride together in a glider. We were able to completely surprise them a couple weekends ago with a glider ride on the North Shore with Honolulu Soaring.

My favorite picture from the day!

So excited after their flight!

After gliding, we spent some time on the beach enjoying the view and the waves.

After our time on the North Shore, we were able to surprise them once more with a cake and friends at Paradise Ciders. Successful day!

BGCH friends!

Kaimana Farm Cafe & Deli

Posted on February 12, 2020 by sandersnm

Garden Lox Bagel Sandwich: Local egg, organic baby spinach, onion, tomato, local green, cream cheese.

Danielle & Brick Visit!

Posted on February 7, 2020 by sandersnm

Josh and I kicked off 2020 with our lovely friends visiting. Unfortunately, our weather wasn’t exactly cooperating for their trip. However, we were able to squeeze in a beach walk, lots of good food, Pearl Harbor, and a couple hikes. Ready for them to come back!

Started the New Year off with a walk on Kailua beach.

Delicious fish tacos thanks to Brick.

Waiting out the rain at Pearl Harbor.

Starting our hike around Hanauma Bay.

The waves were insane!

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So windy!

The most delicious acai bowl on the island.

O’Kims

Posted on October 29, 2019 by sandersnm

A few months ago we tried O’Kims, a new Korean restaurant in Chinatown, with some of our friends. It was a great experience and we really enjoyed everything we ordered. It was a beautiful night and we sat out back in their patio/courtyard area.

Truffle Mandoo: Dumpling stuffed with mushrooms (king oyster, button, earwood and enoki), yellow squash, zucchini and black and white truffle paste, shoyu jelly, pickled daikon.

Korean Chicken & Gnocchi: Deep fried chicken with gochujang sauce, house made gnocchi nuts, purple rice, green salad & kimchi.

Confited Pork Belly Brulee: Confited pork belly with miso sauce, apple ginger jam, seasame leaves, purple rice, green salad & kimchi.

Ton Katsu King: Pork cutlet with home made demi-glace sauce, fresh corn chowder, green salad, purple rice, and kimchi.

Pecan pie with vanilla ice cream.

Senia

Posted on April 28, 2019 by sandersnm

We treated ourselves to Senia when we had family visiting a couple months ago. We decided to split a bunch of appetizers so we could try as many things as possible. Everything we had was fantastic. Pictures of all our deliciousness below!

A delicious Ahi special that I can’t quite remember everything about. It melted in your mouth!

Citrus-Cured Hamachi: Avocado, Jalapeño, Wakame

Kalua Pork & Cabbage Croquettes with Chili Pepper Water

Burrata: Guajillo Pepper “Mole”, Pumpkin

Charred Cabbage: Shio Kombu, Green Goddess, Buttermilk

Roasted Bone Marrow: Beef Cheek Marmalade, Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, Piccalilli

Le Cannelé with ice cream and chantilly cream

Bar Leather Apron

Posted on April 26, 2019 by sandersnm

We finally tried out Bar Leather Apron in February for drinks. It completely exceeded our expectations and we can’t wait to go back! We sat at the bar and watched each unique drink being made which really made it fun!