Rum Cake

It's not equal part alcohol and cake ingredients when you're lightweight. My first cake had 1/2 C of rum and 1/4 C in the glaze and I got drunk from one slice! My second cake was a success-scant 1/4 C of rum and a glaze of powdered sugar and milk. It got rave reviews!

Waikiki Surf

Driving in morning traffic, searching for parking, and a 15 minute walk carrying your board are factors when surfing a top destination in the world.

Prom Season

Gowns in the mall windows, teenagers at the MAC counter mark the beginning of prom season. I'm totally biased when I say Kimi applies the best makeup. Check her out: girlwiththewingedliner

Dancer's Gallery

Anna's annual ballet recital featured classic and modern music. I just love watching her dance.

2nds

Every second Friday of the month, food trucks convene in Central Oahu to showcase their specialties. My favorite was a savory crepe filled with turkey, spinach, tomatoes, cheese, mushroom, and olives. And for seconds, ahi topped with cilantro and sprouts.

Homemade Fig Newton

Totally worth the effort and time, if you have it! The fig filling was sweet and chunky and the cookie crust was tender and moist like a shortbread cookie.

Chocolate Chubbies

I questioned the recipe when it called for only half a cup of flour mixed with so much chocolate. These are the moistest, intensely chocolate chocolate chip cookie that feels like you're eating a small cake.