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Archive: Aug 2015

New Hanapepe Bakery

Midnight Bear Breads’ Pain Au Chacolat. Daniel Lane image. Midnight Bear Breads has grown a lot since I first covered them in Dec. 2011. I’m convinced it has everything to to with their artisanal, handcrafted approach. I had a chance to catch up with owners Ursa Swift and Evan McAfee at their new store located…

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August 28, 2015

For the Love of Good Food

(From left) Laura, Corinne, Maris, Addison, Limor, Christopher and Dan.   Childhood memories captivate my senses as I prepare a meal for my friends. While I make crust for a mango tart, I’m taken back to the holidays in my Colorado home. I see my mother’s hands rolling piecrust and hear the rustle of my father’s newspaper. I didn’t realize mom was loving…

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August 21, 2015

New Partnership for Kauai Food Tour

Seared scallops with heart of palm and avocado mousse at Kauai Grill. Daniel Lane photo. We are pleased to announce a new partnership with The St. Regis Princeville. Beginning Aug. 25, the luxury resort will be one of six stops on our intimate North Shore Kauai Food Tour. It’s pretty amazing because while enjoying a private tasting,…

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August 14, 2015

New Kauai Bakery to Open in Kapaa

Taran and Kai Tani wedding on July 17, 2015 at Allerton Gardens. The buttermilk cake is filled with lilikoi curd and Bavarian cream, fresh mango and coconut. Topped with rolled fondant. On Wednesday, Aug. 5, Judy Capertina will open a spin-off of Haole Girl Island Sweets in the Kinipopo Shopping Center. Haole Girl To Go, located…

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August 4, 2015