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        Sauteed Kauai Shrimp with Mango Sauce. Mango sauce that’s sweet, tangy and spicy, and goes well with tofu, fish, chicken or seared Kauai Shrimp. It’s so good, you can use leftovers on morning yogurt! Makes about one cup. 1 mango 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar 1 lime 1/4 cup cilantro 1 garlic…

Right now, scent of mangoes cling to the thick air at Kauai farmers markets. Typically, mango season in Hawaii varies on climate conditions, but they usually begin ripening in April and are available throughout October. Flowering begins in early spring when showy clusters, which grow up to 16-inches long, cascade down trees that grow up…

Last week Dan and I celebrated 16 years of marriage. We began the day with a walk on the beach and came across a heart that someone drew in the sand. We took a selfie and posted it on Facebook, which prompted one of Tasting Kauai’s fans to write, “Happy Anniversary! Now, I want to…

Pele’s Passion at RumFire. Daniel Lane photo. Sheraton Kauai Resort announces that over $100,000 has been donated to benefit the Kauai community through the resort’s Table 53 charity program since its inception in October 2012. On a monthly basis, all net food and beverage proceeds from RumFire Poipu Beach’s table number 53 is donated to…

Taste of Hawaii this Sunday at Smith’s tropical Paradise. Daniel Lane photo Smith’s Tropical Paradise Sunday, June 7, 2015For tickets and more info, visit  www.tasteofhawaii.com Bikers of Kauai RUSSELL HALUAPO Smoked Meats, Kim Chee, Steamed Rice The Bistro, Kilauea JOHN-PAUL GORDON, Chef St. Louis BBQ Ribs served with Pineapple BBQ Sauce Da Kine Foods BOBBY…

Kauai Food Tour – Farmers Market Edible Hawaiian Islands (eHI)  announces the official declaration of Edible Hawaiian Islands Farm Day, as proclaimed by Governor David Ige. Officially cited for May 23, 2015, residents and visitors of Hawaii are invited to jump on the proverbial “farm wagon” by visiting a farm and tagging any and all…

Lisa and Sun work the land by hand. Daniel Lane photo Lisa Fuller and her husband Sun operate a bio-intensive farm called Kimu Aina and market organic produce under the name One Song Farm. The couple share 35-years of experience when it comes to growing organic food in the Islands. I will always remember my…

Tommy Bahama’s Cantaloupe Sunset Margarita with Sauza Conmemorativo Tequila with fresh orange, Watermelon Liqueur and scratch sour. Tommy Bahama has crafted a variety of margaritas including their latest — the Cantaloupe Sunset Margarita.  A perfect way to celebrate mom, this  cocktail recipe combines Sauza Conmemorativo Tequila with fresh orange, Marie Brizard  Watermelon Liqueur and scratch…

Recipe for Tommy Bahama’s Fresh Ahi Tacos with Asian slaw, wasabi avocado salsa and lime vinaigrette. Happy Mother’s Day! Tacos and tequila are a classic culinary combination and in the hands of Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar, these favorites get a modern and slightly exotic twist. From now through June 19, Tommy Bahama Restaurant &…

Our Food Tours around Kauai made this month’s issue of AAA Hawaii magazine. Here’s what they had to say.