First of all, MAHALO. I am so humbled and feel so grateful to have such amazing, engaging followers from around the world. It blows my mind that my page reached 10,000 this week. Wow. Just wow. And again, MAHALO! As a thank you to all of my supporters I’ve decided to not only… Read More
After 45 years in business the Lahaina Kaanapali & Pacific Railroad is operating their last passenger service route from Lahaina to Pu’ukoli’i. The Sugar Cane Train, as it’s affectionately called, has one diesel train and two steam engines. Since news of the shutdown broke 6 days ago, it’s been sold out. Tourists… Read More
Here is the video recipe for Pénélope’s grandma’s zucchini honey quiche – it’s only 2 minutes long! Easy recipe! INGREDIENTS: Pie crust (handmade or store bought) Zucchini – 1 large Honey Goat cheese Gruyère cheese – 1/4 cup Liquid whipping cream – half pint Eggs – 2 large Garlic – 1 large clove… Read More
My last blog on this topic was to hopefully recruit some new families on OAHU that would be willing to host a French student THIS summer. (By the way, they still need families!! The students get here on August 3rd! Please email me if you’re interested or know someone who might be – HERE… Read More
After creating my logo earlier this year I could not wait to start creating some fun merchandise with it. I LOVE the logo soooo much!! I started with stickers & window decals (which look amazing) and I just got my tanks in! I worked with a local company on Oahu – Premium Shirt Printing… Read More
My mom used to make this dish when I was a little girl. Traditionally it’s with a Lyonnaise sauce and leftover meat but I make mine with ground beef and add veggies. It’s still delicious! Check out my video recipe below (it’s only 5 minutes – I try to keep them short!) Hachis… Read More
Latest radar image at 7:19am The stormy skies have arrived here in the islands. As a reminder, here are some safety precautions to take during flooding / tropical storm related weather events. Please be safe everyone Hawaii State Civil Defense PSA on Flooding & how to stay safe Here are some Tropical… Read More
Today, Lāhainā Noon occurred in Lahaina. Pretty cool yeah? At 12:33pm there were no shadows! (See Asa Ellison’s photo above) Allow me to explain… Lāhainā Noon is a term used to describe the moment when the sun is directly overhead. This only happens in the tropics because the sun is never overhead anywhere else… Read More
I have to admit, I was tentative and not fully committed to the idea of receiving a French exchange student in my home. I was worried that the child wouldn’t fit in with my family, would be home sick, wouldn’t be well behaved, wouldn’t appreciate my 21-month-old son Jackson… the list goes on. I… Read More
WEEKEND WEATHER / WALI UPDATE Trade wind weather is expected through Saturday morning with our typical morning and evening windward and mauka showers. Isolated showers for leeward areas with some windward moisture pushing into lee spots from time to time on our 15 – 20+ mph easterly winds. Highs upper 80′s to maybe even 90… Read More
UPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for all HAWAIIAN ISLANDS in effect from 6:00pm SATURDAY to 6:00pm MONDAY. (With the possibility of being extended if heavy rain persists) ORIGINAL POST: According to the National Hurricane Center, ONE-C strengthened into a Tropical Storm WALI far southeast of the islands around… Read More
My father has said it time and time again… “It’s not IF, but WHEN.” He usually says it with regard to tsunami events but it’s true of ALL natural hazards. Growing up with my dad, the oceanographer, every day at the beach started with a safety “briefing” … looking at currents, tsunami escape routes,… Read More
