March’s swap was surprisingly busy considering it was also spring break weekend and there were a number of competing activities the same day. A big shout out to B. who brought some…
Easy Corn Salad and Kirkland (Costco) Organic Greek Feta
It’s sheep milk. Thankfully I didn’t see that on the label when I bought it. I’m not a fan of chevre (French goat milk cheese) so I probably wouldn’t have purchased a…
It’s been a tough few months, but I’m back to rebuilding my quail flock
I caught three mongoose. I killed two mongoose. It wasn’t fun. I resorted to a pellet gun. I would have killed three mongoose, but one ran away when the trap door failed….
Japan: Booking a Room at Seibu Prince with Dinner (and Breakfast)
Now that I just came back from a fulfilling few days of all-you-can-eat seafood, I’m ready to head back to Japan for more. I’d say in Japanese that’s hoitobo, but apparently hoitobo…
Food Lover? This Japan Room Package is Insane.
A four-star hotel is not normally my type of lodging, nor is a buffet my dining choice, so we almost didn’t book one of the best deals around. The Grand Prince Hotel…
The Weird Math of Visiting Japan from Hawaii
If you don’t mind the long flight and if you have three or more days, it’s probably equal or less expensive to visit Japan than take a staycation in Hawaii. Weird, right?…
March 15, 2025: Hawaii Kai Plant Exchange. Koko Marina on 3rd Saturdays
A big shout-out to the amazing volunteers who keep the plant swap running. I wasn’t there in February, but everything ran as usual and we were (thanks to my husband’s efforts) able…
February 15, 2025: Hawaii Kai Plant Exchange. Koko Marina on 3rd Saturdays
We will be at Koko Marina Center with 808 Craft and Gift Fairs every Third Saturday from 10am through 1pm on the waterfront between Assagio and Kim’s BBQ. It’s part of a…
Happy 2025! Let’s grow together again
It has been a long time since I’ve done a proper updating on this website. First off, lots of changes in my life. One constant has been a dedication to the plant…