The kukui nut tree, also known as candlenut, grows to a height of 25 to 75 feet, with wide spreading or pendulous branches. The leaves are pale green, simple, and ovate, or trilobed or…
Author: Hawaii Kai Auntie
Original Stroopwafels at Costco
These Le Chic Patissier Original Stroopwafel caramel waffle sandwiches looked good; so good I was afraid to be disappointed. I thought at regular price, they also seemed to be a bit pricey,…
Lettuce Leaf Basil (Tuscany)
This particular basil variety is from Johnny’s Seeds, where I purchase a number of my plant seeds. Although I’ve found this variety is less heat-tolerant than other basil varieties, the herb is…
Rana Skillet Gnocchi Kit
You’re looking at tonight’s dinner, this week’s lunch and more. With the addition of vegetables, it was over three pounds of food for less than $10. This 23-ounce package gets our family’s…
Koko Crater Hike – Second to Diamond Head in rescues conducted between 2015-2019
From the September 30, 2019 Honolulu Star-Advertiser article, “Diamond Head’s popularity with visitors keeps it in the top position on a list of sites requiring rescues.” Between Jan. 1, 2015 through April…
Hawaii Kai – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Note: This article was updated 9/22/2019 DONATE USED ITEMS: Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the National Kidney Foundation and United Cerebral Palsy have teamed up to provide pickup of donations throughout Oahu. The easiest…
Cranberry (Red Zinger) Hibiscus
The buds are used to make red zinger hibiscus tea and the plant itself is a beautiful for accentuating your garden. Can be used as a shrub for dividing your garden areas….
Chives – white blossom
Chives, scientific name Allium schoenoprasum, are an edible species of the genus Allium. Their close relatives include the garlic, shallot, leek, scallion, and Chinese onion. A perennial plant, it is widespread in…
Maunalua Bay Boat Ramp Scheduled to Open Mid-2020
Question: When is the Hawaii Kai boat ramp scheduled to be finished? A lot of fishermen and pleasure boaters are being inconvenienced and exposed to hazardous conditions without a pier to drop…