Spicy Brussels sprouts, kimchi dressing
A couple of years ago a neighbor of mine noticed that I called for gochujang, a Korean hot paste, in a recipe on my blog. She was excited that an ingredient she had grown up with was making its way into recipes in more mainstream American outlets, getting its deserved recognition in the spicy-ingredient pantheon. She even delivered a big jar of gochujang to my door so I could continue playing with it.
Let’s Talk Food: Trends and happenings in the food industry
It is time to check on your spices to make sure they are not moldy and mildewy before the holiday baking starts. Remember that ground spices start to lose their punch after six months and especially here in Hilo where our humidity is high, they may not last as long as in drier climates.
Boo-crative strategy at Southern California theme parks
LOS ANGELES — In years past, Six Flags Magic Mountain’s annual Halloween celebration isolated the monsters and ghouls to certain areas of the amusement park while keeping other parts, such as the kid-centric Bugs Bunny World, as a scare-free sanctuary for parkgoers who wanted no part of what the Southern California park calls Fright Fest.
Odds & Ends for October 14
A few stories from the odd side of the news.
Tropical Gardening: Public invited to Panaewa zoo tropical rhododendron meeting
Any day is a fine day for a drive wherever you live on our beautiful Island.
Volcano Watch: Aftershocks of the magnitude-6.9 quake in May expected to continue
On May 4, a powerful magnitude-6.9 earthquake on the south flank of Kilauea Volcano shook the Island of Hawaii. It was the largest quake in Hawaii in 43 years. Today, more than five months later, smaller-magnitude earthquakes in the same area are still occurring.
Kauaha‘ao church planning November bazaar
Kauaha‘ao Congregational Church in Waiohinu, Ka‘u, will host a fundraising bazaar from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 17 on the church campus at the corner of Mamalahoa Highway, Kamaoa Road and Pinao Street just above the Wong Yuen Store.
New series of Buddhist teachings to begin
Beginning Sunday (Oct. 14), Medicine for the Mind Buddhist meditation class will begin a new series of advanced Buddhist teachings — tranquil abiding and the transference of consciousness.
‘Heavenly Bodies’ sets heavenly record at Met Museum
NEW YORK — Fashion and Catholicism have trumped King Tut.
There’s something for everyone during the annual Waimea Fall Festival
Help welcome fall with a fun-filled day Saturday at Waimea District Park during the second annual Waimea Fall Festival from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.