Monday, December 10, 2012

December International Food Group Dinner



Its our last monthly get together for the Big Island international food group and tonight's cooking event is being held at a local carport in Hawaiian Beaches - the typical gatherings at most Hawaiian parties are usually held in carports.



Although this event, is quite festive and the pupus (Hawaiian for appetizers) are very well put together little bites in beautiful desplays to our discerning foodies.







What's a party without a little Xmas cheer and mistle toe greeting?







How would you like to try baby pears wrapped and baked in thick bacon and maple syrup, anyone takers?

 
 
 
 
 
The requisite party game involves teams competiting with each other and the losing team donning the typical L branding - meaning 'Loser'.
 
 
 
 
 
Another delicious bite of this zucchini and tuna pupu with fancy sprigs of mint and green onions.
 
 







A moment of surprise captured prior to opening the beautiful red wrapper!





I think our dining participant might be comtemplating the dreaded secret Santa exchange, not sure if she wants to open this for the moment.




Christmas parties are always fun and entertaining, even better when they involve amazing food created by food enthusiast from the Big Island.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Sunset Views at Holualoa, Hawaii

 
 



Sunset views on the Kona side up at Holualoa are spectacular on clear days. Celebrating the annual Christmas night art stroll is always a fun and packed event in this artist community and everyone comes up from Kona to enjoy the views, art and spectacular sunsets.





Early evening before the crowds appear and parking is easier to find is the ideal timeframe to arrive and scout out the best dining venues for the evening.



 
 
 






The sunset views are quite nice and distant water views are still visible. I love framing tropical foliage into dark silhuoettes in the foreground to give more dimension to the imagery.



 
 
 
 
(Locally grown food served colorfully through a food truck offering wonderful local dishes)




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