Oops, I forgot to take a 家族写真。また今度だね。笑
今回はThanksgiving Dinnerの写真です。とても美味しかったです。
ちょっと食べ過ぎたけど年に一度だからいっか〜笑 

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とっても美味しかった！Thanksgivingと言えばturkeyとかハムとかのお肉の食べ物が多くって、もう肉を食べない私にはあんまり楽しくないholidayだけど、今回はPeace CafeでveganのThanksgiving lunchが食べられて本当に嬉しかったです。お友達と二人で楽しいお話もできてホッとする一時でした。

"Restaurant Week Hawaii is a seven day celebration of the cuisine scene in Hawaii...A portion of the proceeds from Restaurant Week Hawaii will support the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Diamond Head." via http://restaurantweekhawaii.com

We celebrated my mom and dad's 39th anniversary at Ruth Chris Waikiki.
(Mommy, Daddy, Brother and Wife, and ME!)

Caesar Salad Fresh crisp Romaine hearts tossed with Romano cheese, garlic croutons and creamy Caesar dressing, topped with shaved Parmesan cheese and sprinkled with freshly ground pepper 

Barbecued Shrimp 
Jumbo shrimp sautéed New Orleans-style in reduced white wine, butter, garlic and spices. 

Creamed Spinach Side

Strawberry Sorbet

This 3 course menu was $35!! What a treat!
美味しく、楽しく頂きました。
家族って一緒に笑って過ごすのが一番！幸せです。 

...and since we were celebrating my mom and dad's 39th anniversary, the restaurant gave them this special dessert. The strawberries are on fire! 

 

"Restaurant Week Hawaii is a seven day celebration of the cuisine scene in Hawaii...A portion of the proceeds from Restaurant Week Hawaii will support the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Diamond Head." via http://restaurantweekhawaii.com

Halekulani's Orchids Lunch $30

Hamakua Farm Mushroom Soup

Fish and Chips Smoked Tartar Sauce and Crushed Potato Fries

Tiramisu Crème Brûlée Caramelized Nuts, Candied Lemon and Almond Nougat Gelato

Everything was very tasty...and it was for a good cause. I sure hope Hawaii's food scene continues to grow so we can always have tasty things to eat here. ^__^ v

ハワイの「食教育？」の為に食べました。ちょっと高かったかど、美味しかったです。

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Thank you to @Bytemarks @ForestF and Honolulu Zoo for making this happen. I enjoyed taking the behind the scenes tour! 動物園の舞台裏ツアーすごく楽しかったです。

First...lunch! They have a vegetarian option! Here is the veggie burger!
ベジタリアンバーガーあります！

We got to see the new elephant exhibit that they are working on!

Do you see the hidden elephant stone?

Then we checked out the vetenarian area. 

This is the cut in the road they made to equip Honolulu Zoo with broadband! The island of Oahu can get this same type of broadband in just 3 years....of course that if everyone could just agree to get it done...>_<

Video to follow! Stay tuned!

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I love the concept that when I buy a pair, the company will give a pair to a kid in need. Even though I don't think I look good in these, I bought a pair because it's for a good cause. 良く履くかどうかわからないけど、とりあえず買いました。

I can't wait for their One Day Without Shoes event next year! 

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Yay! My brother and sister-in-law FINALLY came home. Joy, their dog, sure missed them! He was so lonely at the clinic and even though I visited Joy everyday, I can't replace his parents. ^__^ Joy君、マミーとダディーが帰ってきて良かったね。そして、お兄ちゃんとマナミさん、お土産ありがとうございます。リラックマのキッチングッズ、ポストカード、イニシャルのネックレス、うどんとクッキーありがとね☆

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At first I was very hesitant to go to this Bella Mia on Beretania because of my previous experience at the Kaimuki location. Someone I landed upon this place today anyways...and OH MY...the bread with cheese was soooo good. I mean, yes, it's not good for you since it's cheese and white bread...but it was tasted so good! 

チーズパンが超美味しかった♥　全然健康には良くないけどね。だってチーズとパンでしょ？ま、たまにはいっか。笑

 

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Today I went to Sakura Terrace Japanese Cafe. It's a newly opened place on King street featuring a bunch of donburis (Japanese bowl dish with rice and toppings). 

I opted out of the donburis because 1) I stay away from white rice 2) nothing really POPed at me to try even though it was made with white rice. I also asked if they have brown rice as an alternative, but they don't. Too bad...

So I got the salad instead. I was pretty surprised. The dressing is kinda similar to the one at Suntory! Coolio!

I also got the osumashi (soup)...but that...I swear...is the packed kine I can get at Nijiya. LoL. 

 

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今日はAPECの為のvolunteerをしました。Sheraton Hotelでお土産作りでした。箱を組み立て、詰め手、袋に入れました。なんと1500個！ギフトは計9,500なんだけど、今日はその1,500だけ。「だけ」って言ってもね！笑

思った以上に楽しかったし、the people were all really nice. 行ってよかったです♬

今日は虹を５つも見ちゃった。ハワイってなんて素敵なところ〜☆

Today I went to the island of Lana'i to volunteer at the one and only elementary school. Did you know that they don't have Mcdonalds, or any other fast food place? Did you know that they have no stop lights? Did you know that they only have one gas station? Crazy! I had a hard time believing that it was part of the same state I live in! I'm such a city girl, I wouldn't know what to do...and would probably drive myself crazy there. Some love that country lifestyle though!