Flat Stanley got to play bingo at the annual family Christmas party yesterday evening. Everyone won something and as usual there was lots of great food … Hawaiian style.
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Flat Stanley at the Prince Hotel
Melanie brought Flat Stanley along with us to the GAMA annual Christmas Party. This year, again at the Prince Hotel, in the Captain’s Room.
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Flat Stanley at Hank’s Haute Dogs
Last night Mel and I were fortunate to be invited to Lynette Lo Tom’s party at Hank’s Haute Dogs in Kakaako. The food was just fabulous … Chicago and chicken Portuguese hot dogs, cole slaw, fries, onion rings, cassoulet, macaroni cheese and creme brulee.
And we brought Flat Stanley along!
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History is written by the conquerors
I found this interesting post card this morning in Kailua, at a shop called Antiques & Treasures.
It’s a picture of the Old Federal Building. Construction began in 1917 and completed after World War I in 1922. The building was designed by architects York & Sawyer of New York. Currently, it houses state government offices and the Downtown Station Post Office.
The post card was printed by the Curt Teich Co., Inc. of Chicago.
It faces the ‘Iolani Palace whose architecture stands in stark contrast to the style in vogue in Hawaii at the turn of the century.
Click on the image for a larger view.
When I read the other side of the card I just knew I needed to own it.
Here’s what it said:
Hawaii is an integral part of the United States. The Federal Building and Post Office stands at one corner of Honolulu’s “Palace Square.” Hawaii, at her own request, was annexed by the United States in 1898, and has been a full fledged Territory ever since 1900.
What a remarkable perspective, I thought. And it occurred to me that the Akaka Bill will never pass in any form in our time.
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Faves from the Angus Tweetup
Here are three of my favorite images from the Hawaii McDonald’s Angus Tweetup last night.
More images from the event here.
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Last night at the Sheraton
Trisha, Melanie, Lois, Franklin, Lisa and Morgan at the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce Annual Installation Dinner.
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Krazy Karaoke last Tuesday evening
Morgan and Trisha doing their best to keep up with Robert.
Trisha surprised by the camera, then poses.
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Chez Bannister last night
Melanie and I visited Barry Bannister last night for dinner. He treated us to a wonderful cajun dinner starting with salad sprinkled with a kicky dressing, then a main course of jambalaya followed by a boosted version of Bananas Foster. Barry’s a wonderful chef and host!
Barry shared his recipies with us:
Cajun Salad Dressing
Shake in shaker or glass jar:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 T whole grain Mustard
1 glove crushed garlic
1 t Cajun seasoning
3 shakes of Tabasco saucePour over the salad. Add more vinegar and extra virgin olive, gradually, to taste. Season with salt and pepper.
Jambalaya
(From The New Orleans School of Cooking)
1/4 cup oil (lard, bacon drippings)
1/2 lb. Cajun sausage
1/2 lb. Boneless chicken
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic
2 cups long grain rice
8 oz tomato juice
16 oz canned chicken broth
1 heaping tsp. Cajun seasoning (e.g. Joe’s Stuff, Essence of Emeril)
1 tsp paprika
1 cup chopped green onion
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoSeason and brown chicken in oil over med-high heat. Add sausage to pot and saute with chicken. Remove both from the pot. Add onions, celery, green pepper and garlic to the pan and saute to the tenderness that you desire. Return chicken and sausage to the pot. Add tomato juice, broth, paprika. and Cajun seasoning and bring to a boil. Add the raw rice and return to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for a total 25 minutes. After 10 minutes of cooking remove cover and quickly turn rice from the bottom to the top. If desired, add raw shrimp, canned crab, or other seafood after 20 minutes and return the lid. Add the green onions and chopped tomato at the end.
NOTES:
1 cup rice to 1 cup onion, 1/2 celery, 1/2 cup green peppers
1 cup raw rice to 11/4 cups liquid
Over season to compensate for the rice
Cook for a total of 25 minutes, turning completely after 10 minutesServes 6 people
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At the Old Spaghetti Factory
More Tweeps giving Joe Philipson a good send off. We’re at the Old Spaghetti Factory. This restaurant has been at the Ward Warehouse for 40 years. I’m always good for spaghetti.
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