Grilling Up a Fourth of July Feast—Hawaiian Style

I grew up in Hawaii where you don’t need a special occasion to fire up the grill. So you can imagine the smells that emanated from neighborhoods, parks and beaches on holidays like the Fourth of July. It was a virtual grillfest. The aroma of sizzling steaks, ridiculously delicious ribs, and scrumptious shrimp would mix with the island’s salt air and make your mouth water. Sadly, I won’t be home to celebrate Independence Day with my family this year, but that’s not stopping me from making some of my favorite local recipes this holiday weekend. If you are looking to … Continue reading

The Sneaky Mama’s Kebabs

Kebabs, generally consist of meat placed on a skewer and are grilled or roasted. The Sneaky Mama loves Kebabs when it comes to summer foods because: a) they’re already bite sized b) eating food off a stick is a novelty c) they’re easily customizable. You can use the same type of meat and make different dipping sauces or you can easily have a ‘kebab’ bar and let each child fill their own stick with meat and vegetables. This of course translates into happy eaters who are eating exactly what they want (while at the same time eating exactly what you … Continue reading