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Melissa has been blogging regularly since 2007 and has more than 25 years’ experience in marketing and public relations. She is currently an independent marketing consultant, specializing in social media.

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I used to have a life

March 13, 2022March 13, 2022 Melissa Chang 0 Comments Angouleme, Paris, travel

When I started packing for my first (real) trip in 2 years, I realized what my life had become

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Easy Thanksgiving leftovers: Kalua turkey chow mein

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 Melissa Chang 0 Comments

Chef John Iha shows us a different way to use leftovers!

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Recipe: Creamy caramelized onion pasta

August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 Melissa Chang 0 Comments caramelized onions

If you love onions, this recipe will blow your mind!

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First taste: Double Fat Ice Cream mint chip

April 8, 2021 Melissa Chang 0 Comments

Virtually experience a first taste of Double Fat’s new flavor!

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Double Fat ice cream brings double happiness to all

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 Melissa Chang 0 Comments waikiki

Here’s the scoop on the newest dessert spot in Waikiki

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Piccola Onda brings real Italian fare to Waikiki

February 26, 2021March 3, 2021 Melissa Chang 0 Comments onda pasta, piccola onda

Andrea Onetti and Will Chen opened a new Italian food truck at the Alohilani Resort in Waikiki.

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Holiday activities at Neiman Marcus Hawaii

December 12, 2020December 12, 2020 Melissa Chang 0 Comments Christmas

We’ve been watching the different retailers around town to see how they’ve been addressing the evolving needs of the 2020

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Quick home cooking: Thanksgiving gau gee

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 Melissa Chang 0 Comments cooking, gau gee, Will Chen, William Chen

Chef Will Chen teaches us how to make gau gee filled with stuffing and cranberries with gravy

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Coco Bloom is full of healthy treats in Kaimuki

November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 Melissa Chang 0 Comments Coco Bloom, Coco Bloom Kitchen, kaimuki

This new lunch spot uses local ingredients with Japanese sensibility

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Next-level Palusami at the farmer’s market

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 Melissa Chang 0 Comments Farmlovers, pearlridge

Many people, even in Hawaii, don’t know what palusami is. You’re missing out!

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