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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.

Sweet Creams sherbet assortment
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Sneak peek: Sweet Creams’ new lemon peel sherbet

October 14, 2020October 14, 2020 Melissa Chang 0 Comments lemon peel

Earlier this summer, I showed you a preview of Sweet Creams’ lemon peel gummy bear popsicles, and since then, they’ve

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Preview: La Birria Tacos

October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 Melissa Chang 0 Comments La Birria

The newest birria taco truck opens at Pearlridge this Saturday

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Brick Fire Tavern opens in Kaimuki

October 9, 2020October 9, 2020 Melissa Chang 0 Comments kaimuki

The beloved Chinatown eatery opened a second location in Kaimuki

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Shiso pesto with sashimi
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#QuarantineCooking: Shiso pesto

September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 Melissa Chang 0 Comments #QuarantineCooking, chiso, cooking, shiso, soba

If you’re familiar with Japanese food, you’ve encountered shiso, or chiso, in some dishes. Most often, you’ll see these leaves

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Holey Grail donuts
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Kauai’s famous Holey Grail Donuts have landed in Honolulu

September 5, 2020September 5, 2020 Melissa Chang 0 Comments Holey Grail, pop up

If you’re on social media, you probably saw photos of these pretty taro donuts in your feed last weekend. People

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Preview: Ice Cream Bar HI’s new sundae kits

August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 Melissa Chang 0 Comments Artizen by MW, Brandon Lee, sundae, Will Chen, William Chen

Brandon Lee is now making ice cream … and ice cream sundae kits!

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#QuarantineCooking : Vanilla butter

August 7, 2020August 7, 2020 Melissa Chang 0 Comments #QuarantineCooking, butter, Laie Vanilla Company, Quarantine, quarantine cooking, vanilla

Here’s a super easy recipe using local beans from Laie Vanilla Company!

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#QuarantineCooking : Shio Kyabetsu

August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 Melissa Chang 0 Comments cooking, izakaya, Japan, Quarantine, quarantine cooking, recipe

If you’re missing this essential izakaya salad in Japan, here are two recipes you can make at home.

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Busy home cooks find relief with Da Chefs Box

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 Melissa Chang 0 Comments #QuarantineCooking, Chef Zone, Da Chefs Box, home cook, home cooking, Moumen el Hajji

Chef Zone makes home cooking more convenient with prepared meals

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Dalgona matcha
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Recipe: Dalgona matcha & dalgona coffee matcha

June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 Melissa Chang 0 Comments coffee, Dalgona coffee, Dalgona matcha, hand frother, Korean, matcha, matcha powder, recipe, zulay

Here are two quick, easy, and delicious recipes for new instagrammable drinks!

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