Going Gluten-Free: Carrot cake is easy, moist and delicious

• By Joleen Oshiro
• Nov. 5, 2019

Like many folks, Lisa Hoang uses food as comfort, but not in the way you’d think. Read more

Hawaii Agricultural Foundation introduces new program for young entrepreneurs

• By Joleen Oshiro
• Oct. 22, 2019

The Hawaii Agricultural Foundation’s new program, Young Entrepreneurs, requires participants to not just to develop products, but a business plan as well. Read more

KCC students earn scholarships with paella recipe

• By Joleen Oshiro
• Oct. 15, 2019

It was a fresh approach to a standard staple and a user-friendly, flavorful recipe that earned Kitima Wongrak and Tre Zamora each a $1,000 scholarship. Read more

Rave Reviews: Joleen Oshiro

• By Reviews by Joleen Oshiro
• Oct. 13, 2019

Food can be a most delicious way to explore history and culture, and one restaurant that does this exceedingly well is Mud Hen Water. Read more

Going Gluten-Free: Ike’s sandwiches are full of surprises

• By Joleen Oshiro
• Oct. 1, 2019

Any meal at Ike’s Love & Sandwiches can be made using gluten-free bread. Read more

Tanya’s brings famed pies, breakfasts and plate lunches back to Wahiawa

• By Joleen Oshiro
• Sept. 17, 2019

It’s been a long, slow 18 months, but today, everything’s golden again — as in pear-peach pie golden — at Tanya’s Pies and Grill. Read more

Gluten-free muesli makes for tasty oatmeal alternative

• By Joleen Oshiro
• Sept. 3, 2019

Muesli is easily made from scratch, but to make it even simpler use a prepared mix. Read more

Local Moco: Lettuce with Hot Chili Dressing

• By Star-Advertiser Staff
• Aug. 20, 2019

Though perhaps not a traditional Korean dish, this salad of lettuce with a tasty Korean dressing is refreshing and delicious. Read more

Going Gluten-Free: Not all frozen pizzas created equal

• By Joleen Oshiro
• Aug. 6, 2019

When you’re talking gluten- free pizza, success or failure rests heavily on the crust. Read more

Dining diversity on the rise at Pearlridge Center

• By Joleen Oshiro
• Aug. 6, 2019

In the face of the ever-evolving digital world, shopping malls have had to reassess their roles in the community. Read more

Local Moco: Crumble Malasadas

• By Star-Advertiser Staff
• July 30, 2019

This recipe calls for chocolate chip cookies and an isle favorite, sweet-bread rolls, to make a beloved local dessert — malasadas. Read more

Going Gluten-Free: Canoe plants form foundation of new bakery

• By Joleen Oshiro
• July 2, 2019

After a couple of years of the typical college lifestyle at the University of Portland, Maile Kamisugi realized she needed to adjust her focus. Read more

Chef Lillian Cumic is a (vegan) cheeze whiz

• By Joleen Oshiro
• June 25, 2019

Glancing through Lillian Cumic’s vegan cheese recipe is like taking a peek behind the wardrobe door into Narnia. Read more

Cravings: Feast pop-up goes vegan; ‘Joy of Cooking’ returns

• By Star-Advertiser Staff
• June 11, 2019

All the latest food news you can use, courtesy Crave. Read more

Going Gluten-Free: Tasty ways to combat a snack attack

• By Joleen Oshiro
• June 4, 2019

A variety of gluten-free packaged snacks are now available in Hawaii. Read more

Chef Mavro sells restaurant, will stay in kitchen

• By Joleen Oshiro
• June 3, 2019

Chef Mavro, the King Street restaurant opened in 1998 by James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef George Mavrothalassitis, has a new owner, the restaurant announced today. Read more

Campbell High’s cafe gets boost from refurbished kitchen

• By Joleen Oshiro
• May 7, 2019

Culinary students at Campbell High School are learning that a standard of excellence gets noticed. Read more

Cravings: Celebrate the revival of Kokua Market and try Big Island Candies’ new cookies

• By Star-Advertiser Staff
• May 7, 2019

More food news you can use, courtesy Crave. Read more

Going Gluten-Free: Neighborhood bakery caters to all eaters

• By Joleen Oshiro
• May 1, 2019

Pu‘uwai Aloha Bakery is a dedicated gluten-free eatery situated on a quiet stretch of Lusitana Street that delivers much more than specialty cakes. Read more

Double Up Food Bucks pays dividends beyond feeding needy

• By Joleen Oshiro
• April 23, 2019

Who doesn’t like a two-for-one deal — especially one that extends beyond the shopper into the economy? Read more

Here’s why it’s not unusual to find Japanese food in haute cuisine

• By Joleen Oshiro
• April 9, 2019

In a place like Hawaii, where pancit and sushi can share space with barbecue ribs and cioppino at the party table, the presence of sashimi at a fancy restaurant would seem natural. But the uneventful in these parts can be noteworthy in realms more rarefied. Read more