Between work, underways, duty days and family life, your time on Oahu can fly by. Being stationed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam is a special time with so much history, culture and food to experience. My family has been fortunate enough to be stationed here three times. To help you organize your adventures, I've [...]
Growing up in the coastal south, I’m well acquainted with great seafood. But prior to moving to Groton, I never had a "labstah" roll. The first time I tried one, it instantly became my go to summer order when dining out. I made it my mission to find the best lobster roll in the area. What I found was, [...]
Whether your meeting you’re a friend for a lunch date, bringing your sailor food while they are on duty or (like me) living in the Navy Lodge for 30+ days, Aiea / Pearl City has so many food options within a 15 minute radius. Here are some of our favorite places to eat or grab [...]
If the thought of preparing a full-blown Thanksgiving meal in 90 degree heat (without your 20 or so cousins) doesn’t sound exactly cozy, we’ve got some ideas for you! If you live near Pearl Harbor, there is a benefit of being stationed someplace touristy. There are many restaurants on Oahu that remain open during the [...]
Let’s be real, who doesn’t love a good donut? They’re versatile and can be the best breakfast or even a mid-day sweet treat. Check out these favorites in the Charleston area: Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts (King Street) Photo courtesy of Glazed Facebook page Located in Downtown Charleston is Glazed. They specialize in gourmet donuts and aim [...]
Hawaiian cuisine is a diverse and eclectic mix different cuisines and cultures with origins that date back to 300 AD with use of earth ovens to cook fish and taro. The cuisine of Hawaii has continued to expand as immigrate workers from China, Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Puerto Rico and Portugal arrived to Hawaii to [...]
Story submitted by Kristin Are you stationed on Oahu or headed here soon? We're so lucky we live in Hawaii, and not just because of the beautiful beaches, great weather and endless list of things to do - but because of the incredible food scene! There are so many great restaurants, hole -in-the wall spots, [...]
Story submitted by Kristin Who's ready for a date night out and about on Oahu? I've pulled together a quick mini rundown of ideas and spots for you and your sweetheart, organized by location: West Side Photo courtesy of Monkey Pod Watch the sunset at Paradise Cove beach followed by dinner at Monkey Pod. I [...]
When your spouse deploys do you suddenly find yourself eating bowls of cereal for dinner? Downing a whole bag of chips? Maybe cooking mac and cheese with dino nuggets because you’re tired of kids complaining, and hey you like it too? I’m with you. My husband is the cook between the two of us and [...]
