Delightful late birthday dinner with the @umuhawaii ʻohana at @havensharborside ! Every bite was thoughtful, gorgeous and delicious and our server, Liz was excellent. Only thing missing was the rest of the @nogubys . Soundtrack by @halemanumusic #EatLocalMaui #EatingWithMrsV #HappyBirthdayLisa #MaalaeaHarbor #Maui #TheAlohaLifestyle
Super fun time getting to taste the sneak peeks of the new “Shave Ice Flights” from @ululanishawaiianshaveice last night. Really creative idea, great packaging and awesome new flavor combos including my favorite, ‘Crack Seed Store’, designed by @hello.__.emi . Another cool thing they’ve done is to offer sugar free syrups including the @ekolumusic special which is also dairy free! We also got to sample the delicious smash burgers by the newly opened @velzylandburgerco who make their own potato buns which are so pillowy, and they are using all local beef by @mauiohanameats . New menu items will roll out in all stores within the next month. Mahalo nui David & Ululani for inviting us. So great to spend time with you and all our friends. #EatLocal #MauiFoodie #EatingWithMrsV #TheAlohaLifestyle #ululanishawaiianshaveice
Huge mahalo to everyone who helped make the @mauicoffeeassociation Seed to Cup festival such a success! We sold out of our ʻulu/kalo burgers made with @hawaiiulucoop ingredients served on #AlohaPoi (@jodibeanz )espresso buns. Look for these at our future popups, they’re a winner! I couldn’t have done any of this without my amazing ʻohana, @halemanumusic and @artfulscents. I love you!! I appreciate all my friends who came out to support my culinary dreams. 💕💕💕#TheAlohaLifestyle #EatLocalMaui #HealthierComfortFood #MauiEats #ChefLisaV @mauiomacoffee @kumufarms @simplerootsmaui
Come get your big buns at the @mauicoffeeassociation festival! These poi espresso buns will be full of local, ‘ulu & kalo burger goodness with local veggies and served with @kumufarms salad or chips. **Free Admission ** @mauitropicalplantation this Sunday, 8/18 from 9am-4pm. #BigBuns #EatLocalMaui #TheAlohaLifestyle #Maui #Sunday #MauiFoodie
Scored these Tramontina sauté pans from Costco. $29.99 for two. Nice weight, good feel in your hand. #gocheckumgocheckumgocheckumgo #AuntyMarialani #CookingWithMrsV #TheAlohaLifestyle
Fun times at the @mauicollegeculinary where I presented an ʻuala poke demonstration. This was a part of the “Gardens as Healing & Nourishing Spaces” in partnership with Chef Hui HI , Grow Some Good, Hawai’i Farm to School Hui, PATCH Hawaii, and @uhmaui Kauluwehi Biocultural garden. Everyone made their own personalized poke bowl while I explained the nutritional benefits of ʻuala, limu ogo and ʻākulikuli. Big mahalo to Chef Craig Omori for the use of the skills kitchen and a few of his star students who were great help all day. #FoodAsMedicine #FoodTherapy #CookingWithChefLisaV #ChefHui #GrowSomeGood #TheAlohaLifestyle mahalo for poke pic @lace.face.08
Super fun surprise 50th birthday party. Seven course menu with wine pairings.
Sushi bombs-come sushi topped with poke
Caprese skewers with balsamic glaze
Bacon wrapped water chestnuts with bbq sauce
Arancini balls with marinara
Roasted beet and goat cheese salad
Chicago beef sammies with giardiniera and homemade rolls
Short rib ragu on polenta squares with pickled onions
Peanut butter and chocolate almond flour gluten free cake
#HappyBirthdayMark #AlohaLifestyleCatering #ChefLisaV #TheAlohaLifestyle #Maui
Holiday party private event for Artful Scents
Yummy Sip n Shop catering for Artful Scents private event. Charcuterie & veggies, homemade ranch and chic pea dips, Bloody Mary deviled eggs, sausage rolls and of course, I had to make the #ButterCandle for this candle party! #ArtfulScents #AlohaLifestyleCatering #HolidayParty #ChefLisaV #CookingWithMrsV #TheAlohaLifestyle
Congratulations to Maui County Federal Credit Union on the grand opening of their new building in the Kehalani shopping center. Mahalo for having me create the catering and having Halemanu perform.
#TheAlohaLifestyle #PrivateChef #Catering #HealthierComfortFood #MCFCU #halemanumusic #pupuparty #maui #wailuku
@belly.maui is an absolute delight!! Mahalo Chef @abby_ferrer for the invitation to the friends & family event.
The decor is elegant, comfortable and very thoughtful. All the dishes were beautiful, well seasoned and served in the most gorgeous dishes. We will be back! BYOB until they get their liquor license. #eatingwithmrsv #fairwayshopskaanapali #eatlocalmaui #chefabbyferrer #shakshuka #brunch #thealohalifestyle
Mahalo to Becky Speere for hosting a fascinating #misomaking class with Chef Nicot, @hawaii_koji .
We learned all about koji and how to make miso with both soybeans as well as all the other ingredients we could use. I made my own batch with Mana Ulu kalo. Now to wait at least six months to taste. We also enjoyed a delicious luncheon of miso marinated @mauicattlecompany grilled beef and zucchini cooked on magnolia leaves. #AlwaysLearning #CookingWithMrsV #TheAlohaLifestyle #HawaiiKoji #Miso #Koji