July 2011

Alton Brown promised it was easy.

But three trips to the grocery store (what aisle is the clarified butter in?), five google searches (how do I MAKE clarified butter), and two emergency first aid stops later (grating nutmeg is hazardous work) there’s still no sign of that supposedly-simple appetizer.

Guess you’ll have to hit your go-to... Read more »

Paddle
Moon River
What: Explore the North Shore under the full moon with this half-mile river tour. It's not for beginners, but you have a day to brush up on your kayak or stand-up paddling skills before the Friday night event.
When: Tomorrow, 8 - 10 p.m.
Where: Haleiwa
Details: $30 a person if you need to rent a board or kayak. $10 if you bring your own. The fee includes the tour, refreshments, and a glow stick. Reservations are required at 808.637.9887.... Read more »

When it comes to life, you’re looking through ros'e-colored glasses.

Thanks to a cabinet full of the chard stuff your glass has been half-full for years. But then a night in with the girls unexpectedly wiped out your whites, ran through your reds, and even left your dessert blends at a new merlot.

Tankfully, you’ve prepared for the emergency with a little brew-it-yourself.

Homebrew in Paradise offers you everything you need to create bottles of everything from Napa Valley merlots to Italian Barolos. With... Read more »

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Family shopping day means quality time with your favorite style friends.

You: Max Azria, Michael Kors, and Diane Von Furstenberg.

Your little one: Dora, Elmo, Princesses Belle, Jasmine, and the whole castle crew.

You just said goodbye to onesies and are bracing yourself for Hello Kitty. And though the cast of characters in her closet is cute, you wish you could give your future fashionista a style boost that won’t turn into a “what was mom thinking” moment in her wedding slideshow.

... Read more »

Blake Lively may be the “it” girl, but you are definitely the I-T girl.

You’re so plugged in that you have every gadget before the real buzz begins. But staying current means you have another problem that’s really starting to push your buttons; an ever-growing stash of obsolete electronics, chargers, and batteries.

Hold the phone-or actually don’t. We found three ways for you to get rid of your old mobiles, cameras, and anything else you want to power off permanently.

1 – Sell... Read more »

Create
Art in the Park
What: Dance crews, live music, spoken poetry, storytellers, and a chance to weave, print, and paint your way through your own art project are among the 27 reasons to stop by The Contemporary Museum today for the free ArtSpree event.
When: Today, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: The Contemporary Museum , 2411 Makiki Heights Dr.
Details: Click here for all the details onRead more »

News? You get it in 140 characters or less on twitter. Friends? You barely have time to “like” them on facebook. Forget newspapers and letters, the only written messages you can deal with, good or Carrie Bradshaw-bad, fit on post-its.

So the idea of skimming more than the back cover of the newest bestseller just isn’t your speed.

Lucky for you, one Honolulu-born author’s intriguing stories won’t require a change of pace.

Kirby Wright is... Read more »