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Hawaii State Lawmaker Wants to Remove Trump From the Ballot
Hawaii joins the other states wanting to have Trump removed from the ballot in November. Currently, 31 states are considering having Trump removed from the ballot. A Hawaii state senator introduced the bill early this month to remove former President Trump off the 2024 ballot.
Simple Cream of Mushroom Chicken Meal
I have rarely dined out since I moved to the countryside because I cook more at home. Here is a meal I haven’t made in a long time. Cream of mushroom chicken is easy to make. I sometimes write about what I cook at home. There are many versions of cream of mushroom chicken. Here is my version.
Would You Sign a Waiver Form to Eat at a Restaurant
Would you sign a waiver form to eat at a restaurant?. I came across a New York Post article about a restaurant in Canada asking a customer to sign a waiver because they ordered a burger cooked to medium instead of well done. The hotel restaurant cooks all their burgers well done.
Remembering Hawaii's False Missile Alert
Hawaii had a false missile alert on January 13, 2018. I remember where I was on that morning. I had received a call from my mom to seek shelter. I was waiting in the parking lot at my second job to start tutoring at 9:00 am. My mom called and told me to seek shelter immediately. The owner of the tutoring company didn't mention anything, so I drove to my part-time job that day like I did every Saturday morning. I didn't know there was an alert because I got to my part-time job early and slept in my car until I started my shift.
Pork and Potatoes With Hot Chili Sauce
My lunch today was simple. I made pork and potatoes with hot chili sauce. Here are the ingredients. Cut the pork into bite-sized pieces and the potato into cube-sized pieces. Stir fry the pork and season with salt and garlic. Cook the pork for several minutes until the pork forms a sear. Add ketchup and hot chili sauce to the pork and stir fry for several more minutes. Add the potatoes to the pan and stir fry. Remove any excess grease from the pan.
Walmart's New Buy Now Pay Later Loan
Here is a new feature from Walmart - buy now and pay later. Loans at self-checkout could be a regular occurrence for many. There will be requirements. However, the ease of receiving a loan at checkout will put many more people in debt. It seems convenient and easier to do, but this new process, left unchecked, will make someone in debt even more in debt.
The Transit Construction Mitigation Fund
The Honolulu Rail Transit, Skyline, is like a wrecking ball for businesses on Dillingham Blvd. The last time I was there, Waikamilo Shopping Center was still accessible. Seven months ago, during the summer of 2023, I ate at Waiakamilo Drive-In. I just searched Waikamilo Drive-In and noticed they are permanently closed.
Eateries at the Kukui Grove Center
The previous stop in my review took me to Sone's Deli & Catering, a take-out restaurant on Kauai at the Kukui Grove Center. It has been many years since I've been there, but I had a take-out plate order on a Saturday. I had sweet-sour spare ribs, chicken, and pork adobo.
Second Jobs for Honolulu City Council Members
With the approval of the 64% salary increase for the Honolulu City Council (HCC), a Honolulu City Council member proposed an ordinance for next year to prohibit council members from having part-time jobs while they serve in office.
Pork & Chinese Cabbage W/Hot Chili Sauce
You can’t go wrong with hot chili sauce if you like spicy food. Any brand will work. Here is the simple recipe I made today. Cut the pork loin into bite-size pieces and place it in a bow. Add the salt, sugar, soy sauce, and hot chili sauce, and mix with the pork. Add cooking oil to a wok or pan, stirring the pork with garlic.
Ground Beef With Cole Slaw Mix
Here is a simple recipe to follow. Here are the ingredients. Ground Beef or Pork (or sliced chicken breast or thighs) Cole slaw mix package (or sliced cabbage and carrots) Cook the ground beef or pork in a frying pan or wok with cooking oil. Season the meat with salt, black pepper, hot chili sauce, and garlic. Open the Cole slaw package in the pan or wok, fry it, and mix it. Add the soy sauce to the ground beef or pork and vegetable mix.
I Continued My Eatery Reviews on Kauai
It's been about six months since I moved back home. I used to do many restaurant reviews while living on Oahu but haven't done many on Kauai. I haven't found many eateries I wanted to review during the past six months. I also wanted to avoid driving an hour and a half to the other side of the island to try a restaurant and review it for an article.
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I write about politics, restaurants, businesses in Hawaii, comfort foods, and anything that affects Hawaii. I also write about anything I find interesting.
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