Archive for December, 2011

Spicy salsa

About a month ago, when I made the Chipotle-sytle Barbacoa Beef, I had some leftover chipotle peppers.  Since I was making Mexican food, I had to make some salsa.  I used tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and lime juice.  The salsa looked like it was missing something.  I had the brilliant idea of adding the leftover chipotle peppers and it was magic!  (more…)

Octopus with green banana, betelnut leaves, tomato confit, watercress, and octopus jus

There has been some sort food movement happening here in Honolulu recently.  Chefs from celebrated local restaurants have been branching out and experimenting on their own by creating these pop-up restaurants for a brief period of time while gracing us civilians with their culinary talents.  The Pig & The Lady is the second pop-up restaurant I have been to.  They are a family cooking team operating out of Hank’s Haute Dogs in Kaka’ako.  They also have a stand at the Blaisdell Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays. (more…)