{For the August Break: Photographed at Kapolei, Hawaii}The westerly shores of Oahu feel miles from city life. Tourists don't visit much, but I've old-timey childhood memories of picking limu (tasty edible seaweed) out there on Ewa Beach.
P.S. Here's limu used in a delicious Hawaiian dish called poke (poh-keh): comprising raw fish tossed with limu (see the fleshy dark strands?), sea salt & other yum extras...it's like Hawaiian "sushi." :)
Hm Hawaiian sushi? I'd definitely try it. It looks like 'normal' sushi actually... like tuna and those special leaves (what are they called again? shiso?)
ReplyDeleteI love poke! And Hawaii just makes my heart sing! I've been there three times in the last three years and I can't wait to go back!
ReplyDeleteThat coastline looks heavenly. :)
ReplyDeleteThat shoreline is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI used to work for a guy from Hawaii and he made this dish for me! It was really good! ;)
ReplyDeleteOh my, now I really REALLY want to go visit Hawaii! Looks lovely :)
ReplyDeleteHi Cafe Bellini - you hit the nail on the head! The dish has definitely been influenced by other cultures, and not least of all, the true sushi folks :) That's scallions thrown in (but I LOVE the idea of shiso!)
ReplyDeleteHi Dancing Branflakes - ooh, so fun to "meet" another poke connoisseur (whose not necessarily from Hawaii!) It's pretty yum stuff, for sure! :)
Another gorgeous shoreline!
ReplyDeleteHi Angelcel - thanks so much, I've been enjoying your photos immensely!
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa - thank you!! Sending you some virtual Hawaiian sun :)
Hi Sohdalex - oh, I'm envious! I wouldn't mind someone making it specially :) Thanks for dropping by!
Hi Signe - thanks so much! It is nice & relaxing there :) and hope you get a chance to visit! Thanks for dropping in!
I love Hawaii soo much! I was just there in June and went last August. I long to go back everyday. Your photos are lovely :)
ReplyDeleteOMG, Hawaiian Sushi ! It looks so delicious, it looks almost like our (I'm Japanese) maguro-don = marinated raw tuna with rice in a bowl.
ReplyDeleteAhhhh...I need to be in that photo!
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Hi Connie -- oh, thanks so much! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Meghan --thank you and, ooo, how fun you visited recently! Thank you for dropping by!
Hi Pretty Pink Penguin - wow, the maguro-don sounds absolutely delicious! Hm, now I'm craving it :) {And yes, very similar to the poke from Hawaii!}
Hi Amanda - thank you! I'll send some virtual tropical breezes for now! :)
I kinda miss summer already... :(
ReplyDeleteI have childhood "nightmares" about going out to pick limu, we used to go EARLY! and I also remember the puka shell searching days too!
ReplyDeleteit all looks so lovely. Have you got paris recommendations? we are off to paris in a couple of weeks, what a fantastic job you must have, it sounds so exotic in your profile
ReplyDeleteI would definitely give Hawaiian sushi a shot :)
ReplyDeleteHi Fashion Doohickey - I do too, I do too (sigh).
ReplyDeleteHi Kat - oh my goodness, that is hilarious! (I must have selective amnesia about the EARLY part :)) I remember puka shell searching too, but only b/c you reminded me just now, wow! Oh, Hawaiian childhoods :)
Hi Justine - oh gosh, it's not that exotic, believe me! :) (Public/social policy and so LOTS of government officials to deal with!) I'm lucky I telecommute, since my significant other is in London. I haven't been to Paris in tooo long, but I'll visit your blog to chat Paris :)
Hi Alternative Wife - thanks for dropping by! The stuff is pretty addictive, that's the only problem :)
Ooh, that looks uniquely tasty!
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa - yeah, the stuff will likely make your tastebuds say *Aloha* :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos!! the food and the sea! perfect!
ReplyDeleteoh, i'd love to be on a tropical shore right now!
ReplyDeletethis looks so amazing. I totally want to try that dish :)
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I almost didn't make it over here today, but you know i can't stay away:-). My eyes are closing right now, but i wanted you to know that there is something over my world for you:-). xoxo
ReplyDeleteHi Jane - thanks so much! I love *your* images, so I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa - aw, thanks for visiting (yes, if one isn't careful, one can get used a tad too used to the tropical lifestyle! :))
Hi Ms. Pink - hope you get a chance to try the dish (while on a tropical shore too! ;-))
Hi Fabiola - thanks so much! :)
Hi Stacey - oh my goodness, I just saw your new post come up, went right away to see & comment (haha, couldn't help myself!), then found your comment here & realized I was a hopeless sleep-deprived zombie - missed the surprise 1st time round!! Thank you so much, you know I'm in awe of your beautiful blog - so it's particular special coming from you!! (Oh, and wishing both of us proper ZZZZ's too! ;) :))
That looks so beautiful! I wish I was still in the Cook Islands, there is nothing like a tropical island.
ReplyDeleteHi Jess - I so agree - nothing compares (now, I'm inspired to check out the Cook Islands)! Oh, I've been enjoying the gorgeous photos on your blog - look forward to future ones :)
ReplyDeleteYum!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy fresh fish!
I suddenly miss the topics~
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