Hawaii From Your Kitchen: a Mainland Cook’s Guide to Island Flavors & Perfect Drinks

HEADLINE: Seems Like a Lot of Work to Bring the Taste of Hawaii into Your Kitchen—Consider Not Booking That Plane Ticket!RELATE: Do you close your eyes and dream of sun-soaked beaches in Hawaii, the scent of plumeria in the air, and the unforgettable tastes of island food and drinks? Aren’t you usually starving for those bold, fresh flavors once you are back from your Hawaiian vacation—only to find that the mainland recipes hardly match the same vibrant aloha spirit? Annoyed with boring “tropical” fare that misses the authentic punch of real Hawaiian cooking and empty island cocktails? I’ve been in your shoes. As one of the continental cooks poor in the charms of Hawaii’s cuisine over a number of visits, I faced years of struggles to recreate such unforgettable tastes in the safety of my home. The right ingredients were hardly found in the stores, while the recipes looked watered down; my poke, plate lunches, and mai tais never matched their glory until I seem to have cracked it.- Learn to take common mainland ingredients and convert them into real restaurant-quality Hawaiian dishes that transport you directly to the islands with every bite. – Master the art of creating those quintessential island cocktails and refreshing drinks that would safely challenge any beach bar on Waikiki and beyond for brinkmanship. – Get to know simple-to-use and fail-proof methods to get bold and fresh Pacific flavors without specialty stores and fancy equipment. – Dazzle friends and family with Instagram-worthy Hawaiian spreads that taste and look like they are straight from a luau chef’s kitchen. – Aloha spirit would live on your dinner table—any weeknight diner from paradise, without the hassle of traveling. CALL TO ACTION: Bring the delicious taste of Hawaii into your everyday cooking and perfect drinks worthy of any island paradise that makes every meal feel like a vacation; if this should appeal to you, waste no time and buy this book now.