I've often thought about quilting and Hawaiian patterns. They give a bedroom or any room in a house for that fact, a great atmosphere reminiscent of 1800's Hawaii.
These stitch patterns are usually floral. A popular pattern is one of the ulu leaf. Ulu is the Hawaiian term for breadfruit.
I have seen both my grandmother and great grandmother do hand stitching and quilting, but never have I bothered to ask them to pass down the family lineage and teach me these skills. I really wished that I did when I had the chance.
My grandmother is still well and alive. However, my great grandmother has passed away in death about ten years ago. Perhaps I should make it a definite plan to sit down with 'tutu' so that we can talk story about 'back in the days'...
Saturday
Thursday
What I listen to on the Radio These Days
I don't know about you, but my radio is constantly on. It seems that I leave it on for 24 hours in a day. What are you listening to these days?
Well, I really like the local stations because I enjoy traditional Hawaiian music as well as modern Hawaiian music and the local jams blend.
I mentioned in a previous post about the ukulele and how it is a quintessential part of local music. The strumming of the ukulele in the background can give a song that 'island feel'.
One example of this is Colbie Caillat's 'Tied Down' on her debut album that is self-titled. It's a very simple, laid back, easy-going song...that is what makes it so great.
Another popular rock artist who tends to incorporate the ukulele in his pieces is Jack Johnson. Both of these artists have a very laid back sound that can be very enjoyable.
Well, I really like the local stations because I enjoy traditional Hawaiian music as well as modern Hawaiian music and the local jams blend.
I mentioned in a previous post about the ukulele and how it is a quintessential part of local music. The strumming of the ukulele in the background can give a song that 'island feel'.
One example of this is Colbie Caillat's 'Tied Down' on her debut album that is self-titled. It's a very simple, laid back, easy-going song...that is what makes it so great.
Another popular rock artist who tends to incorporate the ukulele in his pieces is Jack Johnson. Both of these artists have a very laid back sound that can be very enjoyable.
Sunday
Playing Ukulele
Jumping fleas...jumping ukus also known as head lice...that's basically what ukulele means. When you're playing the uke, your fingers look like jumping bugs and insects.
So, a lot of people think that ukes originated in Hawaii. Well, actually...it didn't. It was a gift to the Hawaiians from the Portuguese. Nonetheless, it has become an essential instrument that is very deeply rooted in modern Hawaiian mele (music) and culture.
When I was in elementary school, ukes became part of music class. It was required for us to learn how to play it just as basketball and baseball are fundamental sports that are implemented in physical education.
Well, I wouldn't have it any other way. If they didn't incorporate playing the uke into our Hawaiiana and music lessons, I probably wouldn't love it as much as I do now.
If the educational system intends to stop incorporating it in the classroom setting, I'll take my kids out of public school, home school them and teach them to play the ukulele myself...nah, just kidding about pulling them out of public school. I don't have that much faith in the public school system, but I did okay by it (I think). I'll just give them music lessons at home whether they like it or not lol.
So, a lot of people think that ukes originated in Hawaii. Well, actually...it didn't. It was a gift to the Hawaiians from the Portuguese. Nonetheless, it has become an essential instrument that is very deeply rooted in modern Hawaiian mele (music) and culture.
When I was in elementary school, ukes became part of music class. It was required for us to learn how to play it just as basketball and baseball are fundamental sports that are implemented in physical education.
Well, I wouldn't have it any other way. If they didn't incorporate playing the uke into our Hawaiiana and music lessons, I probably wouldn't love it as much as I do now.
If the educational system intends to stop incorporating it in the classroom setting, I'll take my kids out of public school, home school them and teach them to play the ukulele myself...nah, just kidding about pulling them out of public school. I don't have that much faith in the public school system, but I did okay by it (I think). I'll just give them music lessons at home whether they like it or not lol.
Spam Musubi
I just ate a spam musubi. It was one of the best ones I tasted ever....period. I think it's probably because they fried the spam slices in teriyaki sauce. What's teriyaki sauce? Well, it's a sweet and salty sauce from the Japanese culture.
Teriyaki sauce consists of shoyu, sugar, ginger, and sesame oil. That's the basic recipe for it, anyway. If you want to spice it up with your personal touch or an ancient Chinese secret ingredient, feel free to. Sometimes, it's the simple ingredients and simple flavors that hit the spot and make for very tasty dishes.
Anyway, just slice up the spam (original spam flavor), make your teriyaki marinade concoction of choice, pour the teriyaki marinade concoction in the frying pan, heat the pan on medium heat on the stove top, and when the marinade mix starts to sizzle, throw the spam slices in. Kinda like frying deer meat, but you don't have to let the meat sit in the marinade for couple days like it's best to for venison.
If I were you, I would cook da rice first. That way, when you're done frying up the spam, you're rice if nice and freshly cooked and ready to go.
So, now you've got you're hot freshly cooked rice, your freshly fried teriyaki spam. Get out the nori maki and cut the big pieces into halves. Also, get your musubi molder out. If you like some extra pizzazz (or however you spell it), try sprinkle furikake over your rice when you are molding your spam musubi.
Writing this is making my mouth water, and I can almost taste it lol.
Teriyaki sauce consists of shoyu, sugar, ginger, and sesame oil. That's the basic recipe for it, anyway. If you want to spice it up with your personal touch or an ancient Chinese secret ingredient, feel free to. Sometimes, it's the simple ingredients and simple flavors that hit the spot and make for very tasty dishes.
Anyway, just slice up the spam (original spam flavor), make your teriyaki marinade concoction of choice, pour the teriyaki marinade concoction in the frying pan, heat the pan on medium heat on the stove top, and when the marinade mix starts to sizzle, throw the spam slices in. Kinda like frying deer meat, but you don't have to let the meat sit in the marinade for couple days like it's best to for venison.
If I were you, I would cook da rice first. That way, when you're done frying up the spam, you're rice if nice and freshly cooked and ready to go.
So, now you've got you're hot freshly cooked rice, your freshly fried teriyaki spam. Get out the nori maki and cut the big pieces into halves. Also, get your musubi molder out. If you like some extra pizzazz (or however you spell it), try sprinkle furikake over your rice when you are molding your spam musubi.
Writing this is making my mouth water, and I can almost taste it lol.
Life's a Beach
If my life centered around the beach, I would be the happiest camper ever. I haven't been to the beach in about a week.
The last time I headed out, the surf was up with about four to six foot faces. This would be just awesome accept for the fact that we were at a west shore beach during a north swell with high Kona winds. These conditions made for sloppy and choppy wave and surf.
We were highly disappointed, but this disappointment did not stop us from jumping in the water. Not go in the water?!? Heck no!
The sets were coming in strong one after another after another after...you get the point. Anyway, timing was essential and as soon as there was a small opening in between sets, we paddled out. Racing against the current and the oncoming sets, the adrenaline was being pumped into every muscle of our bodies. There's nothing like that feeling.
It was late afternoon, so there was only time to catch a few waves before the sun started to go down. Not the greatest surf day, but a day spent at the beach is a great day nonetheless
The last time I headed out, the surf was up with about four to six foot faces. This would be just awesome accept for the fact that we were at a west shore beach during a north swell with high Kona winds. These conditions made for sloppy and choppy wave and surf.
We were highly disappointed, but this disappointment did not stop us from jumping in the water. Not go in the water?!? Heck no!
The sets were coming in strong one after another after another after...you get the point. Anyway, timing was essential and as soon as there was a small opening in between sets, we paddled out. Racing against the current and the oncoming sets, the adrenaline was being pumped into every muscle of our bodies. There's nothing like that feeling.
It was late afternoon, so there was only time to catch a few waves before the sun started to go down. Not the greatest surf day, but a day spent at the beach is a great day nonetheless
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