Children and Youth Day 2011

Over 300 exhibitors and community organizations were at the Children and Youth Day event yesterday in the area around the State Capitol and adjacent government buildings providing free interactive, educational, and fun activities for the whole family!  Activities included games and rides, demonstrations, guided tours, entertainment, food and drink vendors, and much, much more.  There was just so much going on that I was only able to catch a portion of the happenings.  Make sure you check out Les, Erick and Celia's blog posts for more.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Didi's Home-made Pickled Ginger

You ever had home-made pickled ginger?   Me neither . . . until Didi gave me some the other day.  And let me tell you . . . it is some ONO!!  Not sure if Didi used that young ginger like I got at the KCC Farmers' Market recently, but bet you that's perfect for something like this.



2 lbs. fresh ginger, peeled
2 TB Hawaiian salt
1 ½ c. sugar
¾ c. rice wine vinegar
1/3 c. water
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. red food coloring


Using a vegetable peeler or vertical slicer; slice ginger into very thin slices; crosswise. Place in a colander and toss with salt. Place bowl or dish under colander to catch liquid. Place plate with heavy weight on top of ginger. Allow to sit 1-2 hours. Rinse well; drain completely squeezing out excess liquid. Transfer ginger into jars. In a saucepan over medium high heat; combine remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cool completely. Pour cooled sauce over ginger. Refrigerate. Makes 1 ½ pints.

Runa

When Runa asked me a few days ago, "So, what time did you want to meet on Saturday?", I stood up from my chair and said, "Whaaaaat?   You're agreeing to meet with me?"  I was kinda stunned.  I had been nagging Runa to let me take maternity shots of her for awhile.  I guess persistence pays.  We met today at the Nature Park in Makiki. I had a great time, but I really need more practice with the posing.  Thanks Runa!  Sorry I made you sit and lean on oogie stuff.