PALI FOLKLORE
CUPCAKES RULE
LIBERTY EATS

IN THIS ISSUE: JULY 2009

Postcards from Paradise: A Hawai‘i Travel Column ^hidden"

Don't drive pork over the Pali.

Hawai'i folklore says one should not drive pork over the Pali. Phillip Roberts explains. Also, in July 2009, the WWE comes to the Blaisdale Arena. Phillip tells why the Rainbow Drive-in in Honolulu is a most-excellent spot for breakfast, and gorgeous pics of Menehune Bank, Coconut Island and Kailua Bay.

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IN THIS ISSUE: JULY 2009

Sweet Justice: The dessert lover's salon.^en"

Chef Jud's July 4th cupcake and cream recipes.

By Chef Jud Kilgore

Cupcakes rule. Who says these mini-me delights are a thing of yesteryear? Not so. Posh bakeries are selling only cupcakes and these desserts have re-emerged as a media darling. Chef Jud also offers his recipes for American buttercream and ganache. Also, why the Chef says, "Don't tread on me." Read it.

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IN THIS ISSUE: JULY 2009

Food & Fresnel^TM: A lighthouse lover's travel guide.

Where to eat and stay near the Statue of Liberty

By Judy "the foodie" Asman

Controversial to many, grand to others, the Statue of Liberty is an appropriate companion to the multicultural city she overlooks. Coming this month, where to eat and stay near Lady Liberty. But for now, in honor of the late King of Pop. Michael Jackson is featured standing in a replica of the statue in his video "Black or White." May he rest in peace.

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ALL THE PRESIDENTS' FOODS

Inspired by a family tradition of farming, John Adams had an intrinsic love for homegrown fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, as featured in a The American Heritage Cookbook, a possible menu to celebrate the most revered day for the 2nd U.S. President, July 4th. Read it.