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More About Asantae Java Organic Coffee

Surfa Aunty — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 03:14:19 +0000

- Certified Organic

- Derived from the highest quality Arabica beans

- Environmental and Farmer Friendly

- Cost competitive

- Delicious!

The roasting process is proprietary and patented ‘Healthy Roast Process (TM)’.

“Asantae Java not only has more antioxidants than vegetables, fruits and green tea, but importantly, it has more antioxiants that all competitive premium coffee brands!

Email for more information: wishiwere@themarketplaceshops.com

Asantae Organic Coffee – Great for Coffee Lovers!

Surfa Aunty — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:32:50 +0000

Asantae Java, antioxidant coffee – robust and good for you! Great flavor, I tried the Breakfast Blend and there is no after taste.

Made from premium roasted certified Arabica beans, its’ rich flavor is packed with antioxidents that have some health benefits. One benefit is that – “it as been shown to prevent the oxidation of LDL cholesterol.”

Asantae Java Coffee

Asantae Java comes in three flavors -

Decaf, Breakfast Blend & Signature Roast

For more information and to place an order, email:

wishiwere@themarketplaceshops.com

Turkey Dinner – Cook or Eat Out?

Surfa Aunty — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:55:23 +0000

For those of us who don’t want to cook or would like to cook and just can’t find the time, there are some ideas for those “Turkey To Go” Dinners or to eat out!. If you know of any great ones – let us know. Thanksgiving is a week away and you need to decide now what you are going to do – cook, eat out or order a feast and bring it home! Here are some ideas at some local restaurants on Oahu:

Hale Koa Hotel : A Thanksgiving Harvest Buffet, Dinner Buffet, or Traditional Turkey Dinner/ Call: 808-955-0555 or go to: www.halekoa.com
Hee Hing Restaurant: Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet & Thanksgiving Seafood & Prime Rib Dinner Buffet / Call: 808-735-5544
Hyatt Regency: A Complete Holiday Dinner for a Family of 4 to 6 / Call to order: 808-528-6066
Wolfgang’s Steakhouse – Thanksgiving Dinner / Call for dinner reservations: 808-922-3600 or go to: opentable.com
Zippy’s Thanksgiving Meals To Go: Whole or Half Turkey Packages / Call: 808-973-0880
Hiroshi at Restaurant Row: Thanksgiving Specials / Call: 808-533-4476
Ige’s Restaurant & 19th Puka: Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet / Call for reservations: 808-486-3500

Kalua Pig 2 Ways

Sushi Monster — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:43:32 +0000

Traditional kalua pig is cooked in an underground oven full of hot rocks. But since that is impractical for most of us, here’s how you can make it in the comforts of you kitchen.

Oven Kalua Pig (serves 6-8 people)

Kalua pig cooked in oven (with optional cabbage)

Ingredients:
Pork butt chunk – 4 to 6 lbs
Hawaiian salt – 2 to 3 tablespoons
Liquid smoke – 2 tablespoons
Aluminum Foil
Roasting Pan

First, take the pork butt and score it all over. Then rub Hawaiian salt and liquid smoke on all sides. Place the seasoned butt onto a piece of aluminum foil and wrap it so that no steam can escape. Place it in a roasting pan and roast in an over preheated to 450F degrees. Cook at this temperature for 1 hour, then reduce the heat to 400F and cook for another 3-4 hours or until done. Shred the butt and add more Hawaiian salt if necessary.

Super Tender Crock Pot Kalua Pig (serves 6-8 people)

Kalua pig cooked in crock pot

Ingredients:
Pork butt chunk – 4 to 6 lbs
Hawaiian salt – 2 to 3 tablespoons
Liquid smoke – 2 teaspoons
Water – 2 cups

Rub the liquid smoke and the salt evenly all over the piece of pork. Add the water to the crock pot and cook on low heat for 6-8 hrs. The finished meat should be very tender and should shred very easily.