After a busy morning of filming, Leise and I decided to go to Merriman’s Market Cafe at The Kings’ Shops, in Waikoloa Beach, Island of Hawaii.  Since the day was so beautiful we opted for the relaxing outdoor seating.  Sitting under the shade of the trees we ordered the Hamakua Mushroom Pizza and the Vegetarian Antipasto Plate. I chose the Hamakua mushroom Pizza, because a few weeks ago I ordered the Angus… Read More

I recently met Sam Suiter, a man who impressed me. He is the Director of Operations for a family owned business named Honolulu Coffee Co.  When I first met Sam it was in passing. He said he was on island to open a 2nd coffee shop at the south end of the Hilton Waikoloa Beach Resort. The first shop is at the north end of the Hilton’s rather expansive property.  Sam offered… Read More

We ate at the Hilton Waikoloa’s Big Island Breakfast Buffet at Water’s Edge Restaurant and enjoyed it very much. You have to understand, we love buffets, when we lived in Vegas we went to a buffet every week. The selection was vast and varied.  The food was good but not great.  Some of it was a bit bland.  Our favorite dishes and drinks are as follows: Guava juice (great flavor), Glazed Monkey… Read More

I was thinking back this morning to when we had first landed in Hawaii… I can’t believe we are finally Living In Hawaii. Finally!!  It almost doesn’t seem real. We have been planning this for so long. I guess this is the definition of surreal. I remember when we first arrived here. I would look in the closet.  It was so barren, devoid of the normal amount clothing I would expect to… Read More