The One about Dragonfly Coffee Roasters Africa/Panama Geisha Highlands Blend
In 2019, Hilary Clark and husband Tamas Christmas, co-owners of Dragonfly Coffee Roasters (based in Boulder, Colorado), would take home the prestigious title of “2019 Roaster of the Year” by “Roast” magazine. In addition, being listed in “Forbes” list of “12 Best Coffee Roasters in Read More …
The One about Sakaguchi Kenji’s “The Rising Sun Coffee” in Kujukuri, Chiba (Japan)
Sakaguchi Kenji has starred in many films and dramas but the actor stopped acting to concentrate on treatment for “idopathic femoral head necrosis” (a disease in the hip joint) and leads to pain while walking or going up stairs, which made it difficult for him Read More …
The One about Hui ‘Ohana’s “Live at Sounds of Hawaii Studios”
Back in the early ’70s, Ledward Kaapana, his twin brother Nedward and his cousin, Dennis Pavao started the music group “Hui ‘Ohana”. Ledward Kaapana is considered a legend when it comes to slack key guitar style (he also played steel guitar, ukulele, auto harpo and Read More …
The One about Big Island Coffee Roasters 100% Ka’u Coffee Wood Valley Single Estate
When it comes to Hawaiian coffee, Brandon von Damitz and Kelleigh Stewart, the co-founders of Big Island Coffee have been recognized of producing great coffee. In 2010, the two found a small coffee farm in a wild, disadvantaged region of Hawai’i in Puna and was Read More …
The One about Hula Daddy’s Karen J Red Bourbon 100% Kona Coffee
Hula Daddy has a reputation of being one of making the world’s best coffee from the Kona region. Established by Lee and Karen Paterson in 2002, the couple invested in an 11 acre cow pasture in the Kona region of Hawai’i (the Big Island) to Read More …
The One about Keola & Kapono Beamer’s “Honolulu City Lights”
When it comes to music from Hawai’i, the Beamer Brothers Keola and Kapono will be forever known for their hit songs and their Hawaiian slack key guitar style. But the Beamer family is known for their fingerprint in Hawaiian culture. Their mother is Winona Beamer, Read More …
The One about the Naneki Concert Ukulele Cutaway Uke
The latest ukulele I am reviewing is the Naneki Concert Ukulele Cutaway Uke. For those not familiar with Naneki, the brand is about providing quality ukulele for a low price. The brand is also part of Guangzhou Vines Musical Instruments Co., Ltd. in China. It’s Read More …
The One about Rusty’s Hawaiian Maui Mokka Peaberry
In my previous Rusty’s Hawaiian review, I went into detail about Rusty’s Hawaiian but also reviewing their Kona Maragogype coffee beans and how delicious the coffee is. This time I will be reviewing the Rusty’s Hawaiian Maui Moka Peaberry. The coffee received a score of Read More …
The One about the lotmusic Music Stand for Sheet Music Sturdy Tripod Base
If you are a musician and are looking for a music stand, I highly recommend the lotmusic Music Stand for Sheet Music Sturdy Tripod Base. For one, the stand is sturdy metal and adjustable (16 to 42 inches), it has a paper holder, it comes Read More …
The One about the Kmise Djembe African Hand Drum
The Djembe is a rope-tuned skin-covered goblet drum which is originally from West Africa. Typically made of hardwood and feature a drumhead made of goatskin, the djeme is versatile in producing a wide variety of sounds. I am reviewing the 8″ version of Kmise’s Djembe Read More …
The One about Rusty’s Hawaiian Kona Maragogype Coffee
For the past four years, I have been traveling to try various coffee, from shops in the US, Japan, Australia, Vietnam, Thailand, etc. But for 2020, I wanted to do something different. Of course, with not being able to travel during this time, many coffee Read More …
The One about the closing of the Zuboraya restaurants (in Osaka)
Zuboraya, the first puffer fish restaurant in Japan since 1920 is closing down. Both the Dotonbori and Shinsekai locations in Osaka closed temporarily on April 8th, but due to the effects of the coronavirus, it was decided that it would close permanently. I was hoping Read More …
The One about The Wolf Project’s Men’s Mud Mask Sheet For Face
Francesco Urso was Procter & Gamble’s brand manager for Pantene in China and with the shifting of gender norms and the growing popularity of men’s skincare, Urso is behind the men’s skincare brand, The Wolf Project. The Wolf Project is to provide customers, specifically men, Read More …
The One about George Helm’s “The Music of George Helm – A True Hawaiian”
When it comes to Hawaiian music, one of the well-known names is George Helm, considered as one of the greatest Hawaiian falsetto vocalists. Listening to a song, there are a few songs where a listener will question if they are listening to a man or Read More …
The One about the SeboCalm Sensitive Skin Face Wash
When it comes to finding a face cleanser for sensitive skin, SeboCalm is a company that specializes in producing products that are alcohol and cruelty free, paraben and SLS free. Today I am reviewing the SeboCalm Facial Cleansing Soap for Sensitive Skin. The product is Read More …
The One about the music group, The Jets
The ’80s, it was no doubt a different time when it came to music. And when it came to pop music, I don’t think any group has had much of an impact on me when I was younger than at-the-time, Minneapolis based pop group, The Read More …
The One about the Eastvolt 12v cordless electric ratchet wrench set
I’ve been checking out the Eastvolt 12v cordless electric ratchet wrench set as a new way for me to step away from the manual ratches and go electric. I’ve been disappointed with a few manual ratches and with this, my main goal is get more Read More …
The One about Ocean Empire’s Men’s Advanced Anti-Aging Eye Cream
There are men, like women, who can’t stand having bags or dark skin under their eyes. There are those who don’t want to see fine lines or wrinkles around their eyes. Sure, there are those who could care less and have wrinkly lines under their Read More …
The One about the Quiksilver Highline Jungle Boardshort
Quiksilver is no doubt one of the consistently exciting surf brands. Founded in Torquay, Australia back in 1969 and in 1973, the well-known wave and mountain logo was created by company founders Alan Green and John Law, which was inspired by the classic 1847 Japanese Read More …
The One about Kimié Miner’s “Proud as the Sun” (Deluxe)
When it comes to artists from Hawai’i known for her talents as a singer, songwriter and as a producer, Kimié Miner is one of the well-known names in the music scene. An album which I listen to a lot is her 2017 album titled “Proud Read More …
The One about the TAETEA Tangerine Peel Ripe Pu-erh Tea
When it comes to tea, TAETEA is known for its various pu-erh tea. Created by the Yunnan TAETEA Group in 1940, the company has focused on Pu-erh (also spelled as Pu’er) tea for the last 80 years and the majority is made from the sun-dried Read More …
The One about Herb Ohta’s “Soul Time in Hawaii”
When it comes to a name which help popularize the ukulele to the world due to his diverse ukulele playing and the ability take on a variety of musical genres, Herb Ohta is a music legend. Known in Japan as “Ohta San”, Ohta learned the Read More …
The One about Kondo Toshiki’s “Let’s! Ukulelation!!”
There are a few musicians that shown amazing potential at a young age with a ukulele. Hawaii’s Jake Shimabukuro and Taimane (who was discovered at a young age by Don Ho), Taiwan’s Feng E (who has quickly received worldwide attention) and Japan’s Kondo Toshiki (Family Read More …
The One about Mike Love’s “Mike Love & The Full Circle (Live At Home in Hawaii)”
Not to be confused with the Beach Boys vocalist, the Hawaiian reggae artist Mike Love released his latest album in August 2020 titled “Mike Love & The Full Circle (Live at Home in Hawaii)”. An 18-track album featuring 2.5 hours worth of music, for those Read More …
The One about Kapena’s album “Palena ‘Ole”
When it comes to music from Hawai’i, Kapena is a well-known group since the late ’80s. The original Kapena featured Kelly DeLima and brothers Tiva and Timo Tatofi and the group has released a lot of wonderful music, won many awards and after 30 yeas Read More …