Archive for Fern Gavelek

Flavors from the Road

August - September 2011

Beach Tree’s Bold New Menu is the Product of One Excellent Adventure Photography By Don Riddle Discoveries made on a spring culinary road trip have inspired new menu items and a bolstered food and wine program at the Beach Tree. The open-air, seaside restaurant at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is pouring a host of new…

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Exotic Eats

August - September 2010

Unconventional ingredients that tickle the senses READY TO RAMP UP your next dinner with some adventure? Consider the following exotic edibles to entice the taste buds and excite the palate. ALLIGATOR With a taste and texture comparable to white fish (such as cod and tilapia), alligator provides a mild, succulent meat that’s low in fat,…

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Seaside Escape

June - July 2010

Redefining casual dining at Big Island’s Beach Tree THERE’S NOTHING BETWEEN YOU and the ocean except a stretch of golden sand. Languish at umbrella-shaded tables to enjoy a leisurely lunch. Recline atop cushioned slatted chairs, perfect for conversation and a game of chess. Linger over a cocktail while the setting sun sinks into the waves…

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Meat Meet

June - July 2010

Breaking down the top cuts of steak SHEN YOUR APPETITE DEMANDW “where’s the beef?,” a sure bet for satisfaction is a juicy steak. New York strip, rib eye, filet mignon and porterhouse are generally regarded as the preferred cuts of steak because of their tenderness and flavor. Chris English, president of the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Association,…

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KONA coffee

February - March 2010

Hawaii’s prized crop elevates the standard cup of joe The aroma of freshly ground coffee beans, followed by a steaming cup of joe, is a satisfying morning ritual to jump-start the day. Coffee connoisseurs know one of the best brews hails from Hawaii, where it’s mountain-grown along the Big Island’s Kona Coffee Belt. Several factors…

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EXECUTIVE CHEF Sandy Tuason

February - March 2010

Mauna Lani Bay Hotel And Bungalows Best Cookbook For Newlyweds A self-described “kid from Jersey,” Chef Sandy Tuason is a people person. The importance of family and learning firsthand from others are top priorities for the new executive chef at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows. The affable and relaxed Tuason, who is thoroughly in…

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