Fresh ingredients are one thing. Having a private hive of bees to ensure your honey is fresh is quite another. Mixologist Matt Biancaniello sets the bar high using nothing but the freshest ingredients in his cocktails, including David Ravandi’s Uno Dos Tres award winning certified organic tequila. Check out the rave reviews just out from […]

Four Seasons always offers something extraordinary. Doug, the head bartender at the Lava Lounge at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, shares one of his signature recipes: a collins cocktail recipe like no other. INGREDIENTS 1.5 oz Cucumber Vodka (Square One Organic) .25 oz Elder flower Liquour (St. Germain) 2/3 thinly sliced cucumber (using a mandolin) 1/2 […]

Grilled Halibut and Mango & Tomato Citrus Salsa is a healthy, quick recipe for an easy dinner. This is especially good with vine ripened tomatoes during the summer. SERVES:  4 INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lbs fresh halibut Garlic infused olive oil or just plain olive oil DIRECTIONS The halibut can be brushed with extra virgin olive […]

  The Four Seasons Hualalai is located  in a paradise setting on the Big Island of Hawaii. One of the rising stars at the ocean side Beach Tree restaurant, under the creative eye of Chef Nick Mastrascusa, is Angela Kenyon. She puts a creative spin on the traditional caprese salad by adding grilled marinated steak. The restaurant […]

Grilled shrimp, sliced mango, hearts of palm, a bit of herb oil and cilantro lime sauce are combined for a great taste sensation. Chef Nick at Four Seasons Hualalai serves the shrimp lettuce wrap at the Beach Tree Restaurant or poolside.   INGREDIENTS 9 halves Grilled Shrimp (large) 3 Leaves Butter Lettuce 2 oz. Julienned […]

  The Four Season Resort’s Chef James is sharing one of his personal favorite recipes. This isn’t on the menu at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, but this Thai Beef Salad recipe knocks it out of the ballpark. Serve it as an appetizer or a main course. Don’t be put off because you haven’t seen some of […]

Grapefruit and oranges, with fresh herbs and lemon juice, make this a perfect accompaniment for any kind of lightly grilled fish seasoned with a bit of garlic infused olive oil. Perfect anytime of year, this is a great summer combination. You’ll love this recipe for Grapefruit Citrus Salsa!   SERVES: 4   INGREDIENTS 2   […]

Fresh, wild grilled salmon with citrus salsa verde on the barbecue is the perfect summer meal, especially caught by our dinner guests of honor. Of course, nothing beats any kind of seafood grilled by my friend, Fred. He is the master of the barbecue. Combine the salmon with great friends, and it’s the perfect recipe […]

Whenever my husband and I go to our friend’s house for dinner, we know we’ll have great food.  Linda is a gourmet cook and her husband, Hal, always pairs wines perfectly with each course. So this particular evening,  I was fascinated by Linda’s quail egg crostini appetizer, as I had never cooked or eaten quail […]

  Quail egg crostini was a gastronomique surprise for me. I had never tasted  quail egg before. I loved this appetizer from my friend, Linda, who created the crostini appetizer as the first course for a fabulous gourmet dinner.   SERVES:    10 appetizers   INGREDIENTS l    Baguette 10 slices mild Coppa (this is […]