We all need a fun, easy new cocktail recipe in our repertoire. Next time you entertain friends, try the Chartreuse Swizzle from the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai  restaurant, ‘ULU. This cocktail is refreshing and sure to be a conversation piece.  Head Bartender of ‘ULU, Doug Shulman, prepares this drink for guests sitting at the bar overlooking […]

This Cannellini Recipe was inspired by a trip to Tuscany last year with Executive Sous Chef Nick Mastracusa. This is simple, healthy and quick to prepare. Every Thursday evening is Tuscany Night on the beach at The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. Chef Nick gives a nod to Tuscany, Italy with his Tuscan inspired menu. Ingredients are fresh […]

Leave it to the Four Season’s Resort Hualalai to come up with a twist on the traditional tequila cocktail.  If you are a tequila connoisseur, then you will love pairing David Ravandi’s 1 2 3 line of certified organic tequilas with cucumber, fresh juices and just a slice of jalapeno for that extra kick. This cocktail, […]

Four Season’s  Executive Sous Chef Nick Mastrascusa is always changing the BeachTree restaurant menu at Four Seasons’s Resort Hualalai on the Big Island of Kona, Hawaii. Count on fresh, local ingredients and creative ideas when it comes to salads. This Roasted Carrot Salad with Crispy Proscuitto and Gorgonzola is perfect if you love an autumn twist […]

Peter Canlis Prawns adds vermouth and freshly squeezed lime juice to create a delicious twist for this mouth watering appetizer. It is featured at Canlis restaurant in Seattle and is another favorite of mine, along with the  Canlis salad. SERVES: 3 – 4 INGREDIENTS 5-15 Black Tiger Prawns, 16/20’s, shells removed and reserved 2 tablespoons […]

Wolfgang Puck’s versatile Potato Galette can be served for breakfast, brunch or even the post Oscar dinner for the  Governor’s Ball. Enjoy! SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1 1/2  pounds baking potatoes, peeled 2         teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1/2     teaspoon salt 1/4     teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 1/2     cup olive oil DIRECTIONS With a sharp chef’s knife, slice the […]

This Lemon Ginger String Bean recipe is the best I have ever eaten.  The combination of fresh ginger, garlic and lemon zest with freshly squeezed lemon juice, topped with a bit of Parmesan cheese and garnished with  freshly cut  chives is sure to have your guests begging for the secret to this recipe! SERVES: 6 INGREDIENTS […]

Roasted Halibut with Fennel Tomato Sauce. This  is a light, easy to prepare entree and especially delicious when Alaska halibut is in season. As Dana Slatkin,  from Shutters On The Beach,  shared, “This dish satisfies a protein craving without leaving you lethargic, even on the steamiest night. Don’t be deterred by the long list of […]

  Leave it to The Four Seasons in romantic Paris to create a signature cocktail guaranteed to be the talk of your next party. The Georges V was kind enough to share their signature cocktail recipe for the “George Fizz,” created by Antoine Corneille,  Food and Beverage Assistant Manager. This is a beautiful  drink – colorful, fresh and […]

The Mango Mai Tai is my favorite mai tai drink, especially as the sun sets at the Beach Tree Bar at Four Seasons Hualalai. The Mango Mai Tai is  simple to make and slightly less lethal than a regular mai tai, but I dare you to stop after just one. I asked Frank, the bartender ,who […]