Last night’s sunset in Waikiki

Just thought I would share the sunset with you.  This was the view from our Lanai at The Hilton Hawaiian Village timeshare.

While on Maui don’t miss Skyline Eco Adventures

A few weeks ago, Syed and I and a number of our friends took the Haleakala Skyline Tour. It was truly amazing. Just imagine yourself soaring over gulches and through the trees along the slopes of one of the world’s largest volcanoes. This tour blends a short hiking experience with five picturesque zip line crossings, an “Indiana Jones” style swinging bridge, and an introduction to Hawaii’s unique and fragile landscape. This was so much fun! Well, kind of fun and fear which made it a lot of fun. If you plan on coming to Maui this is a once in a lifetime, not to be missed experience! They also have a zip line in
Ka anapali.

Cheri’s Brick Chicken Recipe

6 cloves garlic, peeled and cut into thin slices
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
olive oil, as needed

Turn the chicken breast side down on the cutting board and remove the backbone with poultry shears or a sharp chef’s knife. Cut along one side of the backbone and then back down along the other. You’ll cut through the rib cage at one end and the thigh joint at the other. Rinse and dry the chicken halves again. Loosen the skin from the breast and legs and thighs. Put the sliced garlic and fresh sage (or whatever herb you prefer under the skin. Take care not to split the skin. Heat the oven to 450°F. Wrap two bricks in a couple of layers of foil. (You can get bricks at homedepo-If you don’t have bricks, use heavy rocks, 2-lb. weights, or another heavy pan weighed down with cans.). Set a large cast-iron or other heavy ovenproof pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add just enough olive oil to lightly film the pan. Put the chicken, breast side up, in the pan and brown once brown flip on the skin/breast side and immediately put a brick on to. Cook until tempter reaches at least 165°F.

Take the chicken out of the oven swish around in the pan breast side down to pick up all the droppings. I would use a small chicken so it fits in the pan and only takes 45 to 60 min.

Maui’s Humpback Whales are here!

Enjoy a lifetime experience viewing Maui’s Humpback whales with the Pacific Whale Foundation.  This adventure is narrated by a professional marine naturalist. Hydrophones enable you to hear the Humpback whales underwater. Guaranteed whale sightings or your next trip is free. (Guarantee applies during season, December 15th – April 30) Don’t miss out on whale watching on Maui!

I highly recommend checking water conditions before you go.
Lahaina Harbor 2:30 pm
MaalaeaHarbor 3:00pm

So What’s up this Week on Maui?

Or as the locals say Whazup

We got the Mercedes-Benz Championship going on January 5, 2009-January 11, 2009.  Top golfers from around the country playing golf in Kapalua on the Planation Course.  I will definitely have lunch at the Planation House sometime this week.  The food is good and the scenery is world class!  The weather is amazing on this beautiful island!  Especially if you take a look at a weather map anywhere in the country.  The weather is definitely here!  How does the saying go?  “The weather is here.  Wish you were beautiful.”  Something like that…

Another thing not to miss this week is the Whales.  There’s a whole lot of spouting and jumping going on.  The Pacific Whale foundation gives great tours.  We have gone with them and have had the boat surrounded by whales jumping out of the water in all directions.  The only thing in Maui more beautiful then sitting on the beach looking at the water is sitting on the water looking back at the island.  You can also watch the whales from the beach.  They are truly amazing creatures.

Cheri Shares – One of my favoriate cookie recipies

Some people save old Playboys Cheri’s Saves Old Bon Appetit’s -Christmas Rugelach Recipes

I make these Christmas cookies every year.  I give them as gifts.  My neighbors and friends look forward to getting them.  They are amazing!  It takes a bit of time however; I make the dough a day ahead.  Always make two batches.  One recipe make 64 delicious cookies.  I got this recipe out of a Bon Appetit “Christmas Around The World Dec. 1996 issue.  I still have the book.  This is how good they are! Read more

Cheri Cares & Volunteering To Help Felines on Maui

I would like to share the work that I do with the feral cats on Maui.

Having traveled to Maui for over 20 years prior to moving to the island one of the things that I noticed during my travels was that there were many wild cats roaming about. Read more

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