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Tuesday, October 18, 2011 4:48:59 PM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled Seattle’s Pike Place Market: Totally Worth the Trip:
Kris said, "At Pike Place Market, the oldest farmers market in America, it's as if someone tipped the city and diverted all of the color here."
Friday, January 21, 2011 3:46:47 PM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled Wine Tasting in Hawaii:
Kris said, "Hawaii. Sun, sand, and…wine tasting? The islands may not be your first thought when you think of wine tasting, but oenophiles visiting Hawaii will be happy to note that the beach isn’t the only place to check for great legs. The state of Hawaii..." more
Friday, January 21, 2011 3:46:46 PM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled Grill it Yourself at the Shore Bird in Waikiki:
Kris said, "If you’re looking for a unique dining experience in Hawaii, make reservations for dinner at the Shore Bird Restaurant and Beach Bar. The open air, oceanfront restaurant located in the Outrigger Reef on the Beach Waikiki affords a gorgeous sunset..." more
Monday, November 15, 2010 3:06:08 PM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled Kahumoku Ohana Hawaiian Music and Lifestyle Workshop:
Kris said, "Amateur musicians intent on learning to play the ‘ukulele or traditional Hawaiian ki ho‘alu, or slack-key guitar, have the opportunity to do so from the best of the best every year at the Kahumoku Ohana Hawaiian Music and Lifestyle Workshop on..." more
Thursday, November 11, 2010 7:09:02 PM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled Thanksgiving Myths and Misconceptions:
Kris said, "This November, schoolchildren all over America will don black construction paper pilgrim hats in honor of the first Thanksgiving. But are they hearing the real story?"
Thursday, October 7, 2010 8:12:06 PM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled :
Kris said, "As a Hawaii-based author and nationally published writer I’ve savored traditional island fare like kalua pig, poke (po-kay), and lilikoi in every form imaginable. I’ve sampled (note: not savored) other island delicacies that are probably..." more
Friday, October 1, 2010 7:24:00 PM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled Thinking About Halloween?:
Kris said, "If you're all about homemade costumes for Halloween, head over to Blogher where I share instructions on how to make this cute duck costume."
Thursday, September 23, 2010 8:02:33 PM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled AN Ukulele or A Ukulele?:
Kris said, "Oh, you grammar mavens are cringing over the possibility of an ‘ukulele, I just know it. But while you’ve probably known this tiny four-stringed instrument as a you-ka-lay-lee, that’s an anglified version of a Hawaiian word. The Hawaiian..." more
Friday, September 10, 2010 7:36:54 PM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled Lilikoi Gingerade:
Kris said, "Otherwise known as passion fruit, liliko‘i is Mother Nature's answer to a SweeTart. The first sour bite of a liliko‘i will jangle all the way back to your jawbone. Stick with it though and you'll catch the tropical sweet undertones if this..." more
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 12:09:58 PM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled Local Knowledge:
Kris said, "Ever wondered what it would be like to live in Hawai‘i? I found this list I wrote some time back and thought it would be fun to share here. The fact that I live in Hawai‘i is always a conversation starter with people - they're curious!"
Sunday, August 22, 2010 7:11:16 PM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled On My Honor: Hawaii’s Roadside Stands:
Kris said, "One of the quirky, fun things about Hawai‘i is its abundance of roadside fruit stands. These stands offer a variety of fruits in season, like mango, liliko‘i (passion fruit), papaya, avocado, and more. Just about all of the island roadside..." more
Friday, August 20, 2010 7:46:20 PM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled Making Tapa Cloth:
Kris said, "On a recent weekend I had the opportunity to watch Benjamin at work making tapa (or kapa) cloth. Benjamin talked about the process of making tapa as he carefully pounded a work in progress. Made from the bark of the paper mulberry tree (wauke in..." more
Thursday, August 5, 2010 12:08:51 PM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled Cashing in on Trash:
Kris said, "Florence Avenue boasts the charming turn-of-the-century homes typical to the original neighborhoods of downtown Sebastopol, with front porches slightly askew from age and gardens gone just a bit wild. But the first thing visitors will notice is the..." more
Thursday, July 29, 2010 8:03:53 PM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled Sampling Island Delicacies:
Kris said, "My friend Kristen over at My Kids Eat Squid, is hosting a giveaway (for bison!) and in her post she asks readers to share one of the most unusual things they’ve eaten. I didn’t have to think back too far for my answer. On a recent youth group..." more
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 12:07:20 PM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled Being Party to a Chant:
Kris said, "At the base of a hill, the entrance to the ho‘ike site, stood a man lifting his voice in spine tingling chant. Very few of the people on hand were fluent in Hawaiian, but it was clear that this chant was one of greeting, with the visitor asking..." more
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 2:01:33 PM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled Monico’s Taqueria on Kauai:
Kris said, "Following a morning of paddling up the Wailua River, Monico’s Taqueria was a spontaneous choice for lunch. Tucked away in the Kinipopo Shopping Center in Kapa‘a it’s an easy place to miss. I recommend you don’t. For weeks..." more
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 7:27:46 PM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled Hiking Kalopa State Recreation Area:
Kris said, "About an hour's drive from the famed Kohala Coast resort area and beaches, Kalopa State Recreation Area and Forest Reserve offers visitors a different view of the island."
Thursday, July 8, 2010 5:16:35 PM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled Hawaii Brew Pubs Serve Up Island Flavor:
Kris said, "If you’re one of those people who seek out microbreweries wherever you go, you’ll be happy to know that even way out here in the Pacific you can find a good brew. Whether your trip brings you to Oahu, the Big Island, Maui, or Kauai, seek out..." more
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 11:38:42 AM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled Kudos for Team Challenges:
Kris said, "It’s been almost four years since Team Challenges was published, and it’s easy for me to focus on current projects rather than “old news”. But in the past couple of weeks I’ve had two different reminders that Team..." more
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 11:38:42 AM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled Hola!:
Kris said, "Check the June issue of Parents magazine for my article featuring some fun international games that you can play with your children. Chile, Greece and Pakistan all make an appearance in 10 Fun Games from Around the World."
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 11:38:42 AM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled Travel Plans:
Kris said, "July travel plans have me cruising California’s Highway 49 and gold country. If you’re an editor looking for travel content from this region, lemme know! Happy to add your assignment to my tour."
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 11:38:42 AM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled Top Spots for Team Challenges:
Kris said, "It fluctuates, but I happened to check in with Amazon to see Team Challenges sitting in the number one bestseller spot in two categories today and I am just goofy enough to have captured a screen shot of both:"
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 11:38:42 AM
Kris Bordessa wrote a blog post titled Cash in on Your Kids!:
Kris said, "Check out what people are saying about Cash in on Your Kids, the e-book I co-authored with colleagues Teri Cettina and Jeannette Moninger: Writer Susan Johnston says, “Cash in on Your Kids: Parenting Queries That Worked is a smart idea for an..." more
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 1:49:09 AM
Kris Bordessa updated the avatar on her profile page