The southern side of the Big Island includes the Ka’u and Puna regions. The slopes of Kilauea and Mauna Loa have always provided good agricultural land. The land has been changed and renewed by lava flows and tsunamis. The Ka’u and Puna regions are beautiful countryside to visit. Attractions As of March 2021, Kilauea has been…
Lisa’s Home Bijou: St. Louis Blues
Film Festival: Summertime Blues St. Louis Blues is the 1958 Hollywood version of W. C. Handy’s life, formulated as a vehicle for his music as opposed to an accurate biographical portrayal. However, St. Louis Blues is well worth it because of the music and the fine performances.Although his exact place in the pantheon of blues greats…
Hello Spring giveaway 03.20 – 04.20.2021
It’s giveaway time at Katherines Corner and I’m co-hosting! The Hello Spring Giveaway has chances to win a doormat and $50 from March 20 until April 20, 2021. Are you enjoying spring as I am? I love when the robins come back, then the daffodils bloom, and right now we are having a riot of…
Annie Oakley 20th century icon: Lisa’ Home Bijou
Film Festival: The West and Southwest Annie Oakley, whose career extended into the early decades of the 20th century, represented an icon for early 20th century women. As an independent, talented female celebrity, she traveled with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show and brought the culture, legends and romanticism of the West to people all over…
Coconut piecrust
Pie is an important feature for celebrations around here. Key lime and passion fruit are two favorites. This coconut piecrust is a great taste complement for tropical flavors. We have five birthdays in our family in a 6-week period, so pies are on my mind right now. I’ve developed a coconut piecrust recipe that I…