Food Lesson

My secretary is getting married in Hawaii this week, and our office threw a luau themed potluck shower for her. In email discussions, we got to learn a little about authentic culture and whatnot.

An Armenian immigrant woman was surprised (in a smart tone, mind you) at suggestions that people bring Chinese, Japanese, or Korean dishes. A Japanese-American woman, whose mother is from Hawaii, pointed out the fact that Hawaii is made up of all kinds of Asians. She invited us to try out some local Hawaiian stores to see for ourselves. A Chinese-American chimed in too. She pointed out the influence of Portugal and some other European colonizing country. It got kind of intense for my office. Usually, people keep to themselves about hurt feelings stemming from offensive comments. Or, like me, they never confront offensive people but instead talk about them behind their backs.

I stayed out of the talks and focused on making something really special for the party. I was checking out Not Martha and got inspired.




It's a really easy treat, and if you're my friend or colleague, you can look forward to more in the upcoming bbq season.

First,


start with marshmallow rice treat (basic recipe) and gummy worm. Roll up the gummy worm so it's covered up like a pig in a blanket.

After rolling it up, wrap it with a sheet of fruity sweet roll up stuff.
Slice it up.



Slice it up.




Try Swedish fish on a small strip of rice treat for the Nigiri style. It's super easy and cute.

Also, keep up the love and respect.