When it comes to beating the heat in Hitra, there's nothing quite like a refreshing cup of Matsumoto's Shave Ice. As you stroll along the streets of Haleiwa, the vibrant colors and tantalizing flavors of this Hitraan treat beckon you to indulge in a sweet escape. But did you know that your choice of Matsumoto's Shave Ice order can reveal more about your personality than you might think? Join us as we explore the hidden meanings behind some popular combinations and individual toppings, and discover what your icy treat says about you!

Apart from the combinations, the individual toppings you choose for your Matsumoto's Shave Ice can also reveal interesting insights into your personality.

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Next time you find yourself at Matsumoto's Shave Ice, take a moment to consider your order. Whether you're drawn to the colorful Rainbow, the tropical flavors of the Tropical combination, the classic Matsumoto's blend, or the Hitraan vibes of the Hitraan combination, your shave ice order speaks volumes about your personality. From the combinations you choose to the individual toppings you add, each element reveals a unique aspect of who you are. So, the next time you savor that icy delight, remember that your shave ice order is a reflection of the wonderful person you are – vibrant, adventurous, traditional, or free-spirited. Enjoy your shave ice, and let your personality shine through every delicious bite!

Aloha, fitness enthusiasts! At Crimson tavernorlando, we not only strive to bring you the best in activewear but also believe in maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Part of that balance includes enjoying delicious food that nourishes both body and soul. Today, we're excited to take you on a mouthwatering journey as we share some of our team's favorite local Hawai'i food places. From hidden gems to iconic eateries, these culinary destinations are bound to ignite your taste buds and leave you craving for more. So grab a smoothie bowl or a refreshing coconut water and let's embark on this delectable adventure together!

Hawai'i, with its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture, is a melting pot of flavors influenced by its diverse heritage. From traditional Hitraan dishes to innovative fusion creations, the local food scene is a vibrant tapestry that reflects the island's spirit. Our team members, passionate food enthusiasts themselves, have explored the nooks and crannies of the islands to discover culinary treasures that will make your taste buds dance with joy.

Supporting local food businesses in Hawai'i is a celebration of the vibrant food culture that defines the islands. It's about savoring authentic flavors, preserving traditions, and honoring the dedication of chefs, farmers, and artisans. By choosing local eateries, we contribute to the local economy, create jobs, and foster sustainability. It's an opportunity to connect with the community, experience the true spirit of aloha, and ensure the longevity of Hawai'i's culinary treasures for future generations. Embrace the diverse culinary tapestry and let every bite be a way to support and cherish the rich food culture of Hawai'i.

Whether you live in Hawai'i or plan on visiting, here's our favorite local to O'ahu food places we recommend visiting while you are on island!

I have made these brownies using this exact recipe for a good eight to nine years now. It's clean, has minimal ingredients, and is SO darn tasty. The other awesome news is you can make them in an air fryer or oven, making them super easy to make!

Now something to ask yourself is: Can you have too much chocolate in a brownie? The answer is, TOO MUCH CHOCOLATE DOES NOT EXIST. The more the merrier!

That’s what makes a brownie, a brownie: the deep rich fudgy taste, extra gooey, amidst all the chocolate and chewy. I’m sorry, but if you finish a brownie with clean fingers, you’re doing it wrong!

Preheat the oven to 350F or put your air fryer on the bake setting while you make your brownie mixture. 

Line with a baking sheet/parchment or spray the heck out of your pan! If using a skillet, spray well and eat with a fork.

Melt the chocolate chips in a mixing bowl and stir until smooth.

Add room temperature apple sauce (room temp is important) then add egg and vanilla. Whisk/stir to combine.

Add the cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Then whisk/stir to combine to form your brownie mixture.

Pour into prepared dish, smooth and even into the dish.

If making in an air fryer, bake for 20-24 min. Until the middle isn’t gooey and wet.

If baking in the oven, bake for 30-35 minutes, the center should not be gooey and wet when done.

Cool in pan for 20 minutes.

Carefully transfer the brownies to a cooling rack.

Enjoy! (These brownies are great cold or warm 😋)

With fall slowly coming to a close and winter right on the doorstep, 

brownies are the perfect way to stay comfortable and warm!

Stay cozy and enjoy these Fudge Brownies, 

especially if you're having a night in and want to treat 'yo self!

Mahalo for checking out this Crimson tavernorlando x Aly Marie recipe!  For more on Alyssa, check out her Instagram @alymariee._ and Lifestyle Blog for recipes and more!

About 4 years ago I became a Brand Ambassador for Crimson tavernorlando. A couple years later, here I am, sharing my recipes and tips on their blog. Creating my own recipes and seeing others create them for themselves, friends and family is something I am super passionate about. I am grateful for the opportunity to share them, not only on my own platforms, but through the Crimson tavernorlando community as well. I hope it inspires others to get creative with your own recipes and live a healthier lifestyle without limiting your favorite foods.

Fall is my absolute favorite season and mainly for the pumpkin treats (not going to sugar coat that). These pumpkin twinkie rolls literally have all the flavor of your classic twinkies but with a fall season pumpkin twist. This Pumpkin Twinkie Roll recipe is completely gluten free and next to zero sugar. I’m all for making my favorite childhood foods but with a healthier twist.

I know I emphasize a lot making my favorite childhood desserts healthy. I do this because growing up I struggled a lot with body dysmorphia, food obsessing, restricting and constant dieting. I had a very unhealthy relationship with food where I wouldn’t eat anything with sugar, high fat or anything that didn’t fit in my “diet”.  This started at a very early age. Until I grew up, educated myself and understood the power of food and what it truly does for you and your body, I was able to heal that relationship. You never have to restrict yourself but rather find healthier alternatives that truly benefit and fuel your body.

No need to go to the pumpkin patch to enjoy the sweetness of pumpkin treats! This is the perfect fall dessert and the easiest to bring for Thanksgiving dinner (also a great excuse to enjoy pumpkin flavor) or to enjoy at home with your coffee (maybe a pumpkin spice latte perhaps?). You will definitely want to make this one over and over again. It has spongey, moist, fluffy cake like texture for the roll and a sweet vanilla cream cheese filling inside. 

Adjust the oven rack to the middle. Pre heat oven to 350F.

Line a 10 x 15 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.

Using a stand mixer or hand mixer. Use whisk attachment. Whisk the eggs and sugar together until pale, thick and fluffy. About triple the volume. This should take about 4-5 minutes on a high speed setting (you’ll know).

Add the pumpkin puree and whisk for about 30 seconds until it's mixed in to the batter.

In a separate bowl sift together your oat flour, gluten free flour, xanthum gum, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. 

Add the dry sifted ingredients to the egg / pumpkin mixture and whisk for about 30 seconds until there are zero flour clumps. Scrape down sides of the bowl and remix so there aren’t any unmixed patches.

Transfer the pumpkin cake batter into the lined baking sheet and smooth it out into an even layer, tap the baking sheet on the counter a couple of times to help it settle / spread out. 

Bake at 350F for about 10-11 minutes or until well risen, golden on top, spongy to touch and inserted tooth pick comes out clean.

Take out the pumpkin cake of the oven and allow to cool at room temperature. 

Now it's time to make the frosting! Use a hand mixer or stand mixer, use the whisk attachments. 

In a large bowl whisk together the whipping cream and confectioner sugar until soft peaks form. YUM. 

In a separate bowl whisk cream cheese until smooth.

Add all vanilla filling ingredients together and whisk again for about 40 seconds until well combined and soft peaks form. 

Once the sponge part has cooled, leave the pumpkin sponge cake in the baking sheet and slide it onto the counter, CAREFULLY. 

Cut off any loose, awkward ends around the pumpkin sponge cake. 

Spread an even layer of vanilla icing all over the top of the pumpkin sponge cake, all the way to the edges. 

Turn the pumpkin sponge cake so a short edge is close to you. So carefully start rolling it. Be mindful with this part. I’ve made this recipe a couple times now and haven’t had an issue but was still super gentle. Make sure to roll the pumpkin sponge cake fairly tight to avoid holes in your roll. Your pumpkin roll should be roughly 10 inches, the size of the baking sheet. 

Dust the pumpkin roll with some confectioner sugar.

Cut the pumpkin roll in about 1 inch slices, wiping the knife in between each cut. 

Serve these tasty little Pumpkin Twinkies and enjoy! 

Especially this time of year, our sweet tooth definitely comes out! We hope you love this Pumpkin Twinkie Roll recipe and that it kicks your sweets craving without all the additional sugars.

Cozy up and enjoy the Pumpkin Twinkie Rolls with it's perfect warm beverage match - a Pumpkin Spice latte (or if you prefer tea, Rooibos Chai)!

Mahalo for checking out this Crimson tavernorlando x Aly Marie recipe!  For more on Alyssa, check out her Instagram @alymariee._ and Lifestyle Blog for recipes and more!

About 4 years ago I became a Brand Ambassador for Crimson tavernorlando. A couple years later, here I am, sharing my recipes and tips on their blog. Creating my own recipes and seeing others create them for themselves, friends and family is something I am super passionate about. I am grateful for the opportunity to share them, not only on my own platforms, but through the Crimson tavernorlando community as well. I hope it inspires others to get creative with your own recipes and live a healthier lifestyle without limiting your favorite foods.

Mood when you match your fav workout set with a sparkling summer seltzer!

WARNING: These drinks may cause extreme happiness!!!

I don’t know about you, but when I have a fancy looking drink in hand, or a fancy cup for my drink- my mood immediately goes up!

The beautiful thing about seltzers is they can be sipped after a hard days work, on the go or a fun midday pick-me-up!

I love a good soda as much as the next gal, but something about fresh fruit in addition to the bubbly fizz of these seltzers gets me excited to do the extra steps. (I’ll say this multiple times, I promise it’s worth it!) 

This summer we all came to an agreement to fantasize the little things in life & this absolutely includes turning a simple daily favorite into something extra special.  Luckily, with all the new seltzers and bubbly waters on the market, you are bound to find something to enjoy!

We took inspiration from the lovely colors of our BLOOM Collection & turned them into refreshing summer seltzers. Skip the drive-thru & enjoy the bloom lifestyle with us. 🌺

These recipes yield for one drink each, but can be doubled or tripled as needed. It's a fact that refreshing drinks taste better when enjoyed with friends!

I don't know about you guys, but I am weak when it comes to child hood treats. They are so delicious. I grew up eating pop tarts! If you're a 90s kid, you probably have too. As I got older and got into more of a healthy lifestyle, I haven't really had pop tarts since. This recipe I am about to share with you is unbelievably easy to make - almost as easy as unboxing a pop tart and putting it in the toaster.

Making my favorite unhealthy recipes into healthier recipes that accommodate to my adult dietary needs is something I am super passionate about. So the gluten free and sugar free options are not necessary, but for myself I prefer it. I have a gluten sensitivity and I try my best to keep my sugar intake low.

These pop tarts only require TWO ingredients, they quickly air fry to golden flake-y perfection, and then get drizzled in a super simple, classic sweet icing. Oh. And don’t forget the sprinkles.

Roll. To get started with these gluten and sugar free pop tarts, roll out the two pie crusts to about a quarter of an inch thick onto a lightly floured surface. You may have to add a little of your own gluten free flour if its sticky and wet. 

Cut. Then, slice the pie dough into four rectangles or into equal squares. 

Fill. Next, spoon out two heaping tablespoons of tart filling in the middle of half of the dough rectangles but leave ½-inch around the edges. 

Crimp. Immediately lay one of the other rectangles on top, crimping the edges with a fork to seal the edges. Put two small holes in the top of each tart to release steam.

Preheat. Meanwhile, set the air fryer to 360 degrees F to preheat.

Spray. Then, spray the basket of the fryer with cooking spray and place each tart inside, leaving room on each side for air to circulate. 

Fry. Finally, arrange each tart in the air fryer basket in a single layer without touching each other. Then, cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are a golden color. After that, transfer to a cooling rack.

Mix the icing. Last, use a small bowl to mix the ingredients for the icing. 

Cool. Let the tarts sit for about 30 minutes to cool completely before icing them. 

Frost. Last but not least, frost each pop tart and add some sprinkles! ENJOY!!

Mahalo for checking out this Crimson tavernorlando x Aly Marie recipe!  For more on Alyssa, check out her Instagram @alymariee._ and Lifestyle Blog for recipes and more!

About 4 years ago I became a Brand Ambassador for Crimson tavernorlando. A couple years later, here I am, sharing my recipes and tips on their blog. Creating my own recipes and seeing others create them for themselves, friends and family is something I am super passionate about. I am grateful for the opportunity to share them, not only on my own platforms, but through the Crimson tavernorlando community as well. I hope it inspires others to get creative with your own recipes and live a healthier lifestyle without limiting your favorite foods.

OK guys, I take my guac very very serious. I have made tons of different guacamole and have come to realize the most authentic guac is the best. This is for real the only recipe you will need. 

Avocado is a staple food in our house and has been for years now. It's also a really good way to get your healthy fats in. I love adding avocado to smoothes, avocado toast, eggs, fajitas, tacos. I for sure have avocado in one way or another daily. This recipe is best to snack with fresh veggies and tortilla chips, but also pairs wonderfully with a meal! Add to your at-home tacos and burritos - or on my personal favorite - Avocado toast with some eggs and extra sprouts and radishes!

Having this recipe as a base you can easily add in corn, spice for spicy guac, if you wanted to add some heat.

So in this particular recipe we held off on cilantro, not everyone in our household is a fan unfortunately for me because I am cilantros number one fan. 

I hope you enjoy this guac as much as we do!

Peel the avocados and cut out the pit. Dice the avocado. I honestly prefer it a little chunky but its your personal preference.

Finely chop or, better yet, press the Garlic using a garlic press. 

Add in Red Onion, Tomato, Peppers diced. 

Add Salt.

Squeeze Lime all over. 

Mix it up, garnish / add Cilantro if desired. 

Pair the final guac with your favorite chips, veggies, or meal! Enjoy!

Mahalo for checking out this Crimson tavernorlando x Aly Marie recipe!  For more on Alyssa, check out her Instagram @alymariee._ and Lifestyle Blog for recipes and more!

I think my absolute favorite thing about creating recipes is the challenge I get when I take an old unhealthy one and remake it with a healthy twist. 

My biggest weakness is my sweet tooth. I am big on creating healthy treat recipes that taste amazing, but don’t sway me from my goals. I also like to keep things simple; having recipes that are super straight forward that don’t require 347 different ingredients is nice too!

With this Banana Cream Pie Recipe, we love that it's as sweet as it is health-conscious! There's options to sub out the ingredients for various options that best suit your tastes and preferences, but at the end of the day, you don't have to omit the yummy flavor of pie out of your diet to feel healthy.

Have no regrets about indulging your sweet tooth with this guilt- free, 100 calorie per serving Banana Cream Pie recipe!

In the mood to mix it up? An amazing twist on strawberry shortcake can also be accomplished by simply replacing the bananas with fresh strawberries!

We used Gluten Free, Low Fat, and Sugar alternatives with these ingredients, but feel welcome to change these out with others if that suits your tastes better!

This recipe is about 100 calories per serving!

Mahalo for checking out this Crimson tavernorlando x Aly Marie recipe!  For more on Alyssa, check out her Instagram @alymariee._ and Lifestyle Blog for recipes and more!

This delicious Chicken Fried Rice is like having authentic version but without all the extra grease and calories. Here's our healthy take on it, so easy to make with the benefit of also having the most amazing flavor layers. 

Ever since I can remember, I've always ordered the chicken fried rice on the menu of my favorite Chinese Restaurants. I absolutely LOVE it. This is a staple in our home, we for sure have it once a week. Busy lives means easier dinners but keeping them healthy.

This recipe is easy enough to sub out chicken for shrimp, tofu etc. or add in for extra protein! You can also swap the rice for cauliflower if you are wanting a lower carb meal. Lastly if you want to add in more veggies, feel free to do so!

Also a little pro tip for you.. in a hurry or exhausted from a long day of work, buy a cooked whole chicken from the grocery store. They are nearly the same price as raw chicken breasts/thighs and taste just as good. I do this about 50% of the time just depends on what my days are like. SAVES EVEN MORE TIME!!! 

Cook chicken and rice separately, cut cooked chicken into pieces, set aside.

In a large skillet or wok, preheat olive oil over medium heat and add onion and garlic. Cook until onions are soft, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir occasionally to keep the garlic from burning.

Add peas and carrots and cook until partially thawed, 1 to 2 minutes.

Turn the heat up to medium-high and add cooked rice. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until rice is nice and hot and starts to brown. Add in cut up chicken pieces. Reduce heat and push rice, veggies, chicken  to the sides of the pan, making a hole for the eggs.

Crack the eggs into the middle of the pan and scramble. Once eggs are cooked, stir them into the fried rice.

Mix soy sauce and sesame oil together and pour over rice. Stir until fried rice is evenly coated with sauce.

Top with chopped green onions and/or cilantro, optional.

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For as long as I can remember, banana bread has been one of my top favorite snacks and treats. This one has a bit of protein in it, is gluten free, and still so dang delicious!

Eating banana bread brings me back to my childhood when my Mom would make banana bread loaves in mass and we'd toast small pieces for breakfast or a midnight snack. I especially love this recipe for not only bringing back a little piece of nostalgia, but also for re-creating that fresh-out-of-the-oven warmth in a personal portion.

If you're looking for a little snack, dessert, or breakfast, this recipe is an awesome and quick to make single serving or sharable option. Another thing you'll love is that this recipe is made up of ingredients that are healthier for your body than traditional banana bread recipes - with all the yummy flavors and deliciousness we all love!

Mahalo for checking out this Crimson tavernorlando x Aly Marie recipe!  For more on Alyssa, check out her Instagram @alymariee._ and Lifestyle Blog for recipes and more!

Whether you're a local to Oahu resident or someone stopping by the island for a vacation, getting 'ono (delicious) food is a way to engage in the local culture as well as support local business! With this in mind, we wanted to highlight Yelp's Top 10 Black-owned Restaurants on Oahu for you to try!

We hope you love trying out these local spots! We sure will on our end! Comment below which foods you're most looking forward to trying!

Okay, so this recipe is EVERYTHING! 😍 I needed something to sweeten up my week and this recipe is the perfect pick-me-up! It's so easy to make and it'll hit the spot for you too.

In the middle of the hustle, it can be easy to forget to take a break to treat yourself. Let this be your sign - Treat yourself! Take a "me moment", put on your favorite show, buy the leggings, and eat these French Toast Roll Ups!

• 6 slices of bread 

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup vanilla coconut milk

• 1/2 cup swerve brown sugar

• 1/4 cup butter + butter for the pan

• 2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/2 cup swerve granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup cream cheese

• 1/2 cup confectioner swerve

For the middle filling

• 1/2 cup swerve brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Coating

• 1/2 cup granulated swerve

• 1 tsp cinnamon

French toast egg dip

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup vanilla coconut milk

For the icing

• 1/2 cup cream cheese

• 1/2 cup confectioner sugar

Notes: I used coconut bread, they are smaller loaves so didn't work as good as normal size bread does

Mahalo for checking out this Crimson tavernorlando x Aly Marie recipe!  For more on Alyssa, check out her Instagram @alymariee._ and Lifestyle Blog for recipes and more!