Vacation travel isn't what it used to be. My wife and I like to go to Hawaii every year -- no one particular island as we switch among them. Since we can't go this year we try to recreate a vaca at home. Occasionally we eat something Hawaiian like macadamia nut-encrusted mahi mahi though right now we can't seem to even find fresh mahi mahi. Then we will get Koloa Hawaiian rum punch or mai tai pre-made cocktail mixes, eat outdoors on our "lanai" while playing surf sounds on the Bluetooth speaker, and pretend we're in Hawaii. Do you have a favorite wine region? This might be a great time to "vacation" there with a meal similar to a nice dinner you had and, of course, some wine from a favorite winery. Recreate your own little bit of California, Oregon, or wherever. Use a fine bottle of wine to take you back to a happy experience.
If some foods get any more scarce we may be recreating Hawaii with Spam and eggs.
One of my favorite dishes when I lived in Hawaii.
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