Angels Among Us

How do you repay an Angel? You can’t. Heaven sent an angel to help me through many hard times, even although she deserves so much more herself. Liana Kinikini, DNP seldom has time for herself, and she calls me nearly every day to check how I’m feeling.

Early on, she showed a desire to become a nurse, and she studied and worked hard to get her nursing degree. Long days and longer nights took a toll, but she never gave up. After receiving her Nursing degree, she worked in many different hospitals and has given so much service in ways we can only imagine. I have heard how much her patients have loved her caring and thoughtful ways.

Liana gets calls from many family members, and because they are usually sick she drops everything she might have planned to accommodate their wishes. It isn’t easy to be on call waiting at pharmacies to get emergency medication for aunties, uncles, cousins, brothers, sisters, and especially her own mother and father.

Growing up, Liana was always aware of my needs, and they took precedence over her own needs and wants. She has been there as my friend, confidant, and supporter. If anyone unfortunately said something against me, she always had my back, even though I may have deserved it. She never scolds or complains, only persuades with patience and compassion.

I have mutated DNA which has manifested itself in poor health in mind and body over many years. Liana is the oldest of four children, and I feel like she has more maternal instincts than I have ever had. Never mind that she wanted a large family, and has been blessed with one beautiful daughter who is growing up so fast.

It is not enough to give a “shout out” to my daughter, Liana.  Being the offspring of a multi-cultural marriage, and juggling all the cultures, traditions, and responsibilities of being the oldest girl, she has to spread herself in several ways to oblige often ridiculous expectations.

I just returned from the hospital this week where I had surgery. When I first went to the Emergency Room in terrific pain, my husband did as I requested and told Liana over the phone not to come, but true to her nature, she was at my side in no time at all. And she refused to leave, even though she has her own husband, daughter and job to care for.

I hope that this small tribute to Liana can show her how very much she is loved and appreciated for all she does for me particularly, and the Utah society generally.

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Two Scoops Rice in Hawaiian Style BBQ Plate Lunch

Hungry for Plate Lunch

In Hawaii, lunch time usually means heading down to the local L & L Hawaiian Barbeque and getting a plate lunch.

There are a variety of meats available including pork, chicken, beef, fish or curry.

The portions are enough to satisfy a Polynesian appetite and usually comes with two scoops of rice and macaroni salad.

If you are very health conscious, you can trade one scoop of rice for a vegetable salad or coleslaw. The meat is served on a nest of grated cabbage and comes with soya sauce, tartar sauce or a lemon depending on the meat.

Actually L & L is one of my favorite places to eat in Hawaii, and chicken katsu would be may favorite choice on the menu.

L & L Hawaiian Barbecue became so popular that islands lovers in other states and other areas of world. It is now found in Alaska, Colorado, Arizona, California, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, American Samoa and New Zealand.

One plate lunch available at L & L the Hawaiian Plate. It is a Hawaiian tradition. It includes hefty pork chuck wrapped in taro leaf and is a favorite of the locals. It is served with smoked pork.
If you have a hard time deciding which meat you want to eat, never fear, the Hawaiian BBQ Mix is here. It includes barbequed chicken, short ribs and beef.
 

Like seafood, try the Seafood mix. It includes fried shrimp & Mahi Mahi (delicious white-meat fish). It is onolicious (delicious)!

For those that are anemic, or for those who need some energy, there is the Loco Moco (otherwise known as the heart attack). It consists of hamburger patties placed over rice afterwards covered with brown gravy and then topped with two eggs.

Two Scoops Rice

As you can see, rice is an important staple in Hawaii. The founder of L & L is Eddie Flores, Jr. The plate lunches share the aloha of the islands with Asians, Polynesians and all the diverse cultures of the islands.

Recently, a Mega million jackpot winning lottery ticket was sold at an L & L Hawaiian Barbecue.

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