Living the Gourmet is pleased to present the beautiful products of Aloha Island Lei.
“Some call it a gift. Others, a symbol,” reads the introduction to Aloha Island Lei. “We call it a tradition.” Now one of the leading retailers in lei arrangements, and priding themselves on excellence in their craft, Aloha Island Lei offers a wide variety of stunning, hand-crafted leis.
The leis I received were neatly and securely packed, the flowers arriving both in perfect condition and still crisply fresh. The Hana lei I received, a fragrant, tightly woven arrangement of regal purple orchid centers, instantly conveyed not only the beauty of their products, but also the meticulous effort and care required for each of their hand-crafted pieces. As an accompaniment, the elegant Tuberose lei impressed me with its subtle beauty and its sweet, soothing scent.
Described as sentiments of love, life, success, and friendship, the hand-crafted arrangements from Aloha Island Lei come in a variety of styles for any occasion. Take for example the festive Hanna Purple, whose tightly sewn purple orchid centers create a silky appearance and solid but lush texture, could feature perfectly for nearly any special occasion, such as a graduation, prom, or simply as a token of appreciation. Then there are leis such as the ‘Roberta,’ featuring interwoven bands of white and purple orchids to achieve a striking combination of purity and elegance, and is perfect for occasions such as a wedding or bridal shower.
Apart from floral leis, Aloha Island Lei also offers arrangements such the Kukui Nut Delux, made from kukui nuts and white or yellow shells, or the simple, rustic Ti Leaf lei, crafted from simple green Ti leaves, both of which make for a unique and equally pleasing lei arrangement.
So no matter the occasion, convey your good wishes with the stunning beauty and fragrance of a hand-crafted lei from Aloha Island Lei.
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And now to go with your Hawaiian Lei - Hawaiian Chicken!
Ingredients:
8 chicken thighs
Fresh pineapple - sliced
Marinade:
2 large cloves of garlic – finely chopped
1 inch piece of fresh ginger – grated
¼ cup fresh basil - chopped
Juice of 1 orange
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
1 tablespoon dried curry
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
Combine all of the above ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl. Add the chicken thighs and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to over night.
Preheat Oven 350 degrees:
Remove the chicken from the marinade and place in a baking pan. Bake for 50 – 55 minutes or until the juices run clear and the skin is a nice golden color. Plate the chicken and serve with fresh pineapple.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
**I was given this product for review. I was not financially compensated for this post. All opinions expressed are my own.
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Jill says
Oh my! I do wish I could smell those Leis. They are gorgeous!
Your chicken dish looks divine!
Sandee says
I'll be right over for this chicken. Yummy.
I so loved Hawaii. I'll return one day and spend some quality time in paradise.
Have a terrific day Catherine. Big hugs. ☺
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
You are making me wish for Hawaii! 😉 Chicken looks delicious! thank you. blessings ~ tanna
Amelia says
Hi Catherine, the lei look so gorgeous and elegant. You're so lucky to received the beautiful gift.
I love your Hawaii chicken, they look fingers licking good. Very flavorful, thanks for sharing your recipe.
Have a nice week ahead,regards. God bless you and all at home.
Angie Schneider says
They look fingerlickingly delicious!
Rose says
What a great combination of flavors!
David says
Catherine... We've been to all 4 major Hawaiian Island and we've partaken of quite a bit of Hawaiian food. They sure do a lot with Spam! Your chicken recipe is just great...Thanks and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Mr. & Mrs. P says
This chicken recipe looks so delicious!! Bet is smells amazing!
Cindy says
Wow what beauty! I do love fresh flowers. The recipe looks flavorful. It's pinned for future reference.
Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss Celebration says
Catherine, those leis are absolutely stunning! What an absolutely gorgeous gift - and of course, your chicken dish looks totally amazing! Thanks for sharing both the beautiful flowers, landscapes and wonderful recipe with us! Pinning and hope your week is as lovely as the lei! 🙂
T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types says
I've never been to Hawaii, but your Hawaiian Chicken transports me there? A dish for a tropical paradise!
Dining Alone says
The leis and the chicken both look perfect! I would love to go to Hawaii some day!
Dining Alone says
The leis and the chicken both look perfect! I would love to go to Hawaii some day!
Rose says
Now I'm hungry!
Kim G. says
This chicken looks really yummy!
Kathe W. says
I immediately left my chair and took out the chicken I was going to make a different way and quickly made the marinade and the chicken is now resting quietly in the fridge til tonight...yay...thanks for this delicious recipe!
Have a great day!
Chiara Giglio says
lovely photos , the chicken loooks delicious Catherine !have a great day, blessings my dear...
~~louise~~ says
I can just imagine the fragrance of the the Tuberose lei, Catherine.
You sure have lifted my spirit for the evening. Being transported to Hawaii and munching on Hawaiian chicken, oh my goodness!
Thank you so much for sharing...
Donald @ Tea Time says
Paradise + that lovely chicken - yummy!
cooking with curls says
I love everything Hawaiian! I used to live on Kauai, and this dish reminds me of my time there 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing with us at Best of the Weekend. Have a wonderful week!
Zainab Mansaray says
Catherine the chicken looks incredibly delicious! I can't wait to try it and experience a little Hawaii in NY. Thanks for sharing the recipe 😉
Shawna Williams says
I like the combination of spices for the marinade. The Hawaiian Lei flower has such a sweet aroma. I have several trees in my yard, Pulmeria's, I love to pick the flowers and float them in a bow.
Thank you so much for sharing on our BBQ Block Party.
Karly Campbell says
This is a gorgeous meal! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!