Social Work: The Heart of Service & Advocacy Social work is one of the most versatile and impactful professions, offering opportunities...

The Unity of Food Food unites people across cultures and backgrounds, cultivating connections and understanding through shared meals and...

The Ripple Effects of Generosity & Kindness Giving back isn’t just about helping others—it’s about building connections, cultivating...

Italian Medley Vegetable Pasta Soup Yields 7-10 servings 64 ounces organic vegetable broth 2 organic carrots, sliced (using a mandoline)...

Managing the Challenges of the Winter Season Winter offers crisp mornings, relaxing afternoons, and cozy nights but also challenges our...

Seasons Change, & So Does Our Mood As we enter the heart of winter, many notice changes in mood and energy levels. While some embrace the...

Health Struggles In the summer of 2023, I faced mental and emotional health challenges caused by mysterious and persistent health issues....

My Health Journey Since 2018, I’ve primarily been managing chronic pain. However, starting in 2023, new health challenges...

The Pain Journey The start of constant pain entered my life unexpectedly in early 2015, starting with intermittent tailbone discomfort...

Welcome, 2025! Aloha, 2025! Each new year brings a fresh opportunity to reflect, reset, and realign with our purpose. As I look back on...

A Blend of Local & Japanese Traditions New Year’s is a time to honor my heritage and reflect on the beautiful blend of local and Japanese...

“Winter” in Hawaiʻi Growing up in Hawai‘i, winter was a concept rather than a season. Nights might dip into the high 50s (Fahrenheit)...

Christmas, A Wonderful Time of the Year Since childhood, the Christmas season has been a cozy, feel-good, and giddy time for me. I fondly...

Hashtags Explained! In case you were wondering, this post will explain the meanings behind each daily hashtag in my Facebook and...

Oat Milk Maple Pecan Ice Cream Recipe ·       1/2 cup organic pecans, toasted and chopped ·       3 cups organic plain unsweetened oat...

Seven Pillars of the Taste of Life Blog   As you probably noticed, seven is a recurring theme in my posts, including my seven pillars...

The Election & All the Feels I'm not one to discuss my political views, but this election season has tremendously affected many people I...

The Initial Story A new platform deserves a meaningful logo. Here’s the story behind the Taste of Life (ToL)  logo. One day, while...

A Time for Reflection & Growth Autumn is one of my favorite seasons. I especially love the beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow...