How does one react when they first see paradise? I vividly remember when as a youngster I first viewed Yosemite Valley. Staring up at Half Dome and El Capitan sent a flock of butterflies in motion inside of me.
Waking up in Maui, looking out of the window and viewing the ocean that’s less than 70 steps away, this scintillating feeling is pretty close.
This is my first trip to Hawaii and I already know it won’t be my last. Beauty is everywhere, although some of it caught me off guard. On the first night of our stay I woke up at 5:55 a.m. to what sounded like a car alarm but it was actually a lovesick tropical bird. About an hour later, we found these Koi Fish, which marched along to eat their breakfast.
This is a true paradise and the perfect place to celebrate my 10th wedding anniversary with Leslie. I love the lush green foliage, the calming ocean, the intoxicating climate and yes, even that familiar sight from home – California rice. Hawaiians are just wild about California rice, a staple of many islanders’ meals. The local Long’s Drugstore is a prime example.
I followed co-worker Julie’s suggestion and checked out Aloha Mixed Plate. I went with the Shoyu Chicken plate, listed as a local favorite and one of the restaurant’s specialties.
I often enjoy Hawaiian cuisine while in Sacramento. It’s the go-to choice when I have lunch with my friends. Lunch at Aloha Mixed Plate featured mountains of California rice in all of its moist and sticky goodness, plus macaroni salad and succulent baked chicken. They provide about 1,400 servings of rice every day.
I just ate every bite of this part of paradise!
Jim Morris is Communications Manager for the California Rice Commission. Jim has worked in communications for more than 20 years. When he’s not on the job, he enjoys his family, faith, football, outrageous monster stories and running marathons.
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