One of the things I love about food is how it can transport you to another place. I only visited Hawaii once, in 2002. It was for a swim event, and I was able to enjoy some great breakfasts at a local diner in Honolulu. Spam was on the menu, and of course I had to have some.
I am not ashamed to admit, I have always liked Spam. Growing up, Mom made a casserole with spaghetti, Spam, tomato, Italian herbs, and parmesan. It was one of my favorites. But I haven't had Spam since my visit to Hawaii in 2002.
After spending the day flying from Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon yesterday, part of me wished the plane had continued flying to Hawaii. So, I planned a simple breakfast, Spam fried in a pan and glazed with Teriyaki sauce, fried eggs, rice with soy sauce and Nori, and a slice of pineapple. For a few moments, I was in Honolulu. It was just what the doctor ordered, but now I'm starting to think about Loco Moco!
I didn't know I liked spam until I had Hawaiian snack Spam Musubi... and that is something I have once a year now (I usually get it from a Hawaiian food cart downtown called 808 Grindz)
ReplyDelete