tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post8407384855821093782..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Hawaii: SPAM and Other ‘Ono Grindz’Jackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-45113572116959783022014-02-13T19:04:22.856-08:002014-02-13T19:04:22.856-08:00One of the coolest museums I've ever been to w...One of the coolest museums I've ever been to was the Spam Museum in Austin, Minnesota. That's where I first learned about Hawaiians love for Spam. They had all kinds of samples available.Would you believe that I didn't try any of them? Ridiculous, I know. So, I've never actually had Spam, but might be willing to give it a try next time in Hawaii.Cathy Sweeneyhttp://www.travelingwithsweeney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-32192545827778971072014-02-12T16:13:41.075-08:002014-02-12T16:13:41.075-08:00I had no idea SPAM was so popular in Hawaii until ...I had no idea SPAM was so popular in Hawaii until Anthony Bourdain featured it in a segment. SPAM and red beans? Interesting, isn't it? <br />We use taro leaves to make soup. You had my mouth watering for some kimchi.<br />Thanks for linking up this week, Jackie!Marciahttp://insidejourneys.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-81875329256913598142014-02-12T10:32:47.624-08:002014-02-12T10:32:47.624-08:00We have certainly taken a bite out of Hawaii. . .o...We have certainly taken a bite out of Hawaii. . .our shorts we noticed seem to be getting tighter! Glad you enjoyed the post, Leigh.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-14796654326073717092014-02-12T10:31:41.794-08:002014-02-12T10:31:41.794-08:00Oh Michele, that is so funny. No better time and ...Oh Michele, that is so funny. No better time and place for a spam pun!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-21035607691072270082014-02-12T10:30:59.451-08:002014-02-12T10:30:59.451-08:00I suspect there are some varieties of KimChee you ...I suspect there are some varieties of KimChee you might like and SPAM might grow on you, but then again I will never eat anything with, from or near liver so I understand not eating some foods! Thanks for visiting Jill!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-30903774387905110972014-02-12T10:29:16.086-08:002014-02-12T10:29:16.086-08:00We have been eating enough for the four of us, Dou...We have been eating enough for the four of us, Doug and Carla! Thanks for stopping by. . .still doesn't seem right not seeing you at Chuck's.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-45576206885699639322014-02-12T08:55:15.868-08:002014-02-12T08:55:15.868-08:00I had no idea that Hawaiians ate so much SPAM, nor...I had no idea that Hawaiians ate so much SPAM, nor that it came in more than one flavour.You seemed to have embraced Hawaii in all its forms. Loved this post Jackie.Leighhttp://hikebiketravel.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-6825644363225807982014-02-12T08:23:40.815-08:002014-02-12T08:23:40.815-08:00Oops, I accidentally commented while signed into m...Oops, I accidentally commented while signed into my son's account. The above SPAM comment (ha ha) is actually from me.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-15720297527496729232014-02-12T07:57:14.150-08:002014-02-12T07:57:14.150-08:00I didn't know that the SP in SPAM stood for Sp...I didn't know that the SP in SPAM stood for Spiced. This is a great little primer on Hawaiian food. I love all the SPAM varieties.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-12961309746968256562014-02-12T04:30:56.310-08:002014-02-12T04:30:56.310-08:00I love eating local food when we travel, but I don...I love eating local food when we travel, but I don't think that would include SPAM - or pickled vegetables - though I do love sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil! <br />Have a great week! Life Images by Jillhttp://www.lifeimagesbyjill.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-8721860435190253022014-02-11T17:43:05.147-08:002014-02-11T17:43:05.147-08:00Miss all that wild Hawaiian food. Great article!Miss all that wild Hawaiian food. Great article!Doug and Carla Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01007882481550642339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-84573760294618137882014-02-11T14:51:52.040-08:002014-02-11T14:51:52.040-08:00Oh, Jan, I didn't know that but I suppose it s...Oh, Jan, I didn't know that but I suppose it shouldn't surprise me, right? Thanks for the visit and taking time to comment -- hope to see more comments from you in the future!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-49918220280051057732014-02-11T14:50:53.915-08:002014-02-11T14:50:53.915-08:00Marilyn, thanks so much for visiting today and for...Marilyn, thanks so much for visiting today and for taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoyed this. Hope you'll soon be a regular here!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-6332094772510801802014-02-11T14:50:01.676-08:002014-02-11T14:50:01.676-08:00I should have added, Irene, that Costco also sells...I should have added, Irene, that Costco also sells SPAM by the case size! Thanks for visiting and taking time to comment.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-53736380219353507322014-02-11T14:48:55.687-08:002014-02-11T14:48:55.687-08:00Donna, thanks so much for taking the time to comme...Donna, thanks so much for taking the time to comment - and I share your enthusiasm for grocery store visits when traveling. Hope to see you back here soon!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-66592799592203806102014-02-11T14:47:48.545-08:002014-02-11T14:47:48.545-08:00Oh Nancie I wondered if you had given or received ...Oh Nancie I wondered if you had given or received any of those beautifully decorated gift packs! If I could have SPAM and kimchee, I'll be right over (at least after you get back from Chiang Mai).Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-44602808474934466532014-02-11T06:06:30.845-08:002014-02-11T06:06:30.845-08:00We were interested to see SPAM everywhere when we ...We were interested to see SPAM everywhere when we were in Hawaii as well. Did you know they have SPAM at the McDonald's there??Jan Rosshttp://www.wanderlustwonder.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-63084802533765521992014-02-11T01:31:28.158-08:002014-02-11T01:31:28.158-08:00What an interesting article! I really enjoyed it!What an interesting article! I really enjoyed it!Marilyn Joneshttp://www.travelwithmarilyn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-7352343304728486962014-02-10T21:38:32.677-08:002014-02-10T21:38:32.677-08:00That was quite a SPAM education! Interesting how e...That was quite a SPAM education! Interesting how even Costco goes local!Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869095674448801447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-81512404793716125572014-02-10T18:46:29.258-08:002014-02-10T18:46:29.258-08:00I love finding out about the foods in other parts ...I love finding out about the foods in other parts of the world. Grocery stores are a fun place to visit when traveling. I would never have associated SPAM with Hawaii. By the way, I love kimchi, I enjoyed this post. Donna Jankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654611289969837061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-1755386791462847162014-02-10T18:26:56.675-08:002014-02-10T18:26:56.675-08:00Between the spam and the kimchi, you could have ha...Between the spam and the kimchi, you could have had me thinking you were in Korea. Trust me you would fit right in; at least food wise :) Spam...no thank you (I receive gift sets of this stuff on major holidays in Korea, and always have to find another victim (um friend) to hoist it off on...haha. The kimch I eat everyday!Nanciehttp://budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-36790683280875887892014-02-10T17:12:03.402-08:002014-02-10T17:12:03.402-08:00Oh Poppy, you made us chuckle on that suggestion. ...Oh Poppy, you made us chuckle on that suggestion. They do serve SPAM sushi here as well as some use it in stir fry. They guy that won last week's contest had actually turned it into tasty looking meatballs! :-) Thanks for the visit. <br />xo<br />JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-20476782509990518422014-02-10T17:10:03.334-08:002014-02-10T17:10:03.334-08:00Think how you can stun fellow guests at the next c...Think how you can stun fellow guests at the next cocktail party you attend when you are able to chat about the history of SPAM! ;-) Thanks for the visit.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-3509440571904763302014-02-10T17:08:51.521-08:002014-02-10T17:08:51.521-08:00I used to be the public relations director for a s...I used to be the public relations director for a school district in the Pacific Northwest and to liven up those long summer days (yes, we did work year-round) we would plan an Annual Spam Lunch. . .and we'd eat spam and liverwurst, white bread, mayo, potato chips and Oreos. Last year we decided to get a group together for a Reunion Spam Lunch and it was so popular we are already planning the Second Annual Spam lunch this coming summer! Thanks for the visit. xoJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-44927722031476048832014-02-10T12:12:00.303-08:002014-02-10T12:12:00.303-08:00Hi Jackie and Joel,
WOW! You two should seriously...Hi Jackie and Joel,<br /><br />WOW! You two should seriously consider hosting a weekly online cooking/travelling show, something to the effect of 'Local Fare for the Traveller', which also rhymes!;-D How interesting the etymology behind the word, 'Spam'. Kinda makes you look at all the junk in your inbox with a new found respect....actually...no. Anyway, as food I can see how it might be appealing in certain dishes, in small amounts. So amazing that you incorporate the specialties of a culture into your own lives!<br /><br />Have a wonderful week! And, bon appetit!<br /><br />xo<br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.com