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King’s Hawaiian’s Project Mahalo: How Do You Say Thanks?

April 16, 2013 by The Mom Jen

The Hawaiian culture has been something I’ve become more accustomed to in the past few years having visited all the islands. I’ve always felt welcome in my new home away from home and with the Hawaiian’s giving nature I leave with a feeling of paying it forward! Mahalo means “thank you” in Hawaiian and as a thank you for all the beauty, culture, and happiness that I have come to enjoy there, I want to give as much as I can in my life to spread that happiness forward.

I like to say “thank you” with food and wine. Often my parents help my husband and I with the kids. They do it because they love my children as their own, I believe to be a selfless act and always want to thank them. Maybe we’ll have a BBQ at our house and have them over. Maybe we’ll splurge and treat them to their favorite food on the coast. Maybe we’ll share and spend time together with a bottle of wine and dessert.

Often just saying thank you for being my friend means I will treat one of my girlfriends to coffee, lunch, or a cocktail. Dining together allows us to slow down, enjoy eachother’s company, and share conversation. Can’t argue with that!

King’s Hawaiian wants you to spread the Aloha Spirit by participating in KING’S HAWAIIAN Project Mahalo. There are 4 charitable partners:

Meals on Wheels Association of America

Family Caregiver Alliance

One Warm Coat

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

You have the chance to vote on which organization you feel best represents the spirit of giving generously to others, honoring family and community, and reflecting the genuine hospitality and graciousness of Hawaii!

Each Project Mahalo charitable partner will receive a minimum $10,000 donation, and the partner earning the highest number of votes will instead receive a $25,000 donation.

I voted for Meals on Wheels, it was a company that supplied nutritious meals to my grandparents in their later years. I grew up with my grandparents being my caregivers as my parents worked and when they got up in years, Meals on Wheels was there for them!

Leave a comment sharing how you say thank you and you will be entered to win $100 for yourself and the charity you voted for!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Kings Hawaiian® Project Mahalo. The opinions and text are all mine.

Touchdown Turkey Cranberry Sandwich Recipe

September 19, 2012 by The Mom Jen 3 Comments

It’s that time of year again, the game is on, cold brews chilling in the fridge and now it’s time to eat!

KING’S HAWAIIAN has an all-star line-up of sandwich products which includes: Mini Sub Rolls, Sandwich Buns, and Hamburger Buns and Hotdog buns, all ready to add to your game-time menu. What’s on our plate at our house? My husband and I love this great deli in the central valley, it’s been our go-to spot each time we head there for his business trips. We get tired of the same old burgers and dogs, why not a gourmet style sandwich, with plenty of ingredients that will make the kids happy too. Bonus: This is a fabulous recipe that can be used with all your leftover turkey at Thanksgiving!

TOUCHDOWN TURKEY CRANBERRY SANDWICH

King’s Hawaiian Sandwich Buns 3 tablespoons Dijon Mustard (or mustard and mayo mix if dijon isn’t in your pantry)
Sliced Turkey or Thanksgiving Leftovers
1-2 tablespoons Cranberry Sauce
1-2 tablespoons Cream Cheese
Spicy Radish Sprouts to your liking

Since the sandwich buns are sweet and the cranberry sauce is sweet, the dijon and spicy sprouts balance the sandwich nicely!

Whether you are on the couch at home, at your kid’s game, or the stadium, KING’S HAWAIIAN is a great choice for a family tailgate. What is your family’s favorite part of game day?

Dessert Recipe: Banana Cream Trifle Cups #KingsHawaiian

July 5, 2012 by The Mom Jen 1 Comment

Each of the five of us in our family has a sweet tooth. Okay, we have sweet teeth. We love our sweets, mama loves her chocolate, and we probably take in more than the average daily requirement. Wait, there is no daily requirement?! Well there should be!

We don’t have dessert every night, but when we do the kids look forward to it. They usually ask first thing in the morning, “is today a dessert day?” So they’re whole day is focused around that special treat that needs to satisfy their sweet tooth. I’m working with the King’s Hawaiian brand and I came up with a great dessert recipe to share with all my readers!

I love eating angel food cake. It’s light and airy and has just the right amount of sweetness. King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls are similar in texture, lightness, and sweetness, so I thought I’d make a trifle and substituting King’s Hawaiian for the angel food cake.

Banana Cream Trifle Cups

Makes 8 Cups

8 King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls

8 clear 9 oz. plastic cups or glasses

4 bananas

1 3.4 oz. pkg banana cream pudding mix

2 cups milk

1 box mini Nilla Wafers

Cool Whip

–Whisk pudding mix with milk until smooth per box directions. Place in fridge to set.

–Cube each King’s Hawaiian sweet roll into approx. 8 squares. Slice bananas thinly.

–Layer the cup with 4 cubes of King’s Hawaiian, 4 banana slices, 1 tbsp pudding, and 5 mini Nilla wafers. Repeat, but omit the second layer of Nilla Wafers. Dollop a tbsp of Cool Whip and top with 1 mini Nilla Wafer. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

This recipe can be adapted to make strawberry trifles by replacing the fruit and using strawberry yogurt instead of the pudding. Any way you layer it, it’s quick, it’s easy, it’s scrumptious!

This is one of my new favorite recipes to share with friends and family. What is your favorite dish to share with the family? Comment in the widget below and you’ll be entered to win a $200 Grocery gift card King’s Hawaiian.

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