Combinations of textures and flavors make this grilled pineapple and cucumber salad not only a treat for the eyes, but a delight for the tongue. The perfect dish for your next backyard barbecue or luau, this salad hits all the right notes.

Recently a dear friend of mine who lives in Kapa’a, on the “coconut coast” of Kauai, Hawaii, told me a story about some good fortune he had received. It seems his neighbor had experienced an extremely good day fishing, and was kind enough to share …

With temperatures reaching into the 80’s this weekend, it seemed like we were having a tropical heat wave. So I decided to cook something that reminded me of the many wonderful times I have spent in the Aloha state.