Last Updated on June 27, 2020 by Angus. What is a jicama? A relatively unknown root vegetable, the jicama is common here on the Big Island of Hawaii. With its flaky brown skin and crispy, white texture, the jicama has a unique flavor that tastes like a cross between a potato and a pear! Pronounced READ MORE…

Last Updated on June 24, 2020 by Angus. This favorite no-knead bread recipe is easy to make and packed full of flavor. Wholegrains, nuts and dried fruit make this the perfect breakfast bread. Make sure to use a covered baking dish to help give it that chewy, crusty consistency! The no-knead bread recipe 3 1/4 READ MORE…

Last Updated on September 2, 2020 by Angus. What could be better than a chocolate cake that only takes minutes to prepare? This all-in-one chocolate cake recipe is super easy to assemble – simply fling all the ingredients into the food processor – and it tastes great thanks to the secret ingredient, canola oil! Check READ MORE…

Last Updated on May 22, 2020 by Angus. Spring is the perfect time to get organised with the vegetable garden here on the Big Island. We’ve turned the vegetable and herb gardens into special lockdown projects (no doubt like many of you) and have spent the last couple of weeks prepping the gardens for planting, READ MORE…

Last Updated on May 1, 2020 by Angus. It’s early spring and like much of the rest of the world we’re adjusting to life in lockdown. Tourists have all but fled and the residents are hunkering down as we all do our best on the Big Island to flatten the curve. Like the rest of READ MORE…

Last Updated on April 11, 2020 by Angus. Photo credit: alohadreams.com Make time during your stay on the Big Island to experience the best of the island’s locally grown produce, and locally made arts and crafts. There are many farmers markets on the Big Island – check out our favorites on the Kona Coast. 1. The READ MORE…

Last Updated on February 15, 2020 by Angus. Have you ever wanted to cycle the Big Island at your own pace? Ever wondered what it would be like to do a cycle tour without having to worry about your luggage? With a customized cycle tour you can do all of this as well as making READ MORE…

Last Updated on January 27, 2020 by Angus. South Kona has many great restaurants, from casual to fine dining, but sometimes, at the end of a long day of adventures on the Big Island, staying in and grilling out sounds even better. At Horizon Guest House we offer an alternative to restaurant dining – our very own READ MORE…

Last Updated on January 10, 2020 by Angus. Photo credit: www.historickailuavillage.com For one Sunday afternoon every month Ali’i Drive in Kailua-Kona’s historic village is closed for traffic and the street transformed into a vibrant, pedestrian-only marketplace. The Kona street market is known as the Kokua Kailua Village Stroll and makes for a great way to READ MORE…

Last Updated on January 4, 2021 by Angus. Photo credit: Horizon Guest House The Big Island of Hawaii is famous for many things but perhaps one of the most popular and unique attractions is the manta ray night dive. Don’t worry if you’re not a certified diver – snorkelers can still experience the thrill of READ MORE…

Last Updated on January 10, 2020 by Angus. Not sure what car to rent on the Big Island? Confused over whether to rent a Jeep or a convertible? We take a look at the options and tell you what you need to know. Big Island rentals Photo credit: Kona Airport Renting a car while staying READ MORE…

Last Updated on December 25, 2019 by Angus. Captain Cook Monument trail / Photo credit: Lang Parker Stretch your legs and work off those holiday cocktails by taking a hike during your stay on the Big Island. There are plenty of spectacular hiking trails on the Kona Coast – these are our top 5 1. READ MORE…