KITCHEN CHEMISTRY · Today we’re joined by Rachel Fukumoto and Micah Kekoa Davis to share their unexpected - and adorable - love story that all started in the kitchen. The two met in culinary school on Oʻahu and quickly became best friends, never expecting their connection to turn romantic. Now married and living in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, Rachel works as a farmer grant writer while Micah is a sous chef. Together, they’re building a life of joy and presence, indulging inJapanese comfort food, pasta nights, and endless teasing. They reflect on the funny turns their relationship has taken, from late-night talks and awkward DMs to a rom-com-worthy reunion in New York City. They also share stories about living in a jungle yurt during the pandemic, navigating a millennial + Gen Z age gap, choosing not to have children, and learning how to communicate well. Their banter strikes the balance between playful and reflective, and centers on navigating life with your best friend. Enjoy! Heartbeat Updates 00:06 launching my substack! + heart circles subscribe here 🤎 01:03 Uncle Monroe / Sulubika positive health update monroe's openkeys benefit concert details - june 6 @ international marketplace center stage from 12-2pm Episode Highlights 02:29 welcome to the menu 03:30 food is their love language 05:14 aloha rachel & micah 07:45 a culinary school meet-cute 09:50 besties first 10:51 foodland to forever: the turning point 15:28 first date 17:53 "last hurrah" 21:09 getting back together 23:11 long-distance: hi > nyc 23:37 the vegas plot twist 24:56 *the rom-com moment* 25:57 the rules of long distance 27:21 lāhainā fires bring micah home 29:22 yurt life on the big island 31:20 new york through her eyes 32:37 navigating a 7-year age gap 36:51 the things they love most 40:25 what's next? 42:06 soulmate à la carte + fav movies
KITCHEN CHEMISTRY · Today we’re joined by Rachel Fukumoto and Micah Kekoa Davis to share their unexpected - and adorable - love story that all started in the kitchen. The two met in culinary school on Oʻahu and quickly became best friends, never expecting their connection to turn romantic. Now married and living in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, Rachel works as a farmer grant writer while Micah is a sous chef. Together, they’re building a life of joy and presence, indulging inJapanese comfort food, pasta nights, and endless teasing. They reflect on the funny turns their relationship has taken, from late-night talks and awkward DMs to a rom-com-worthy reunion in New York City. They also share stories about living in a jungle yurt during the pandemic, navigating a millennial + Gen Z age gap, choosing not to have children, and learning how to communicate well. Their banter strikes the balance between playful and reflective, and centers on navigating life with your best friend. Enjoy!
Heartbeat Updates
00:06 launching my substack! + heart circles subscribe here 🤎
01:03 Uncle Monroe / Sulubika positive health update
monroe's openkeys benefit concert details - june 6 @ international marketplace center stage from 12-2pm
Episode Highlights
02:29 welcome to the menu
03:30 food is their love language
05:14 aloha rachel & micah
07:45 a culinary school meet-cute
09:50 besties first
10:51 foodland to forever: the turning point
15:28 first date
17:53 "last hurrah"
21:09 getting back together
23:11 long-distance: hi > nyc
23:37 the vegas plot twist
24:56 *the rom-com moment*
25:57 the rules of long distance
27:21 lāhainā fires bring micah home
29:22 yurt life on the big island
31:20 new york through her eyes
32:37 navigating a 7-year age gap
36:51 the things they love most
40:25 what's next?
42:06 soulmate à la carte + fav movies