Let's play word association. Easter. What comes to mind?

If Peeps pop up, you may be interested to know that there are new flavors and colors this year. You can eat them (but who would?) or just blow them up for fun in the microwave. New from Bethlehem, Pa.-based Just Born, Inc. are Chocolate Mousse Bunnies (cute but not overly chocolately), as well as new orange chickies and green bunnies as well as sugar-free yellow chicks for those who are dieting.

Or maybe you could just have a boiled egg.

— Wanda Adams

'PICNIC ON THE LANAI'

KAKA'AKO KITCHEN SERVING UP FULL FAMILY-STYLE SPREAD APRIL 5

Kaka'ako Kitchen is trying something different — a family-style dinner at 6:30 p.m. April 5. For this springtime "Picnic on the Lanai," they'll be serving a multicourse meal just as you would have it at your own kanikapila party, including a pear, walnut and 'Nalo greens salad, 'opakapaka in sauce amandine, braised shoulder of beef, truffle mashed potatoes, pasta and fruit tarts. Cost is $28; $12 for children 10-15 and free for children 4 and younger (tax and tip extra). Reservations are a must: 596-7488. BYO liquor for no corkage fee (but they ask that you also BYO wine opener).

— W.A.