Aloha Friday Recipe: Hawaiian Spam Pizza

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1 can Refrigerated all-ready pizza crust
1 pkg Sliced Provolone cheese (6oz)
1 can SPAM Luncheon Meat, cut in thin squares (12 oz)
1 can Chunk pineapple, drained
1/2 c Thinly sliced red onion
1/2 c Chopped green pepper

Heat oven to 425′F. Grease 12″ pizza pan or 13×9″ baking pan. Unroll dough; press in prepared pan. Top with cheese. Arrange remaining ingredients over cheese. Bake 25-30 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown. Serves 6.

Recipe courtesy of MassRecipes.com

Maui County Fair starts today!

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If you live on or are visiting Maui this weekend, make sure you stop by the Maui County Fair in Wailuku which starts today.  There are rides, arts and crafts, tons of ono food and lots of great entertainment!  If you stop by tonight you can see Da Braddahs, Willie K and Augie T.   Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for keiki 5-11.  Children 4 and under are free!

For more information on where to park, the entertainment schedule for the whole weekend, etc. then go to the Maui County Fair website.

What could be better than fair food in paradise?

Just a reminder about our events calendar

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If you’re looking to get your “Hawaii fix” on your TV, check our events calendar on the left side of the page.  Light green dates have a Hawaii related program.  Roll your cursor over the date and it will list the program, the channel you can find it on and the time.  (Times are EST/PST, check local listings) 

 This calendar is updated for the current month as well as the next month.  I try to keep it updated as much as possible because I know what its like to need an escape!

On DVD today: Dog the Bounty Hunter-The Arrest

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If you want a piece of reality TV history on DVD, the Dog the Bounty Hunter episode where the boys are arrested by federal agents was released today.  The official description is as follows:

Tim, Leland and Dog’s recent capture of convicted serial rapist Andrew Luster should have culminated in celebration — instead, it led to their own arrest. Dog The Bounty Hunter: The Arrest investigates Dog’s shocking incarceration through first-hand accounts of the events leading up the arrest, and exclusive interviews with Dog, Beth, and their feisty posse.

For the keiki…

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In perusing the internet for something fun for the keiki (kids), I came across Doublebrush.com.  Full of all kinds of cool homemade candles and body products with island flair, this website has all kinds of great gifts for the holidays or to pamper yourself.

monk-seal.jpgOne thing that caught my eye were the Keiki Finger Puppet Postcards of Hawaiian Endangered Species.  I got one of each and was excited to see detail of each animal which was hand drawn by one of the owners, Cheryl.  The color drawings are on the front with little dotted lines for the parents to cut out the holes where the child’s fingers go.  On the back is a bit of information about that animal like its Hawaiian name, where it lives and what it eats.  These postcards can be purchased ahead of a trip and sent as a souvenir to a special child in your life or just as a fun thing to buy your child and sneak some education in at the same time!  They cost either $1.25 each or you can get the set of four for $4.95.  Each card is packaged in a protective plastic sleeve bag and comes with directions.  Head on over to Doublebrush.com and pick up these adorable postcard finger puppets for your keiki!

(Picture used with permission)

Green Tip of the Day

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Recycling half of your household waste can save 2,400 pounds of CO2 per year.

Saving our environment is everyone’s responsibility.  What will your legacy be?

Newest Hawaii Geocaches…

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Here’s some of the newest geocaches just waiting to be discovered in the Hawaiian Islands.

Manuka State Park  (Big Island)

2 Trees in 1 Cache  (Oahu)

HIDDEN TREASURE (Oahu)

Life’s A Beach (Maui)

Not sure what geocaching is or are curious how to put an adventurous spin on your time in Hawaii?  Click here to get the lowdown on the activity of geocaching.

Aloha Friday Recipe: Huli Huli Chicken

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9-12 pounds chicken wings, thighs, and breasts pieces 

Sauce Ingredients:
¼ cup Frozen pineapple juice concentrate
1/3 cup White wine
½ cup Chicken broth
¼ cup Shoyu/Soy Sauce
¼ cup Ketchup
¼ Teaspoon powdered ginger or a pinch of fresh ginger
1-2 drops Worcestershire sauce

Wash chicken parts and pat dry with paper towels. Mix all sauce ingredients in bowl. Brush over chicken parts. Grill over barbecue for about 40 minutes. Turn and baste with sauce until chicken is done. Serves 10-12 people as a main course.

Recipe courtesy of AlohaFriendsLuau.com/recipes

Plan a trip for Halloween in Paradise

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Not a fan of the chilly fall nights and looking for a tropical getaway?  Whether you’re on a neighbor island, mainland or anywhere in the world you can turn Halloween into an excuse to get away to Lahaina, Maui for their Halloween on Front St. event.  This *may* be your last year to take advantage of this event as there has been controversy surrounding the party atmosphere this party is known for.  The following description is courtesy of VisitLahaina.com:

Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Halloween in Lahaina
The Legend of Halloween, celebrated since 1990, is more than just a night on the town in costume! Over 20,000 revelers come to Front Street on Halloween night, which is closed to vehicle traffic from 3:30 to 11:30pm. Annual children’s costume parade down Front Street at 4:30 kicks-off the evening. Other features include Halloween-themed crafts and activities, and food & beverage booths under the Banyan Tree which raise funds for nonprofits. Live music is performed on two stages while revelers dance in the street. LahainaTown presents the Maui Tacos Halloween Costume Contest in Banyan Tree Park, beginning at 7pm. Restaurants and shopping centers offer costume contests throughout the evening. Free admission.

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Aloha Coco Palms…

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Well it seems the investors, Coco Palms Ventures, LLC are taking their toys and going home.  Those of us hoping to see the Coco Palms Hotel returned to its former grandeur as promised for years now by this investment group have come to an end.  The group’s interest fizzled after the Kauai Planning Commission’s decision to not allow a previously approved spa/fitness facility by the old tennis courts.  They felt this was a key component to be able to compete with other resorts.  I really feel both sides are being selfish and stubborn in not thinking of all of the good this place could do for helping Kauai heal after the hotel was damaged by Hurricane Iniki in 1992.  That is the last building still reminding folks of the natural disaster.  This investment group really did jump through a lot of hoops to make sure that the cultural aspect and respect for the land was preserved.  They were doing it right.  I can’t believe after the time, money and passion they put into this project they’re throwing their hands up at the final sticking point.  I almost wonder if it’s a power play.  It’s a pretty big gamble to take with the future of a cultural and pop culture icon that people just want to see restored.  As many know, Coco Palms was featured in the Elvis Presley movie “Blue Hawaii.”  The property will be auctioned off by the end of the year to another developer. 

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