Romantic Valentine’s Day at Maui Ocean Center

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Maui’s Most Unique Valentine’s Dinner

This Valentine’s Day, indulge in a delectable four-course meal, surrounded by hundreds of tropical fish! Maui Ocean Center celebrates this special day by hosting the island’s most unique and romantic dinner event, the Sea of Love!

Dine on exquisite meals in semi-private seating against the stunning backdrops of the aquarium’s most popular exhibits. Upon entering the aquarium, ladies will be greeted with a special Valentine’s lei. You will then be personally escorted to your table in the Living Reef or Open Ocean Exhibits. The elaborate dinner, prepared by James Beard nominee Chef Henry Tariga and catered by the award-winning Seascape Ma’alaea Restaurant, includes a welcome glass of Sparkling Wine.

Reservations open to the public on Friday, January 30. Seating is limited so ensure your romantic evening at the Sea of Love Dinner by calling (808) 270-7088 Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Calls are taken in the order they are received. Seating times are between 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, February 14. This exquisite dinner is $99 per person plus gratuity and tax.

Aloha Friday Recipe: Pineapple Mango Rum Cocktail

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Ingredients

2 1/2 small ripe mangoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups), plus 1/2 mango cut into slices with skin, for garnish
4 ounces best-quality golden rum
4 cups fresh pineapple juice (from a 4 1/2 pound pineapple)
Fresh tropical fruit, such as dragon fruit and star fruit for garnish

Directions

Purée mangoes, rum and 1/2 cup water in a blender. Pour 2 ounces puree into each of six 12 ounce glasses. Fill glasses with ice, and top off with pineapple juice. Garnish with tropical fruit.

Recipe courtesy Maui Gold Pineapple website

Newest Hawaii Geocaches (1/29)

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Are you a geocacher planning a trip to the islands soon? Maybe you already live there and are looking for some new caches to check out, well here are some of the latest and greatest on various islands.

Rock and Roll (Big Island)

From the Crater to the Bay (Oahu)

Ocean Access 4 (Big Island)

Ocean Access 3 (Big Island)

Ocean Access 2 (Big Island)

Bento accessories from LTD Commodities

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I’ve been so bad about doing bento posts and I’m sorry about that. I got all gung ho on it then kinda ran out of steam. I know lots of people at their offices have the LTD Catalog that gets secretly passed around from inbox to inbox and now they have a nifty little set for bento lovers.

It’s their Good Bites Sandwich Cutter set. Cut you or your children’s sandwiches with the crusts cut off, in the shape of a heart, little half moons or into 4 cute little triangles all in one set for $8.95. If you don’t do bentos then these are great for your kids or for dinner parties if you want to do appetizers.

Bounty hunter Tim Chapman in court

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Yesterday was not the best of day’s for former Dog the Bounty Hunter regular, Tim Chapman. He began his trial for indecent exposure and terroristic threatening and was also served divorce papers by his wife Davina. Chapman was allegedly observed by a woman…err…”pleasuring himself” last year in a parking garage and when approached by a security guard he pulled up his pants in the backseat and then drove out of there allegedly almost hitting the guard. Chapman’s lawyer maintains Tim was simply changing his clothes when he spilled orange juice on himself.

Hawaiian Word of the Week

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Wednesday-Po’akolu

The alphabet contains 12 letters: 5 vowels (a, e, i, o, u) and 7 consonants (h, k, l, m, n, p, w). To simplify pronunciation, sound consonants as in English and break up words so they are easy to say (ie- Humuhumunukunukuapua’a would be pronounced humu-humu-nuku-nuku-apu-a-a)

Pronounce vowels as follows:

a – a in above; e – e in set; i – ee in see; o – o in some; u – oo in moon.

Pronounce vowels marked by a glottal stop (`) quickly ie- o`o sounds like oh-oh! in English.

Stress rising dipthongs (ae, ai, ao, au, oi, ou, eu, ei) on the first letter and end with a short e, i, o or u. ie- oi sounds like oy in soy, ending with a short “i”.

Four Foods on Friday 64

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There’s still time to play along for those of you wanting to participate in this meme at Val’s place.

#1. What’s the oddest thing you’ve ever made with bread?

I couldn’t think of anything except a sunshine sandwich which is nothing more than yellow mustard on white bread.
#2. What’s the oddest thing you’ve ever done with mac and cheese or pasta?

I made something called “Macadue” which was essentially the Melting Pot’s cheese fondue over elbow macaroni. It sounded like a good idea at the time but the beer you have to use as the base of the fondue made it taste really funky. I’ll stick to dipping bread in it!

#3. Is there a food you eat other then it is intended?

I assume the tubes of cookie dough are meant to be baked but 100% of the tube doesn’t always make it in there. I don’t know how that happens.

#4. What’s the weirdest food you’ve ever seen?

Honestly, Spam musubi. While it makes sense I’m not a fan of the fishy after taste the nori gives but only in Hawaii could they think of putting spam in a sushi roll!

Island Herbals at Parker Ranch this Friday

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If you’re in the Waimea area on the Big Island this Friday, stop by the Parker Ranch Store to discover some great all natural products direct from the islands.

Friday, January 23rd: Parker Ranch Store welcomes Alice from Island Herbal. Made here in Waimea, and all “Pure and Natural Body Care “ (no mineral oil, petroleum, or alcohol). Her saying is “Let us bring the beauty and purity of the Islands from our Hawaiian Spa home to yours….. with Aloha”. We carry a variety of Hawaiian floral lotions, mists, and soaps. Room diffusers in tropical scents are a popular gift, and don’t forget her solid perfumes or lip balms. Bath and Beauty at its best! 9am-12pm.

Tune in to history today

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Millions all over the world will be tuning in to watch history as Hawaii-born Barack Obama is sworn into office. Regardless of who you voted for you should try to tune in for this moment in history. Check local listings for schedules and coverage. Many sites have live streaming video of this event if you’re not home to see it or have a TV in your office. KGMB is one local station who will be streaming live today.