Hawaiian Word of the Week

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Puke- (poo-kay)- Book

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”.

Aloha Friday Recipe: Chinese Duck & Mac Nut Salad

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Dressing:
1 teaspoon Hawaiian sea salt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon Hawaiian honey
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup walnut oil

In a small bowl or food processor, mix sea salt, mustard, hoisin sauce, and honey. Stir in lemon juice, orange juice and vinegar. Gradually whisk in olive oil, then macadamia nut oil (or add oils slowly while processor is running). Dressing can be made one day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature and whisk before using.

Salad:
breast from 1 roasted Chinese duck, skin and bones removed
3 large oranges
1 cup strawberries
8-9 cup. mixed salad greens
1 bunch watercress, stems removed
1 Maui onion half, thinly sliced
2/3 cup toasted macadamia nuts

Slice duck breast thinly and set aside between two layers of paper towels. Cut off peel and white pith from oranges. Working over a bowl to catch the juice, cut between membranes to release orange segments. Place segments in a bowl and set aside. Clean strawberries and remove stems. If they are larger than bite-size, cut in half. Toss salad greens and watercress with just enough dressing to coat. Divide greens among 4 dinner plates. Top each salad with duck slices, orange segments, and strawberries. Sprinkle with onion slices and macadamia nuts. Drizzle with a little of the remaining dressing.

Recipe courtesy of Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation

Four Foods on Friday 85

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Looking for a fun meme to participate in? Swing by Val’s place and sign up!

This week I’m changing it up a bit. I’m challenging players to create a meal or share a recipe that uses four ingredients – olive oil, chicken, cheese (any type) and a vegetable.

Get chicken breast and cut in half or tenderloins. Make a breading of panko, italian seasoning and shredded asiago cheese. Dredge chicken in flour, egg wash and panko breading. Bake on 400 degrees for 15 minutes or fry in skillet in some olive oil until done. Get asparagus and cut off the bottom third (that is tough and woody) and cut what’s left in half. Saute in some olive oil, rosemary and roasted garlic until bright green with a bit of snap still left in it. Serve both either with a great flavored pasta or rice.

Island beauty awaits this Friday at Parker Ranch

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Friday, August 28th: Alice from Island Herbal will show you “The Way of Hawaiian Beauty”…… Beauty comes from the purest elements, the water and plants that create our islands, and are also infused her products. Naturally made here in Waimea, her island healing products are a must have! Parker Ranch will showcase Alice’s famous Kukui Products including lotions, soaps and oils, guaranteed to relieve the symptoms of all damaged skin types. Her herbal therapy line is a must see, including Eczema Cream, Arthritis Relief, Delete, and Bug Stuff. Island Herbal has something for everyone, and they carry a variety of Hawaiian floral lotions, mists, and soaps all made with Aloha! Visit Parker Ranch Store from 9am-1pm and experience “beauty” the Hawaiian way.

Season ticket package available at Maui Arts & Cultural Center

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For locals or frequent visitors to Maui…Season Ticket Packages ON SALE NOW

The MACC presents…”The Wonder of the Arts” 2009-2010 Performing & Visual Arts Season with a brand new selection of shows, festivals and exhibits scheduled August 2009 through June 2010.

A full listing of shows is available on the website at www.mauiarts.org.

Check out the upcoming Hawaiian Women Poets, Ku Mai Ka Hula, Mikhail Baryshnikov & Ana Laguna, American Bluegrass Masters, Lea Salonga, Cecilio & Kapono, Mark Morris Dance Group, the Tokyo String Quartet and much more. Over 35 shows spread the wonder of great performances throughout the fall, winter and spring.

A Season Brochure order form is available here. Purchase a season package of three shows or more to get the best seat selections before individual tickets go on sale September 1st. This year the MACC offers more flexibility and savings than ever before: choose ANY three shows or more and save from 5 to 20 percent on ticket prices. The more shows you buy, the better the discount. Plus, you design your own season with the “Any Kine” package which allows mixing and matching of performance types. This is the best deal all year on MACC tickets: an incredible opportunity to get the best seats for yourself, family, friends, and clients.

To design your ticket package, call or visit the MACC Boxoffice 808-242-SHOW (7469). Box
Office hours: 10 am – 6 pm, Mon-Sat

Hawaiian Word of the Week

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Paikikala- (Pie-kee-kala)- Bicycle

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”.

Aloha Friday Recipe: Hoisin Sesame Dressing

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1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. fresh garlic
1-1/2 tsp. sambal paste
2-1/4 tbsp. white vinegar
1 tbsp. fresh ginger root, minced
1/2 cup salad oil
1 tbsp. sesame oil

Instructions:
In a food processor put all ingredients except oils and blend for 2 minutes. Slowly add sesame oil and salad oils, blend for one minute.

Recipe courtesy Gaylords Kauai

Biggest Loser team coming to Oahu

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Kristin and Cathy otherwise known as the purple team on last season’s Biggest Loser tv show will be on Oahu September 24th – 27th for three fitness events. You can sign up for one or all of them if you like. The first event will be a presentation where they will describe their experiences losing weight. The second is a hike to Manoa Falls. The third is going to the gym (Crossfit Oahu) where they will put you through a similar day at the ranch workout. Space is limited so sign up today!

To purchase tickets or learn more about these events, click here.

(Photo courtesy NBC.com)

Hawaii television stations to merge

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Yesterday it was announced that Hawaii news stations KGMB, KHNL and K5 will merge. They will simulcast newscasts which begs the question, which of our favorite anchors/meteorologists, etc will we be seeing at the news desk? 68 people are scheduled to lose their jobs and it is understandable that journalists are concerned. The current plan is to keep non-news oriented programming largely uneffected which I hope is true. I still want to see Sam Choy’s Kitchen and many other shows that make Hawaii programming so unique. You can read more about this story here.

So who would be your Hawaii newscasting “dream team?”

Lovin’ the Papaya Seed Dressing

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My husband loves papaya seed dressing. He can be torn whether or not to get the bottled kind or pick up these packets. His decision is final…the packets win. You only need to have some white vinegar and canola or vegetable oil on hand to enjoy this treat whenever you like. We bought a medium plastic cruet with a plastic top to keep the contents fresh just for this dressing. I can say that unless you want a thick, mayo like consistency, do not use olive oil! He learned that the hard way! These make great little souvenirs to bring back for people if you’re looking to share a unique taste of Hawaii. While they are made by the same manufacturers as Kauai Kookie, you can find them at most places in the islands from ABC Stores to Walmart or if you’re on Kauai, stop by their outlet store in Hanapepe. The next time you’re in the mood for a departure from the ordinary come salad time, consider Hawaiian Hula Dressing Papaya Seed Dressing Mix!