Hawaiian Word of the Week

August 8th, 2011

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Castle- Kakela (kah-kell-ah)

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”.

Wild Dolphin Days on Maui

August 2nd, 2011

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A weekend of fun is in store for the whole family. Celebrate the playful dolphins that inhabit Hawaii’s waters. The weekend kicks off with the Wild Dolphin Sand Sculpture Contest on Saturday morning, 9 a.m. to noon. It’s open to all ages and experience levels, with a panel of judges and prizes. Marine naturalists will offer short talks on wild dolphins during the competition. At 6 p.m., chief scientist Dr. Daniela Maldini and members of her research team will share their latest findings in dolphin exploration at the Discovery Center. Sunday morning at 9 a.m., the team will lead a three-hour dolphin watch cruise.

When: Aug 13, 2011 to Aug 14, 2011
09:00 AM until 07:30 PM

Where:  Ma‘alaea & Lahaina Harbors

Cost: $39.95 adults, $24.95 children

For more information go to the Pacific Whale Foundation’s website.

Hawaiian Word of the Week

August 1st, 2011

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Towel- Kawele  (kah-weh-leh)

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: Grilled Fruit Pizza

July 29th, 2011

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Aloha Friday Recipe: Grilled Fruit Pizza
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Author: Kings Hawaiian Sweet Bread
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2-inch horizontal slices King’s Hawaiian® Sweet Bread, from middle of loaf
  • 4oz. cream cheese, softened (1/2 of an 8 oz. pkg.)
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • 2 tsp. fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 kiwi fruit, fresh, peeled, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 fresh papaya, peeled, seeded, 1/4 -inch thick slices
  • 1/2 fresh mango, peeled, 1/4-inch thick slices
  • 1/4 fresh whole pineapple, peeled, cored, 1/4 -inch thick slices
Instructions
  1. Combine cream cheese, honey and lime juice in a medium bowl; set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare a hot fire.
  3. Grill papaya, mango and pineapple slices on both sides until soft and golden in color, 4-5 minutes per side.
  4. Brush bread slices lightly with olive oil and grill until both sides are toasted and golden brown, 3-5 minutes total.
  5. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese mixture on each toast.
  6. Place sliced kiwi around the outer ring of the pizza, then alternate other fruit slices, working toward the center.
  7. Serve immediately.
Notes

Original Link- http://www.kingshawaiian.com/recipes/desserts/GrilledFruitPizza/

Take a culinary journey

July 28th, 2011

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I saw a great article about one of the trends sweeping the nation…food tours.  It makes sense that a place as culturally diverse as Hawaii would also do the same.  Enter Hawaii Food Tours.  You can sit in the air conditioned van and learn about the different foods of Hawaii and meet the vendors of some great people who make this amazing food.  At the time of publishing, the price for a tour is $99.  This is a great way to get exposed to the many different tastes of Hawaii and learn something too!

You can check out former client reviews on Yelp or TripAdvisor.

Newest Hawaii Geocaches (7/27)

July 27th, 2011

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Looking to do some Geocaching on vacation or this weekend?  Here are some of the newest…

Travel Bug Hotel – Maui

Mohouli Scenic Lookout (Big Island)

Chillax (Maui)

Ye Public House  (Oahu)

If you’d like to get the family up and active and want to know more about Geocaching, click here.

Hanalei Sand Castle Competition this Saturday

July 26th, 2011

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Source: Hawaii Sand Castle/Art/Sculpture Festival

If you’re going to be on Kauai, head on up to Hanalei and watch or participate in the competition!  The event is free and you can do it alone or with a team to compete for prizes.  It runs from 11am-4pm.  For more information, go to their Facebook page.

Hawaiian Word of the Week

July 25th, 2011

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Radish- Lakika  (La-kee-kah)

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: Poi Boy’s Laulau Casserole

July 22nd, 2011

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Aloha Friday Recipe: Poi Boy’s Laulau Casserole
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Author: Mokihana White at Aloha World.com
Cook time: 120 mins
Total time: 2 hours
Serves: ?
Nothing makes a recipe feel more authentic than when written in pidgin!
Ingredients
  • 10 cans (14-oz) Spinach
  • 3 lbs Pork butt, cut in chunks
  • 3 lbs Salmon, cut in chunks
  • 1 hand full `alaea (Hawaiian salt)
Instructions
  1. Drain da spinach in colander.
  2. Line 12″x16″ roasting pan wit 5 cans spinach.
  3. Spread salmon and pork chunks evenly over da spinach.
  4. Sprinkle generously wit `alaea.
  5. Cover wit remaining spinach.
  6. Cover tight wit Heavy-duty foil. Bake at 375 degrees foah 2-3 hours.

Hawaii in danger of snake invasion?

July 21st, 2011

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I just read an article about a 9-foot boa constrictor and 7-foot albino Burmese python were captured this month.  If you didn’t already know, snakes entering this eco-system would be devastating as snakes have no natural predators in Hawaii.  They point to Guam’s infestation as an example of what could happen if snakes were to find their way into the wild.

To read more about this, click here to read the article.


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