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Outside of Hawaii, finding grocery markets with local kine foods has always been a struggle. Thankfully, there are three popular Japanese markets in Costa Mesa that carry Hawaiian foods: Mitsuwa, Seiwa, and Tokyo Central (formerly Marukai). When Japanese corporation Don Quijote acquired the Marukai Market… [read more]
Poi is a true Hawaiian staple made from pounded taro root. Often eaten with just your fingers, poi is described as one- two- or three-finger, depending on its thickness. Here’s an easy-to-follow recipe for how to make poi “two-finger poi”
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Today marks 60 years since the Grand Opening of Leonard’s Bakery at their current Kapahulu location. Mahalo for six decades of malasadas!
Dr. Michael (Mike) Moodian is an Orange County native with a formidable background as an educator, nonprofit leader, writer and commentator.
Bret Bollinger is an entertainment industry renaissance man. Born and raised in beautiful Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, he is one-third of the reggae-dub-ska trio Pepper, vocalist, bassist, songwriter, producer, solo music artist, and creator of his own apparel company Bollinger Brand. Bret is currently touring North America… [read more]
Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is seeking teachers for the 2017-18 school year with plans to visit Los Angeles on April 7-8, 2017 for one of six out-of-state recruitment trips.
“Disney created a “princess” that could be representative of many different island people. Though they pulled inspiration from a variety of specific cultures, it is not just a Hawaiian story, a Samoan story or a Maori story. It is a Polynesian story that many people can insert themselves into. Moana is all of us.”
Two Pacific Islanders are among the nominees for the 59th annual Grammy Awards! “E Walea” by Kalani Pe’a earned a nomination for Best Regional Roots Music Album, and “Rose Petals” by J Boog has been nominated for Best Reggae Album.