July-August 2009

July-August 2009 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

Haiku house

Keepers of History

The first thing you notice is a generous white split-rail rambling along the roadside, offering tantalizing glimpses of smooth green lawns, majestic old shade trees, and a pretty white gazebo where lemonade might be served on a hot summer’s day...
goatfish

Casting Call

As summer ripens, local fishermen start scanning the shoreline for oama, or baby goatfish.
snapper

Pickled Maui Onions

Chef David Paul Johnson shares his standout garnish for island snapper.
Tita Kathy Collins

Dim Sum

Tita talks about lucky numbers, and not so lucky relatives!
akaka bill

The Akaka Bill

In the U.S., Hawaiians are the only native people not recognized as an indigenous nation. Why do some Hawaiians oppose the bill that would grant them autonomy?
Hawaiian pau riders

Pa‘u Riders

Hawaiian pa'u riders carry on an exuberant tradition, bedecking both horse and rider with flowers and fine fabrics.

Talking Story with Light

With a sunny outlook and a shimmering palette, Darrell Hill tells the stories of Hawai‘i’s landscapes.
Hawaii hula dancer

50/50

Fifty years ago, Hawai'i added a fiftieth star to the Star Spangled Banner — and Maui would never be the same.
kanaio coast boat trip

Hang On Tight

Take a wild ride with Blue Water Rafting along Maui's rugged Kanaio coast.
Ed Kageyama

More Tips from the Pros

Line up your putt, know your greens, and conquer the dreaded bunker shot with strong wrists and a positive frame of mind.
golf pro tips

Playing the Trades

Tips from the Maui golf pros Jerry King and Rick Castillo will help you tee off in the tradewinds
uncle sam illustration

Et Tu, Julius?

Few know the role that the Orange Julius franchise played in Hawaii's admission to statehood.
Maui onion festival

Side Dish: Onion Festival Judge

Miz Gossip judges the Maui Onion Festival and finds it appealing.
Wine sommelier

A Look at New and Old World Wines

New World vs. Old World wine challenges to try.
publisher's note

Publisher’s Note

Our publisher speaks about change in the air...
brownchicken browncow

Folk Mooosic

BrownChicken BrownCow, a quartet of string players from West Virginia, is wooing the Maui folk music fans.
golf stretch

Improve Your Game

Improve your golf game and avoid injury with these simple stretches.

Slam Dunk

Maui's "Big Beach" celebrates the return of much-needed lifeguards.