May-June 2013

May-June 2013 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

Ian Cole, Breadfruit Institute

Breadfruit

As it turns out, one breadfruit can feed a family, and one variety a people. Packed in coconut-husk fiber and dry leaves, ‘ulu accompanied the Polynesian voyagers in their canoes bound for Hawai‘i.
Olukai race Maui

Paddling Forward, Giving Back

The OluKai Hoʻolauleʻa is an annual open race for hundreds of standup and outrigger canoe paddlers. The famed eight mile Maliko Bay downwinder finishes at Kahana Beach park on the north shore of Maui.
Pineapple Jam Scone Mix

Lip Service

Maui snacks we think you'll relish.
brie

Macadamia-nut-crusted Brie

Chef Honda shows how to brown—not melt—the Brie. Honey-drenched Brie qualifies as pupu or dessert. Coat with mac nuts ground as fine as panko crumbs.
Maui burger

The World on a Plate without Leaving Home

The 2013 Aipono Award winners offer dishes from around the world without having to leave Maui. Travel to Hollywood, the American heartland, South America, Italy and Japan.
Wine sommelier

Traveling Companions

This issue features finding the perfect wine to accompany your travels.
Paella

Ko’s Paella

Pick up some chorizo and chicken to get started on this paella recipe...
maui axis deer

Fair Game

Axis deer destroy crops and endanger native species. Beleaguered farmers, ranchers and conservationists are taking aim at the problem.
best maui cocktails

On the Rocks

The perfect accessory for a stunning cocktail ring? A libation created by Freddie Sconfienza, Starwood Resorts’ 2013 starMixologist.
Maui canoe racing

Racing with the Wind

Hawaiian sailing canoes used to be the island transportation of the past. Teams OluKai and WOW invite passengers to try their hand at paddling.
hawaiian legend eddie aikau

Eddie Would Go

Very few know the story of Eddie Aikau and why he is so important to the Hawaiian culture. His sacrifice helped spark the awareness of Hawaiian cultural identity.
Maui Kitchen design

Good Cooks, Great Kitchens

An exceptional kitchen inspires many meals.
canoe surfing

Paddle in, Pull Water

Maui No Ka Oi Publisher Diane Haynes Woodburn talks about people she knows who have pushed forward, overcoming tough obstacles.