santa claus

Pau Hana

A Hopeless Santa Claus...
recipes

Do try this at home

The recipe for crowd-pleasing party pupus gives the how-to for Steamed Mussles in Saffron Broth, Crab Rangoon with Three Sauces, Volcano Poke, and his New York Roll.
poinsettia

Seasonal Reds

Bright red poinsettias are a familiar sight in the Hawaiian Islands during the holidays.
pirate

Side Dish: Pirates of the Cuisine

Miz G gets gourmet booty at the Maui Chefs Present affair...Butternut curry nage and Filipino rice congee served with parrots.
Wine sommelier

The Art of Champagne

What makes Champagne special? It requires tremendous care and patience—and you literally have to make it twice.
ivan pahk

Three Chefs to Watch

These Maui chefs are hungry for success.
charred ahi filet

Top Ten Tips from Ivan Pahk

Our 2007 ‘Aipono Chef of the Year shares the secrets to his success--and yours.
maui home

Rock the Halls

This Kula home is a showcase of marble and stone–and rocks for holiday parties.
holiday wrap-up

HOLIDAY WRAP-UP: More For You

Like our island gifts? Before buying and wrapping those goods this season, check out our web-exclusive items. We think you'll like them.
Oroshigane

Oroshigane, the Japanese copper grater

This local chef uses oroshigane, a Japanese copper grater, to grate fresh Big Island wasabi root for sashimi.
publisher's note

Publisher’s Note

It started with a phone call four months ago. “When is your dad’s birthday?” asked Kimokeo. “Tell him I’m going to give him a lu‘au, so he has to visit us.”
lessons from the past

Lessons from the Past

What can the ancient Hawaiians teach us about preserving today's resources for tomorrow?