November-December 2008

November-December 2008 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

zippy's

Side Dish: Second Coming

Zippy's opens on Maui. Can a second coming be far behind?
sweet potato

‘Uala, the Globe-trotting Sweet Potato

The sweet potato, or ‘uala, is one of Polynesia’s most mysterious plants.
Wine sommelier

Spirits of the Season

Get into the spirit of the season. We've got the recipes.
nihoa voyage

Voyage to Kure

The expedition defied common sense: Paddle a six-man canoe through 430 miles of open ocean to the farthest reaches of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.
publisher's note

From the Publisher

May your own canoe—and your holidays—be filled with love, laughter, and the warmth of wonderful friends.
dessert

The Twelve Days of Pastries

Forget the partridge in the pear tree. Here are a dozen delectable goodies to give to your true love.
kadomatsu

On the Threshold of the Year

Display of kadomatsu, or bamboo arrangements, guarantees good luck for Hawaiian households on New Year's Day.
maui church thanksgiving turkeys

Gobble gobble!

The Church of the Nazarene in Pukalani, Maui cooks 250 turkeys in the imu every Thanksgiving.