November-December 2009

November-December 2009 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

Tita Kathy Collins

Da Bes’ Gift

Tita asks Santa to give us the gift of giving.
Wailua church

Sacred Path Itineraries

Take a pilgrimage into island history through Maui's places of worship.
rudolph illustration

Side Dish: Sniffing out Truffles

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good bite!
Bev Gannon cookbook

Snapper Recipe

"My cooks come up with two fish specials every night, allowing them to get creative in the kitchen.
whale photography up close

In Pursuit of Song

For researcher Jim Darling, the song of the humpback whale may hold the key to understanding this remarkable creature.
Maui home Asian decor

Marrakech on Maui

How a Maui designer translated his clients’ love for foreign lands, creating an exotic oasis on the island’s southern shore.
Mala Ocean Tavern cookbook

Spicy Sugar Snap Peas

This tasty recipe only takes 5 minutes of prep!
upcountry Maui christmas

A Vintage Hawaiian Holiday

Three historic Maui sites will combine their Christmas traditions to transport visitors and residents back in time to a Vintage Hawaiian Holiday this December.

Natural Wonder

A Maui business is working to reap a healthy yield—for its bottom line and customers alike.
sports bagpiper

Pacific Rim

Held at the Lahaina Civic Center gym the week of Thanksgiving, the Maui Invitational has become the preseason showcase for top college basketball teams in the nation.
saffron

Saffron

Saffron, the world's priciest spice, flavors dishes from paella to pilaf.
Hula o Na Keiki

Hula O Na Keiki

Two-dozen students, representing halau from Maui, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island and Japan, will compete at this year’s Hula O Na Keiki event.
Kanaloa Kahoolawensis

Return of the Lost Legume

The discovery of Kanaloa Kahoolawensis adds not only a new species, but a new genus to the scientific records—a rare occurrence in modern botany.

Makahiki

Each year, as the rains came and the Makali‘i, or Pleiades, appeared in the night sky, Hawaiians of old set aside time to rest, feast and play.
sushi chef kitchen maui

Holiday Test Kitchen 2009

What would you give for a great island cookbook? Our staff puts local chefs’ recipes to the test.
publisher's note

From the Publisher

Reflections on the 2009 holiday season from a tiny boat off Molokai's north shore.
Wine sommelier

Holiday Wines

MNKO's wine expert recommends selections for your holiday event.