November-December 2009

November-December 2009 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

Maui church

A Sacred Path

Exploring Maui’s places of worship is a pilgrimage into the rich and compelling history of this multicultural island.
lilikoi passionfruit

Lilikoi Passion Fruit Daiquiri

A daiquiri is a family of cocktails whose main ingredients are rum, citrus juice, and sugar or other sweetener. Do try this at home!
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.
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.
Wine sommelier

Holiday Wines

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

Pork Tenderloin

Mahalo to Chef Tom Lelli, instructor at Maui Culinary Academy for this recipe, also featured in Maui Culinary Academy's Taste of Maui Cookbook.
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.

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.
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.

Lilikoi Bars

Start drooling... this sweet recipe from The Hali'imaile General Store Cookbook will stir your passions!
LuLu' Lahaina

LuLu’s Lahaina Surf Club & Grill

Lulus Lahaina Surf Club serves local favorites and surf-themed cocktails.
Tita Kathy Collins

Da Bes’ Gift

Tita asks Santa to give us the gift of giving.

Natural Wonder

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