Holiday Test Kitchen 2011
The staff of Maui No Ka Oi get a lesson from Chef Ralph Giles of Catering from Soup to Nuts, and share his recipe for beef Wellington and sides.
Maui Coffee Genoise Cake
Mahalo to Chelsie Higgins, Chef Instructor at Maui Culinary Academy, for this stimulating dessert recipe.
Swiss Meringues
These meringues are great for decorative accents in dishes like a traditional Buche de Noel.
The Other Maui Sun
One of the most influential figures of the 20th century, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the Ghandi of China, transformed China with the help of a little community on Maui.
The Hero Behind the Hero
The world knows Sun Yat-sen as the leader of one of the greatest revolutions of the twentieth century. Far fewer know the man who made that revolution possible, known as the Maui king.
Holiday Gift Guide
Do they like to travel? Surf? Cook? Thrive on tradition or tech? We've combed the island to gather gifts with just the right sparkle for those on your list.
Home Is Where the Poi Is
A Got Poi? bumper sticker becomes the catalyst for a surprising discovery by a homesick Maui native in the Sunshine State.
Lono’s Light
This story explores ancient Hawaiian uses for the kukui nut, and the legends that surround it.
From the Publisher
A stroll in nature helps our publisher change her perspective of domestic chaos into one opportunity during the holiday season.
Side Dish: Decade of the Celebrity Farm Boy
New categories for the 2012 Aipono Awards—Diva spills the beans.
Homes for the Holidays
From West Side opulence to Upcountry charm, these three Maui homes offer exceptional spaces for entertaining. Tidings and comfort to deck the holidays.
Perfect Holiday Pairings
Advanced Sommelier Charles Fredy offers suggestions for holiday wines, and recipes to make with them.
Maui’s Chinatown
The Chinese community in Upcountry Maui helped feed the 49ers of the California Gold Rush, and a now-and-then resident who became the father of modern China.
A New Wave for Wood
Nearly a century after solid wooden surfboards started slipping from favor, there is a renewed swell of interest in this ancient Hawaiian craft.
Cruising Sun Country
The Chinatown sector of Maui is hardly a tourist mecca. A drive can include farm-country attractions and some of the Chinese history of the island.
One . . . Two . . . Tree . ....
Tita recalls her childhood Christmas decorations and how long it usually takes to take down the tree every year.


































