September-October 2007

September-October 2007 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

campers journal

A Camper’s Journal

We explore the natural grandeur of Maui’s eastern shoreline near Camp Ke‘anae.
mu‘umu‘u

Mu‘umu‘u

What we now call the mu‘umu‘u—any loose Hawaiian-print dress hanging from the shoulders—has come a long way since its genesis as underwear.
maui things to do

Activity ABCs

Some put the “active” in activity; others are more cultural. All are fun and inspiring.

Talk Story

My friend Yukiko wants to move here to study oceanography at Maui Community College. She registered for classes but has one concern: housing.
steak

The Great Steakout

Raise high your steak knives: we’re stalking Maui's best steak.
kalo

The Future of Kalo

If Hawaiian kalo (taro) is in danger, is genetic modification the answer?
Honolua

Saving Honolua

A fragile area on Maui’s northwestern shore faces an uncertain future. . . .
long weekend

The Long Weekend

Head to Hana, Lana'i, or Moloka'i for a long weekend.
herb mix

Multi-purpose herb mix

When prepping for dinner at Il Teatro in Wailea, Chef Kulis personally harvests herbs from the restaurant’s garden.
hilltop hideaway home

Hilltop Hideaway

Restoring a historic Maui dwelling—who says you can’t go home again?
hawaiian culture

Bringing Hawaiian Culture To Light

The Four Seasons in Wailea has a brilliant new art collection—“the first of its kind anywhere,”--courtesy of modern Hawaiian artists.
things go bump

Things that go bump…

When it comes to renting, possesion is everything.
printing

The Art of Collaboration

At HuiPress, Paul Mullowney helps artists create cutting-edge work using ancient techniques.
kalo

GMO Kalo? Get an Educated Opinion

Use these helpful resources to learn more about the GMO kalo (taro) controversy.
sidedish

Side Dish by Gossip Gourmet

Comings and goings in the restaurant world.
publisher's note

Publisher’s Note

What do you think kama‘aina is? Love the land and the people, and be respectful. That’s kama‘aina.