September-October 2007

September-October 2007 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

things go bump

Things that go bump…

When it comes to renting, possesion is everything.
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.
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.
kalo

The Future of Kalo

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

20th Century Vox

Read writer Michael Stein's exclusive interview with Hawaii's own 'ukulele rock star, Jake Shimabukuro.
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.
cowboy

High Stakes

Maui Cattle Company is betting its brand of premium beef can save ranching in the Islands.
plover

Welcome Home, Kolea!

Every autumn, Hawai‘i welcomes home a beloved snowbird, the Pacific golden plover (Pluvialis fulva), known to Hawaiians as kolea.

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.
kalo

GMO Kalo? Get an Educated Opinion

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

Activity ABCs

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

A Camper’s Journal

We explore the natural grandeur of Maui’s eastern shoreline near Camp Ke‘anae.
maui spa service

Splendid Spas

From low-key to luxurious, we offer nine blissful ways to pamper yourself at Maui spas.
orchids

Watch them Grow: tips from Orchidland

You found the perfect plant at Orchidland...now watch love bloom with these tips from the experts on best plant nutrition and optimal growing conditions.
sidedish

Side Dish by Gossip Gourmet

Comings and goings in the restaurant world.
Honolua

Saving Honolua

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