Maui No Ka Oi Magazine

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Kitchen Chemistry

The Banyan Tree chefs whip up a science lesson no foodie should miss.
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Spring-cleaning

Diane begins her spring cleaning regimen.
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Old School Spirit

More than three decades after being abandoned to the elements, vandals and arson, Maui’s first public high school is kindling a passion for renewal.
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Da Beaches of Maui County

Tita shares her memories and choices for the best beaches on Maui and talks about the famous Waikiki Beach on Oahu where her family picks seaweed fresh off the beach and eats it.
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Modern Marvel: Wailea Luxury Home

A contemporary Wailea residence is a seaside scripture.
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Armed & Mysterious

He‘e (octopuses) have brief but magical lives.
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Excellence in Sustainability: Fairmont Kea Lani

Congratulations to Fairmont Kea Lani, winner of Pacific Biodiesel’s Excellence in Sustainability Award.

Notes For Musicians

How can the small Hawaiian segment of the Grammy electorate make music-industry voters more knowledgeable about Hawaiian music?
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Straight on Til Friday

Chasing history by outrigger canoe: a landlubber's log on a voyage to the Northwest Hawaiian Islands

2012 Environmental Heroes

Our five environmental heroes for 2012 are saving the planet and paving the way for a greener future for Maui, Hawaii and the rest of the world.
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Hawaii’s Best Beaches

Top beaches in Hawaii in these categories: best family beach, most iconic features, best snorkeling, and most romantic beach sunsets in Hawaiʻi.
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Driftwood

Driftwood is a carefully curated lifestyle boutique located in the heart of Maui. Our clients call us “the best boutique on the island.”
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Good Cooks, Great Kitchens

An exceptional kitchen inspires many meals.

The Night Ocean

When the sun goes down, Maui's ocean enthusiasts come out to play.
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Maui’s Best Beaches

Maui’s beaches are certainly perfect for doing “nothing,” and they also give us the world’s most stunning settings for doing something.
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A Garden Indoors

We talk to a local expert in caring for indoor plants.
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A Not So Scary Plot

Tita shares her memories of Halloween growing up on the islands and the family traditions of putting food on the family graves of past loved ones.
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The Rancher’s Daughter

Wendy Rice Peterson is a fourth-generation Maui rancher . . . and the most productive realtor for Island Sotheby’s International Realty in 2016. If anyone knows Upcountry real estate, it’s Wendy.

Hawaiian Twist

Decorate your holiday table with a wreath of island flora featuring ‘ūlei.

Natural Wonder

A Maui business is working to reap a healthy yield—for its bottom line and customers alike.
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Farm to Glass: Cocktail Recipes

When it comes to finding ingredients for refreshing and flavorful cocktails, there’s no place like home.
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What’s Your Taste in Wine?

Advanced Sommelier Charles Fredy explores fashions in wine, why some grow or decline in popularity, while others remain timeless.

The Home Theater: Making Unused Space Perform

Maui interior designer Rick Cowan explains helpful tips and tricks on how to transform an unused space into an entertaining home theater experience.
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The Ultimate Art Project

Last year, Robert Suzuki completed his ultimate art project — the home he lives in with his wife, Carol.
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Haleakalā Silverswords

Summer is the prime time to observe an only-on-Maui botanical phenomenon: the blooming of the Haleakalā silverswords.
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Discordant Notes

Hawaiian musicians face long odds at the Grammys since all are lumped in one musical category: folk music.