Becky's Backyard

Becky’s Backyard stories published in Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine.

bele spinach

Bele Under Wraps

Becky sources fresh bele, aka Tongan spinach, and uses it for breakfast.
Mushrooms

Cultured Fellow

Our dining editor learns how to produce edible mushrooms from mycologist Charles Tresidder.
edible gardens maui

The Edible Landscape

Turn your yard into a garden of eatin’.
chicken tinola recipe

What Do You Do with a Green Papaya?

What do you do with a green papaya? Our dining editor uses the fruit in chicken tinola soup and green papaya salad - recipes included!
turmeric

Rooting for Turmeric

Our dining editor explores the benefits of turmeric and shares her recipes.

Island Recipes

Maui Dining & Food Stories

Maui Restaurants

lilikoi passionfruit

A Passion for Liliko‘i

Lilikoʻi is the Hawaiian word for passion fruit. While lilikoʻi can be eaten raw, its naturally high acidity makes it perfect for blending into baked goods, frozen custards, and drinks.