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Hawaiian Word of the Week - 25 days ago
Cider- kaika (pronouned kye-kuh)The alphabet contains 12 letters: 5 vowels (a, e, i, o, u) and 7 consonants (h, k, l, m, n, p, w). To simplify pronunciation, sound consonants as in English and break up words so they are easy to say (ie-... Topics: Word of the week

Aloha Friday Recipe: Chicken Long Rice - 28 days ago
Chicken thighs, 2 lbsRound Onions, 1 eachLong Rice (bean thread), 1 pkgChicken Base, 2 tbspGinger, crushed, 2 tbspGarlic Powder, 1 tspGround Ginger, 1 tspWater, to cover chickenIn a pot, parboil chicken until soft; save broth for later use; run chicken... Topics: Local Recipes

Four Foods on Friday 94 - 29 days ago
Here’s this week’s questions.How do you make mashed potatoes?If I’m throwing calorie counts to the wind, cube (with skins), boil, mash with heavy cream to desired consistency, coarse black pepper and Hawaiian Salt. For some flavor I may add a. Topics: FFoF

Spicy treats available at Big Island Candies - 31 days ago
We have always loved Big Island Candies. Their chocolate dipped macadamia shortbread is some of the best we’ve ever had. They have unique items like those featured in the Hawaiian Da Kines category (chocolate covered squid anyone?) to truffles.. Topics: Big Island Candies, Food Finds, Hawaiian candy, Hawaiian Chocolate, Hawaiian products

Hawaiian Word of the Week - 32 days ago
Rake- Kope (pronounced co-pay)The alphabet contains 12 letters: 5 vowels (a, e, i, o, u) and 7 consonants (h, k, l, m, n, p, w). To simplify pronunciation, sound consonants as in English and break up words so they are easy to say (ie-... Topics: Word of the week
























