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Song and Message from Bruddah IZ

Kawika — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:03:15 +0000

The late Israel Kamakawiwo’ole (IZ) at the 1996 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. Listen to this message straight from the heart of Braddah IZ.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Lehua Cosma is the Winner of the 2008 Tiny Malaikini Mea Kokua Award

Kawika — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:00:09 +0000

Lehua Cosma (middle) is this year’s winner of the Tiny Malaikini Mea Kokua Award. She stands with Lynette Malaikini, widow of “Tiny” Malaikini, and Sorelle Malaikini, his granddaughter. The award is given annually to a Hana resident who has worked selflessly for the people of Hana.

For more see the Maui News article: 2008 Winner of the Tiny Malaikini Award

Boy Kana’e

Kawika — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:05:31 +0000

My Uncle Boy, I miss you and your aloha that you shared so generously with me. I know where you are now the Lau Lau’s are no ka oi, but save Pani and me some because we’ll be hungry when we arrive.

Uncle Boy multitasking in March 2002 on my most recent trip to visit with him.

Uncle Boy showing off a special gift he had just received back in March 2002

The pic above is from March 8th 1997 and is of Boy, me and my bruddah Pani. Besides being bruddahs we were business partners running our Tiny’s of Maui local food restuarant in Lahaina.

Boy and Pani playing together at a birthday in August 1997

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I loved Boy and I’m in pain that I can’t make the trip to be with his o’hana over the next few days as they lay him to rest. Only comforting thought is that he is with his wife once again…

Kawika

This is a scan of my KPOA bumper sticker Boy gave me in the mid 90′s. I never could bring myself to put it on my car because cars don’t last forever. But we do… in heaven and in the memories of friends and loved ones.

Hula `O Makee – Peter Moon

Kawika — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:20:48 +0000

Peter Moon and friend play Hula `O Makee. The soothing sound will set you in the Hana frame of mind in an instant. Enjoy.
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Lau Lau Recipe

Kawika — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:39:43 +0000

If you haven’t had a Hawaiian Lau Lau yet then you’ve got to follow this recipe and make some on your own, or if you’re planning a visit to Hawai’i be sure to eat somewhere that offers them. They’re delicious and oh so ono and Hawaiian.

Lau Lau Recipe for Four Servings

“Salt butterfish, pork and chicken wrapped in layers of taro leaves and ti leaves, and then steamed until tender and juicy.”

The ingredients:

1/2 lb of salt butterfish (rinse a few times to remove excess salt)
1/2 lb pork butt, cut into bite size cubes
4 boneless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon Hawaiian sea salt
8 ti leaves
1 lb taro leaves

Cooking directions:

Season the fish, pork and the chicken with Hawaiian sea salt. Make four X’s out of two ti leaves each on a flat surface (4 servings worth).
Place one serving worth (1/4th) of each of the fish, pork and chicken onto the center of 3 or 4 taro leaves. Wrap securely with the taro leaves, then place each wrap on a set of ti leaves. Tie the ends of the ti leaves together with a piece of string.
Place the bundles in a large steamer, and steam for 3 to 4 hours.

Serve with rice and if you’re lucky enough to have some poi you don’t want to miss that opportunity. (Newbies: Don’t eat the ti leaves! Taro leaves… yes.)

Enjoy!

Local Kine Grinds Recipes

Kawika — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 17:20:58 +0000

While I was surfing through a recipe site that is basically a social network of foodies I came across a group for local kine grinds lovers. Check it out here: Local Kine Grinds. If you’re into lau lau, poi, opi’i, and all the other traditional Hawaiian food please join the group and help bring those of us on the mainland back to Hawai’i for a short time. Auntie Kahala from Kaneohe, now in Michigan, started the group. Mahalo for dropping by and sharing your favorite recipes. You can find me there as Bold Foodie.

Kawika

Pic of BBQ Teriyaki Chicken

Pekelo Cosma – Hana born musician

Kawika — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:12:00 +0000

Born and raised in Hana Maui, Pekelo’s Hawaiian slack key music is perfect for getting the flavor of the laid back Hana mood.

There was a nice article about Pekelo recently in the Maui News, ‘Hana artist rooted in right spot’.

Learn more about Pekelo, the Hawaiian music awards he’s won, listen to some of his songs, and order his CDs here: Pekelo Maui Music

A hui hou