Sunrise at Sandy Beach

Sandy Beach Park (aka Sandy’s) on the southern part of Oahu is well-known body surfing spot. This beach is not a place for beginners because the shore break is so powerful. Back in the 2008 presidential campaign then candidate Barack Obama, who is no stranger to Sandy Beach, took some time out of the day [...]

Piko Clothing Line inspired by the Spirt of Surfing

To the ancient Hawaiians, the piko, more commonly known as the navel, was seen as the source of life, and tied you to your lineage.  Much like how surfing, the sport of Hawaiian Kings, has been passed down from generation to generation.  Over time people, faces and places have changed, yet throughout these changes the [...]

Hawaii’s 50th Anniversary

As we near the end of 2009 – this year marked the 50th Anniversary of Hawaii becoming the 50th State.  On August 21, 1959, President Eisenhower signed the proclamation to make Hawaii the 50th State.  Hawaii celebrated with many different events.  
Read the many historical moments that lead up to that day:   http://hawaii.gov/statehood/

Remembering Slack Key & Gabby Pahinui

I heard this song -  “Moonlight Lady” by Gabby Pahinui and it brought back great memories like  concerts at Waikiki Shell.  Anyone have any other memories?  The  Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band  gave me my first introduction to slack key guitar music and when I hear their music it brings back a comforting and relaxing feeling of [...]

Wassa-matta You?

You would hear this most often said when someone is doing something or has done something they shouldn’t have… “Eh – Sonny boy – Wassa-matta you?” So translated, Sonny boy, what is the matter with you? but coupled with the look of astonishment, with mouth open, frown and snarled upper lip, this phrase can take [...]

Hana Wai Da Yard…

Old Time Pidgin:
Used in the context of, “Eh – Sonny boy – Go Hana Wai da yard.”  Pronounced “Ha-Na” “Vah-ee.” Meaning, “Water the yard.” 
Not as widely used as “Sistah” or “Bruddah” perhaps because it entails WORK!
Now-a-days you will probably hear, “Eh- Sonny boy – Go Wadda da yard.”  Wadda pronounced, “Wa-Duh” and da prounounced “Duh.”

Kalua Pig 2 Ways

Traditional kalua pig is cooked in an underground oven full of hot rocks. But since that is impractical for most of us, here’s how you can make it in the comforts of you kitchen.
Oven Kalua Pig (serves 6-8 people)

Ingredients:
Pork butt chunk – 4 to 6 lbs
Hawaiian salt – 2 to 3 tablespoons
Liquid smoke – 2 [...]

Surfing Morning & Evening

As you might expect, surfing is very popular in Hawaii. Some popular surf spots have surfers from sunrise to sunset, literally. When I was in high school, “the surfers” niche used to go surfing before school. Heck, some of them wouldn’t even bother coming to school.
And it’s not just the locals nor just [...]

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