Remember Plumeria Flower Leis

 
The plumeria flower is a light fragrant flower that comes in different varieties and colors.  It used to grow in many yards here in the islands, I noticed though through the years it is not as abundant as before. 
Special remembrances of this flower is that we always made plumeria leis whenever we had special parties, or for our school May [...]

The Meaning of Kukui and Kukui Nut Lei’s

With the holidays and parties coming up, many are looking for an alternative to flower leis.   For those looking for a definition of what a lei is (from Wikipedia) :  “Lei is a Hawaiian word for garland or wreath made up of flowers or objects to be worn around the neck.  It is presented upon arrival or leaving as [...]

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 [...]

Planning a Luau Party at Home

A luau is basically a Hawaiian feast to celebrate special occasions like weddings, birthdays, or anything happy and fun. Think of it as a good old Texas BBQ, Hawaii style. Luaus are usually held outdoors but it is too cold, too wet, too hot, or too whatever, you can always have it indoor. The main [...]