You don’t have to be a part of the Jewish community in order to cook and enjoy kosher foods. To help, Maui resident Danit Schusterman brings us a unique new cookbook, Maui Kosher-Quick and Easy Recipes (Mutual Publishing, 2011). The recipes in Schusterman’s book are easy to prepare and clearly explained. There are icons at the […]
We recently reviewed mythology surrounding the legend of Maui (see “Book Review- How Maui Slowed the Sun”). Let’s stay with the Valley Isle and focus on its culinary delights and local cuisine. One of the most enjoyable aspects of visiting a new place is trying out the local dining scene. When we are in an […]
A wise songwriter dubbed him the “Hawaiian Superman” and immortalized one of his tales into a hit song—one cultural icon singing about another. The songwriter was Israel Kamakawiwo’ole and the “Hawaiian Superman” is the mythological hero, Maui. Living in Hawaii you’d be hard pressed to avoid the tale of how Maui snared the sun, and variations of his many exploits […]