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Smokers heading for Hawai’i, beware: Hawaii is a smoke-free state, and in fact boasts some of the toughest smoking restrictions in the country.
For example
It is against the law to smoke in public buildings, including airports, shopping malls, grocery stores, retail shops, buses, movie theaters, banks, convention facilities, and all government buildings and […]
Since its founding in 1951 The Nature Conservancy has become, “the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.” It’s an international organization with more than 117 million acres worldwide and 11 private preserves in Hawaii totaling 32,000 acres.Active for 20 years in the state […]
Here’s a video, courtesy of KGMB channel 9 that shows you how to make Jasmine Smoked Ahi Pastrami. You’re welcome.
In other news: I’m starving.
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Please don’t pet the coral
If you’ve read anything about coral and coral reefs, it’s obvious that their conservation is key to the overall health of our oceans and the planet. As someone who grew up in a desert environment, it’s strange to consider that something that looks so much like big shelves of rock are […]
Aloha, and say “welcome back” to the Tuesday Test. This week, we turn our attention to the history and geography of Hawai’i. Even if you don’t know the answers–especially if you don’t know the answers–take heart: Answers are revealed tomorrow, at which time you’ll be able to impress your friends with your […]
Honolulu Harbor in 1881
The Hawaiian Islands, as you know from previous posts, are comprised of about 137 islands, islets, and shoals that were once known as the Sandwich Islands, named by Captain James Cook, whose trip there was sponsored by the fourth Earl of Sandwich.Now called the Hawaiian Islands, this archipelago of nineteen islands […]
There are nine watery threads running between the Hawaiian Islands. These channels are some of the most revered, most discussed waterways in history–if you’re the sea-faring type. If you’re not, now you know what’s what, and where it is.
‘Au’au Channel–between Lana’i and Maui. It’s the most geographically protected and therefore the calmest of […]
If you’ve read or heard anything about the culinary customs of old Hawai’i, you’ve no doubt heard about poi.
What it is:
Poi is a starch made from taro root, breadfruit, or sweet potato that has been cooked, pounded into a paste, and fermented. It’s usually eaten with the fingers, and should accompany some other serving, such […]
Spam katsu, a traditional Japanese dish, with a modern twist
You may have heard about Spam Jam on Oahu, and the Hawaiian obsession with beef jerky. And now there’s an entire cookbook dedicated to Hawaiian recipes involving everyone’s favorite pork product (you know you love it): Spam. In Muriel Miura’s Hawaii Cooks With Spam, […]
If you haven’t heard the term “babymooning,” you may know it as the “last hurrah.” Whatever you call it, it’s the rejuvenating trip expecting couples take before the arrival of what is sure to dramatically change the family travel plans for good. Babymoonfinder.com lists resorts and vacation plans that cater […]
Exploring the beautiful Hawaiian Islands
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