Sweet & Spicy Chili Sauce – bring on the heat!
There are so many uses for this sweet and spicy chili sauce – my personal favorite is simply spreading cream cheese on a cracker with a touch of this as a topping. Simplicity at it’s best! It’s also amazing on bbq beef ribs, as a glaze on chicken, or...
Ulu Chips – crisp, flavorful and oh so Polynesian
What’s crunchy, healthy, and full of island flavor? The answer is oven baked Ulu Chips. Every bit as delicious as the deep-fried version, And to top it off, they are really easy to make. We hope you enjoy this exclusive recipe from the Polynesian Cultural...
Pounders Restaurant is back open and leading the way
The popular Pounders Restaurant is back open, and it seems that everyone is feeling the excitement!!!! Last Saturday was their first service since the end of March and they have been busy preparing. The first person I saw as I entered the door was Dede Alo, Pounder’s...
Pumpkin soup with coconut milk – simply perfect
Our Pumpkin Soup recipe is brought to you by the Polynesian Cultural Center. It’s definitely one of my favorites. Because pumpkins grow beautifully in the tropics, you can find a number of different recipes throughout Polynesia – especially Fiji, where...
The Tongan Legend of ʻAhoʻeitu
We are pleased to present the, an ancient tale of a half human/half god who travels to his father’s exalted kingdom to find his family. This story, filled with drama and lessons learned, is from the Islands of Tonga There once was a god in the sky named Tangaloa...
Tahiti: The legend of the Tiare flower
Let me tell you about the magnificent tiare flower. The ma’ohi, more commonly known as Tiare Tahiti, is the favorite flower of the Creation Gods. According to Tahitian legend, the tiare flower was created by Atea, the Oceanic God of Creation with assistance from Tane,...
The Māori Legend of How the Kiwi Lost Its Wings
The national symbol of New Zealand is the Kiwi bird. They are pictured on the country’s postage stamps. New Zealanders call themselves “Kiwis”. The Kiwi fruit is a major horticultural export from New Zealand. The New Zealand dollar is even nicknamed “the...
Atchara – Pickled Green Papaya
Enjoy this spicy Green Papaya Salad from our neighbors in the Philippines that is becoming popular throughout the islands. This recipe was shared by Kezia Mendoza. Many thanks. It’s been fun learning how to make this dish – I love it so much, I keep a...
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