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Sweet & Spicy Chili Sauce – bring on the heat!
Part 3 of a true island snack treat. Part 1 is baked ulu chips. Part 2 is an incredibly simple and delicious recipe for Fresh Pineapple Salsa, Part 3 is this popular sauce with a bite, which is the cornerstone ingredient for the Pineapple Salsa recipe (but also handy to have on-hand for other uses.)
Ulu Chips: Recipe, History & Cultural Significance of Breadfruit Snacks
Ulu chips makes an excellent treat the entire family can love. Breadfruit is what Polynesians call a canoe plant. Polynesian explorers brought ulu starts to plant whenever they migrated to another island of the sea. They are full of protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
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 our first service since the end of March and we have been busy preparing.
Pumpkin soup with coconut milk – simply perfect
This simple recipe makes a hearty, healthy bowl of pumpkin soup. Recipe includes optional ingredients to truly individualize your experience.
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We Are Samoa Festival 2018
Hundreds of students from the Polynesian clubs at five public high schools on Oahu — joined by dozens of students from other high schools — and an amalgam of students from various private high schools participated in the annual We Are Samoa Festival at the Polynesian Cultural Center on May 12, 2018, in the Pacific Theater. Meanwhile, thousands of parents, friends and others in the audience sold out the theater. In short, it was memorable, fun and fantastic.
Jeralee Galea’i wins second intermediate fireknife championship
“They did awesome. I am so proud of them. It was hard to keep the tears out of my eyes watching them. They worked so hard every day. I see them every week. I could really see the growth in them spin and just enjoy the brotherhood backstage. Now they have new friends from around the world that they can come back once a year and say hi to.”
World Fireknife Champion 2018 spins his way to top
Hale Motu’apuaka— a 2-time former junior division champion (ages 6-11) in 2008 and 2011, and a 3-time former intermediate champion (ages 12-17) winner from 2014-2016, was awarded first place in this year’s 2018 open division title of the World Fireknife Championship held at the Polynesian Cultural Center. After two nights of preliminary competition, the finale was held on May 12th with the 3 finalists during the intermission of the evening show, Ha: Breath of Life.
PCC’s Hukilau Marketplace Gets 3 New Restaurants
EATING is a great part of our Hawaii-Polynesian culture . Because it’s almost impossible to understate the appeal of tasty treats and snacks here, the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) recently added three new options at our Hukilau Marketplace that we know you will enjoy.
Seamstresses work magic behind the scenes at the Polynesian Cultural Center
Anyone entering the seamstress workroom can feel there’s something special going on there, and we’re not just talking about sewing. In addition to logistics, the seamstresses put a lot of aloha into making our beautiful Polynesian Cultural Center uniforms and costumes, and guests often tell us they enjoy this.
Tropical Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe
Pineapple upside down cake is a favorite across the world, but we wanted to put a real island spin on it – and boy is it amazing! Knowing that the crunchy topping is the best part, you will see that we’ve doubled those the sugar and butter – making it a gooey, yummy treat everyone should enjoy….
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