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PCC Theater Department Reorganizes Management

Welcome to our two new managers  Following the recent retirement — or “graduation,” as we like to say around here — of Aunty Ellen Gay Dela Rosa, PCC Vice President of Cultural Presentations Delsa Moe reorganized our Theater Department under two newly promoted...

Free PCC App Now Available For Download

Did you know that a free Polynesian Cultural Center app is available for download to your iOS and Android mobile devices? A’oia (“that’s right,” in Hawaiian) — think of it as high tech for our old-Polynesia setting. Under the direction of Jeff Dunn, Director of the...

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Teri-yummy!

Have you ever tried making Teriyaki Chicken or Teriyaki Beef only to find out that there's a lot more to making quality teriyaki than simply adding some store-bought teriyaki sauce to some cooked meat? I certainly have.  As I've said before, about a year and a half...

Upside Down with A Cherry On Top!

Aloha! It's that time of the week again. Are you ready for a tasty treat? I certainly hope so, because I've got a great one for you today, and it involves a delicious, sweet and tangy fruit. While there are several tropical fruits that grow in the Polynesian islands,...

Making Mahimahi Your Favorite Fish

Last week, I talked about sashimi, sushi, and the Hawaiian favorite: poke. While I love each of these dishes, I'll be honest and say that, as far as cooked fish goes, I generally prefer a nice piece of grilled chicken or steak to a cooked filet of fish. A rare...

Island Specialty — Poke

Do you like sushi? What about sashimi? These are two of the best known Japanese dishes around the world, and for good reason: they taste delicious. I lived in Japan for two years as a missionary for my church, and let me tell you, the Japanese eat well. There was...

An Island Staple: Shoyu Chicken

Aloha! Another week has come and gone in paradise. The sun continues to shine, the clear water of the ocean and the sandy beaches of Polynesia are just as warm and inviting as ever, and the intoxicating aroma of local foods still lingers in the air. These foods are...

Lau Lau: Ancient Dish, Modern Delicacy

Over the last several weeks, we've been going over a lot of deserts: Haupia, Chocolate Haupia Pie, and Banana Guava Pie. All of these desserts are delicious, and certainly worth making to accompany dinners, serve as a perfect potluck contribution, or be enjoyed in the...

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