Christmas in Polynesia: Mele and Iosepa

by | Dec 14, 2016 | Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji

Mele and Iosepa’s First Christmas: Introductions  Christmas is a special time on the islands. We not only celebrate the joy and magic of the season, we know how to have fun! As a special holiday gift, we have prepared our own Christmas tale. Iosepa is our brave,...
Watermelon ‘Otai Recipe

Watermelon ‘Otai Recipe

by | Jun 29, 2015 | Eat Polynesia!, Tonga

‘Otai (pronounced OH – tie) is a refreshing summer drink that doubles as the perfect end to a summer barbecue or any summer gathering. It has its roots in Polynesia where Tongans, Samoans, Hawaiians and Fijians, to name a few, would enjoy this yummy...

Polynesian Men Do All the Cooking?

by | May 6, 2015 | Cultures of Polynesia, Samoa

Up and until the time I entered college, I had no idea that men do all the cooking anywhere.  Certainly not in my home, though my dad was a good cook himself.  Unfortunately, his genes never got passed down to me.  It wasn’t until I started working at the Polynesian...