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Modern Day Polynesian Warriors: The 2023 Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Ceremony

Modern Day Polynesian Warriors: The 2023 Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Ceremony

by Nina S Jones, Lead Blogger, Polynesian Cultural Center | Jan 31, 2023 | News at the Center

2023 Polynesian Football Hall of Fame ceremony held January 21, 2023 at the Polynesian Cultural Center Last weekend the Polynesian Cultural Center welcomed their friends from the 2023 Polynesian Football Hall of Fame to once again present their annual induction...
Hukilau Marketplace: Eating International on the North Shore – Part I

Hukilau Marketplace: Eating International on the North Shore – Part I

by Keanu Gauthier | Jan 25, 2023 | Hawai'i, Hawai’i Travel Tips

Eating International cuisine on the North Shore is a delightful treat, and especially so at The Hukilau Marketplace (https://hukilaumarketplace.com/). Come visit this joyful market in beautiful Laie, Oahu, Hawaii, where locals and tourists meet to share the spirit of...
Kampachi: Hawaiʻi’s Yellowtail Fish Guide

Kampachi: Hawaiʻi’s Yellowtail Fish Guide

by Guest Blogger | Jan 17, 2023 | Eat Polynesia!, Hawai'i, Luau & Party, Main Dishes, Polynesian Superfoods, Recipes

“Hawaiian Kampachi/Kanpachi, also known as Almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana), is prized by chefs for both sushi and cuisine due to its extremely high fat content and rich white flesh. The fish is marked by a dark blue-green upper body with a lavender-tinted belly and...
Understanding the International Date Line

Understanding the International Date Line

by Nina S. Jones, Blogger | Dec 27, 2022 | Aotearoa, Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji, Hawai'i, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga

How the International Date Line got all crazy in Polynesia In December of 2011, Samoa and the neighboring island of Tokelau moved the position of the International Date Line, effectively erasing December 31, 2011 from existence. Their purpose was to align the...
Paifala: Samoan Pineapple Pie Recipe

Paifala: Samoan Pineapple Pie Recipe

by Nina Jones | Dec 17, 2022 | Desserts, Eat Polynesia!, Recipes, Samoa

Paifala is a terrific recipe for the holidays or everyday, for that matter. It is one of my favorite Polynesian desserts, and luckily, it’s fairly easy, once you figure out how to form beautifully rounded handpies.  These handheld pies are a favorite in Samoa,...
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