Sit back and savor the taste of the tropics with The New Wave Mai Tai. Learn about the rich history of rum, the principal ingredient in the mai tai. Delve into the origins of the mai tai and hear both sides of the eternal debate: Who created the quintessential Island libation – Don the Beachcomber or Trader Vic? …
A Sweet Dash of Aloha is your guide to enjoying desserts and sweets guilt-free. “There is no such thing as ‘bad’ food in nature,” the editors remind us. “Sugar is not your enemy. Our goal is to show you how to enjoy your treats while maintaining good health.” Designed to satisfy any sweet tooth, the new cookbook offers …
The Hawaiian Islands are known worldwide for gourmet coffee from the Kona Coast, but real aficionados know that in Hawaii, Kona coffee is only the beginning. The only place in the United States growing coffee as a commercial crop, the Aloha State hosts a thriving industry encompassing 11 major regions on five islands producing more than seven million …
From the neighborhood playground to the Aloha Stadium parking lot, Hawaii people love to tailgate. Now food writer and radio personality Jo McGarry fires up the hibachi and unveils the grilling secrets of top Island chefs: Roy Yamaguchi (Roy’s Restaurants), Alan Wong (Alan Wong’s, The Pineapple Room), George Mavrothalassatis (Chef Mavro), Elmer Guzman (Sam Choy’s Diamond Head), Ryan …
The Evolution of Island CookingFrom fine dining to food trucks, Hawaii’s contemporary cuisine is indelibly influenced by its small-town plantation past. From Kau Kau to Cuisine: An Island Cookbook, Then and Now is a unique culinary guide to that connection between old and new. In this lavish, hardcover collection of 60 recipes, time-proven local dishes are paired with …
Hawaii’s clear blue waters and thriving fish farms produce a bounty of seafood that’s as healthful as it is delicious. A Splash of Aloha, a unique guide from the Kapiolani Community College Culinary Arts Department, will help you enjoy fresh Island fish and shellfish for good health and good nutrition, too. This beautifully photographed companion volume to …
The Blue Tomato: The Inspirations Behind the Cuisine of Alan Wong
Eleven years after publishing his much-acclaimed first cookbook, Alan Wong’s New Wave Luau, Hawaii’s master chef has new stories to tell and fresh recipes to share with his legions of devotees. The Blue Tomato: The Inspirations Behind the Cuisine of Alan Wong features 70 memorable dishes representing the best of Chef Alan, his innovative menus and the creative …
Good Food, Classic Recipes & the Remarkable Story of Hawai’i’s Mixed Plate Kau kau: It’s the all-purpose pidgin word for food, probably derived from the Chinese “chow chow.” On Hawai’i’s sugar and pineapple plantations, kau kau came to encompass the amazing range of foods brought to the Islands by immigrant laborers from East and West: Japanese, Portuguese, Filipinos, …