March-April 2012

March-April 2012 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

maui bbq truck

The Iron Imu

Originally from Texas, grill master Rob Wheeler brings his barbecue secrets to Maui shores. Look for his portable, custom-designed smoking and grilling trailer throughout the island.
home spa

The Great Escape

Capture the calming spirit of a professional spa and create your own at-home version with help from award-winning spa designer Sylvia Sepielli.
Leoda's

Country Comfort

With renowned Chef Sheldon Simeon at the helm, Maui’s newest dining hot spot is Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop in Olowalu. Treat your taste buds with their homemade pies in all flavors and sizes.
Wine sommelier

Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris?

In his column, local Maui wine master Charles Fredy discusses the differences and similarities between pinot grigio and pinot gris.
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Exploring Aloha

"Aloha comes to us in lessons every day; it is up to us to recognize when the lesson comes, and what we are going to do with it.”
maui tropical flowers

Hot Tropicals

Some of the world’s most sought-after tropical flowers, including heliconia, ginger and protea are being grown right here on Maui by local flower farmers.
green beans

Uncle Kunkel’s Green Beans & Grilled Tri-tip

Take boring green beans and make them exciting with this tasty recipe from Rob Wheeler & Dave Singha.
taro festival

Pua Kalo

The annual East Maui Taro Festival in Hana is the perfect opportunity to learn about—and taste—this delicacy.
Dr. Clyde Sakamoto

Island Portrait: Visionary

Learn about the past and present of UH-Maui College–a division of the University of Hawaii–and what Chancellor Clyde Sakamoto is doing to ensure its future.

The Home Theater: Making Unused Space Perform

Maui interior designer Rick Cowan explains helpful tips and tricks on how to transform an unused space into an entertaining home theater experience.
bananas

Going Bananas

Tom Stevens recounts his early years living on Maui and how his attempt at growing bananas in a small lot in Iao Valley turned into more than he bargained for.

Great Finds

Give your home an island-inspired look and feel with our Great Finds interior design guide, featuring local Maui artists and retailers.
Pioneer Inn food on Maui

A Culinary Jaunt to Lānaʻi

Dining Diva heads to Lānaʻ for a whirlwind culinary tour. Follow her Neighbor Island jaunt just a boat ride away and discover some of the Pineapple Isle's most mouth-watering restaurants.
Kathy Collins as Tita

Da Perfeck Food

Tita talks about her love of poi and the annual East Maui Taro Festival happening in Hana.
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Choosing a Solar Contractor

Jim Whitcomb, founder and CEO of Haleakala Solar, discusses the top ten most important questions to ask before deciding on a solar contractor.