November-December 2007

November-December 2007 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

poinsettia

Seasonal Reds

Bright red poinsettias are a familiar sight in the Hawaiian Islands during the holidays.
holiday recipe

A Toast to Your Health This Holiday Season

Free-range advice for skipping the sugarplums
Wine sommelier

The Art of Champagne

What makes Champagne special? It requires tremendous care and patience—and you literally have to make it twice.

To Catch the Wind

A hand on the helm and your eye on the horizon: Maui sailors extol the cruising life.
charred ahi filet

Top Ten Tips from Ivan Pahk

Our 2007 ‘Aipono Chef of the Year shares the secrets to his success--and yours.
maui home

Rock the Halls

This Kula home is a showcase of marble and stone–and rocks for holiday parties.
Oroshigane

Oroshigane, the Japanese copper grater

This local chef uses oroshigane, a Japanese copper grater, to grate fresh Big Island wasabi root for sashimi.
publisher's note

Publisher’s Note

It started with a phone call four months ago. “When is your dad’s birthday?” asked Kimokeo. “Tell him I’m going to give him a lu‘au, so he has to visit us.”
art

Talk Story

Talk Story on Maui about... Bailey House... Lion King...Kahului Railroad and more!
holiday wrap-up

HOLIDAY WRAP-UP: More For You

Like our island gifts? Before buying and wrapping those goods this season, check out our web-exclusive items. We think you'll like them.
ivan pahk

Three Chefs to Watch

These Maui chefs are hungry for success.
pirate

Side Dish: Pirates of the Cuisine

Miz G gets gourmet booty at the Maui Chefs Present affair...Butternut curry nage and Filipino rice congee served with parrots.