May-June 2013

May-June 2013 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

Maui bees

Wild Harvest

Maui offers bees a friendly environment, and their keepers the potential for sweet rewards.
Maui chef Sheldon Simeon

2013 Chef of the Year: Sheldon Simeon

For the first time in ‘Aipono’s eleven-year history, Maui’s chefs elected one of their own to a second reign as Chef of the Year.
best maui cocktails

On the Rocks

The perfect accessory for a stunning cocktail ring? A libation created by Freddie Sconfienza, Starwood Resorts’ 2013 starMixologist.
Alala Hawaiian Crow

The Call of the ‘Alala

Ancient Hawaiian Chanters used the unique sounds of the Alala, Hawaiian crow, to broadcast messages in battle. Currently they are extinct in the wild.
Wine sommelier

Traveling Companions

This issue features finding the perfect wine to accompany your travels.
Pineapple Jam Scone Mix

Lip Service

Maui snacks we think you'll relish.
maui axis deer

Fair Game

Axis deer destroy crops and endanger native species. Beleaguered farmers, ranchers and conservationists are taking aim at the problem.
best food at gas stations on maui

Fill ‘Em Up!

Hungry on the run? Tita knows where to go to get the best Maui gas station grindz!
Maui canoe racing

Racing with the Wind

Hawaiian sailing canoes used to be the island transportation of the past. Teams OluKai and WOW invite passengers to try their hand at paddling.
canoe surfing

Paddle in, Pull Water

Maui No Ka Oi Publisher Diane Haynes Woodburn talks about people she knows who have pushed forward, overcoming tough obstacles.
hawaiian legend eddie aikau

Eddie Would Go

Very few know the story of Eddie Aikau and why he is so important to the Hawaiian culture. His sacrifice helped spark the awareness of Hawaiian cultural identity.
Maui wine tasting events

Extra Love

Winemakers of California elite Pritchard Hill region will be presented by Master Sommelier Michael Jordan at the 2013 Kapalua Wine and Food Festival in June at The Ritz Carlton, Kapalua.