May-June 2013

May-June 2013 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

brie

Macadamia-nut-crusted Brie

Chef Honda shows how to brown—not melt—the Brie. Honey-drenched Brie qualifies as pupu or dessert. Coat with mac nuts ground as fine as panko crumbs.
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 Kitchen design

Good Cooks, Great Kitchens

An exceptional kitchen inspires many meals.
maui axis deer

Fair Game

Axis deer destroy crops and endanger native species. Beleaguered farmers, ranchers and conservationists are taking aim at the problem.
Maui burger

The World on a Plate without Leaving Home

The 2013 Aipono Award winners offer dishes from around the world without having to leave Maui. Travel to Hollywood, the American heartland, South America, Italy and Japan.
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.
Wine sommelier

Traveling Companions

This issue features finding the perfect wine to accompany your travels.
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.
best maui cocktails

On the Rocks

The perfect accessory for a stunning cocktail ring? A libation created by Freddie Sconfienza, Starwood Resorts’ 2013 starMixologist.
creme brulee recipe

Lavender Nutmeg Crème Brûlée

This crème brûlée recipe from Five Palms Lahaina makes 6 servings.
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.
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.
Paella

Ko’s Paella

Pick up some chorizo and chicken to get started on this paella recipe...