by hawaiiluaus | Feb 20, 2020 | Luau food, Luau vocabulary
Taro in Hawaiian Culture In Hawaiian the word for taro is kalo. And as with most things Hawaiian, taro’s origin story starts as part of a myth about family. This is the story of taro in Hawaiian culture. The Legend of Haloanaka and Ohana The Hawaiian word for family...
by Dorine Cassun | Dec 18, 2018 | Luau food, Luau vocabulary
Poi: Hawaii’s Most Iconic Dish Taro was a staple of the ancient Hawaiian diet in the way corn was a staple in many parts of the Americas. Taro was so important to the Hawaiians that they considered it to be the older brother of the human race! From the earliest...
by Mark Loproto | Dec 11, 2018 | Hawaii Luaus, Luau food, Luau vocabulary
Traditional Polynesian Luau Foods Whether you’re an adventurous eater or a bit more finicky, you probably want to know what it is you’re about to put in your mouth. It’s not always self-explanatory when you look at a menu in an authentic Hawaiian...
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