As shown in the diverse subjects captured on camera by those who submitted, there’s no short supply of beauty to marvel at in the Hawaiian Islands. The 2017 HAWAI‘I Magazine Photo Contest received more entries this year than any in its history. Here, we feature the First and Second Place winners in four categories: Outdoor, Culture, […]
Coconut Lime Prawns Yields: 2 portions 4 Tbsp unrefined cold-pressed coconut oil 10 pieces head-on prawns (9-12 size) 20 curry leaves 1 lime, halved ¼ cup unsweetened coconut chips, toasted Clean prawns by removing shells, leaving 1 joint near head and 1 joint near tail. Using kitchen shears, snip whiskers and legs. Remove
Located right on the beach in historic Haleiwa town next to Anahulu Bridge and Haleiwa Harbor, Surf N Sea stands as an iconic landmark. The classic vintage architecture rings of an era past. Originally, the building was a train station with rooms for rent upstairs. At the end of the 19th century, Benjamin J. Dillingham
Frida’s Ceviche Tostada 1 pound fresh, skinless Opakapaka, cut into 1/2- inch dice1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice1 medium white onion, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 2 medium-large tomatoes (about 1 pound), chopped into 1/2-inch pieces2 Fresh Jalapeños chopped1/3 cup chopped cilantro, plus a few leaves for garnish 1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oilSalt3 tablespoons
Mama Elena’s Lechon Special is an Elena’s favorite! Crispy pork belly chopped to bite sized pieces, seasoned with fish sauce, Hawaiian salt tossed with tomatoes, onions and green onions, it makes for a mouthwatering treat. Ingredients 2 pounds pork belly, cut into 6-inch squares 1 gallon vegetable oil, for frying 1/2 cup diced onions 1/2 cup
It wasn’t easy crowning winners in our 18th annual HAWAIʻI Magazine Photo Contest this year. So many beautiful photographs were submitted by travelers from around the world in four categories—Outdoors, People, Culture, Abstract—and we did our best to narrow them down. Here, we feature some of the images that were top contenders in the final rounds of
In bringing the Islands to our readers, the team of editors and writers at HAWAIʻI Magazine travel the Hawaiian Island chain in search of its most inspiring stories. Because what better way to experience Hawaii than to, well, experience it, right? We asked our contributers to reflect on the most unforgettable places they were immersed in
The items our editors, writers, artists and executives are hoping to find under the tree this weekend. 1. Retro posters by Nick Kuchar Art & Design Co. “Because I’m in love with his quirky retro surfer style, and the vintage color palette and nostalgia of his work makes me happy.” $21, nickkuchar.com — TRACY CHAN, associate
1. Bottle openers that will be the talk of the paina (party) These shaka and opihi shell bottle openers from Mau House by Andrew Mau that I saw at this year’s Honolulu Fashion Week are fantastic. Not that I drink a lot, but these are creatively designed, made of solid bronze, and feel like they’ll last
Close your eyes and whisper that word to yourself again: “Paradise.” In the lap of Hawaii’s luxury travel industry, it’s a welcome, if predictable one. The warm feeling of white sand on your feet with visions of being served an ice-cold, citric cocktail beside the beach. Beyond the images found in resort and activity brochures,
As many already know, aloha means “hello,” “goodbye,” and “love,” but locals will also use it as a verb. Here are a few ways to easily express your aloha for someone. 1. Lei An array of lei for sale.Photo: NekaPearl/Flickr A customary way to greet malihini (visitors) or congratulate loved ones on a special occasion across the Islands. Lei
Co-created just months ago by long-time friends and former Punahou classmates Janene Willener and Mandy Horst, Aloha Inspiration is driven by their wholesome desire to see people not simply “live” aloha, but to “be” aloha. “To live aloha means you’re still trying to do it right. We just want you to do everything in your
