Song samples of the 5 best Hawaii albums

posted by: Sherie Char on Mon Apr 20, 2009 at 07:29 AM HAWAII Magazine reader Rosemary Grutt wanted to know where she could listen to song samples mentioned in our "The 5 Best Hawaii Albums of 2008" (January/February 2009 issue). We've got the link right here.   More

New farmers' market in Haleiwa aims to be Oahu's first to go "all-green"

posted by: Chris Bailey on Wed Apr 01, 2009 at 10:55 AM The surf town of Haleiwa on Oahu’s North Shore gets a new all-green farmers’ market on Sunday. When Haleiwa Farmers’ Market opens for business, it will have Hawaii-grown produce from more than 40 vendors and an environment-friendly ethos.  More

Recipes, story of Maui-grown lavender highlight fragrant new book

posted by: Sherie Char on Wed Feb 11, 2009 at 03:00 PM Watermark Publishing's new lavender book, The Maui Book of Lavender, features more than 35 recipes, including how to make lavender-lilikoi chicken.  More

The Year of the Ox is coming. Perhaps you need a shirt?

posted by: Derek Paiva on Mon Jan 19, 2009 at 01:11 PM The first day of the Chinese New Year 4706 is Jan. 26. Celebrations in Downtown Honolulu’s Chinatown arts and culture district start this weekend. Need couture?  More

Doing a Hawaii-themed luau away from Hawaii

posted by: Chris Bailey on Sat Jan 17, 2009 at 11:24 AM HAWAII Magazine reader Iris Heiser e-mailed us searching for places to find supplies for her daughter's Hawaii-themed birthday luau. Check out these six sites.  More

Have a cup of "O": Hawaii coffee honors Obama

posted by: Chris Bailey on Fri Jan 16, 2009 at 10:36 AM Inspired by the President-elect, a Big Island coffee company has created a Kona Coffee-blend meant to reflect places and cultures that were a part of Barack Obama’s upbringing.  More

Searching for Hawaii’s poi on the Mainland

posted by: Sherie Char on Thu Jan 15, 2009 at 06:54 AM HAWAII Magazine reader Kathleen Leilani Smith e-mailed us wanting to know where to purchase a fresh bag of Hawaii's poi on the Mainland. Check out these five stores.   More

Everything you always wanted to know about Oahu shopping but were afraid to ask

posted by: Derek Paiva on Fri Dec 26, 2008 at 11:11 AM You're on Oahu post-Christmas with a little bit of gift cash. The economy being what it is … do you save it, or spend it? Introducing … "The Ultimate Guide to Shopping on Oahu."  More

Where have Hawaii’s orchid lei gone?

posted by: Chris Bailey on Mon Dec 01, 2008 at 02:45 PM Orchid lei, prized for their striking purple and green hues, have been in short supply. The reason? A political crisis 6,500 miles away.  More

"The Hawaii Snowman" sure to melt hearts this winter

posted by: Chris Bailey on Tue Nov 18, 2008 at 12:43 PM Looking for a great stocking stuffer for your ohana this Kalikimaka? Might we suggest The Hawaii Snowman—a new children’s book by Hawaii-based writer Christine Le.   More