With its refreshing cool climate and sprawling ranchland, Makawao is a picturesque little town in Upcountry Maui. When I was a kid, home was just a 15-minute drive from the area, and on weekends my family would pick up cream puffs and sticks of doughnuts from T. Komoda Store & Bakery, and on special occasions, […]
Locals love liliko‘i. Whether you pluck it off a backyard vine, barter with neighbors for it or pick it up at a farmers market, there’s something so satisfying about scooping the sweet, tangy seeds straight out of a passion fruit. Although the fruit bears the Hawaiian name liliko‘i, the two varieties found in the Islands
Maui is known for its natural wonders, from Wailea’s golden beaches to Haleakalā’s otherworldly terrain. While there’s plenty to see and do, there’s also lots to eat on the Valley Isle. After all, one of the best ways to understand a new destination is through its local cuisine. From bakeries that have stood the test
Got a sweet tooth—and love Maui, too? Then this post is for you! We’ve rounded up some of the most popular desserts on Maui right now, from giant stuffed cookies to dreamy cream pies. 1. Da Half Baked, Maui Cookie Lady With a shop in Makawao, Maui Cookie Lady is best known for her colossal
Within one month of reviving her caramel apple venture, Angela Bascon maxed out on orders. Customers just couldn’t get enough of her coveted caramel treats. “We call it a good apple addiction,” Bascon laughs, the creator of The Good Apple. And the apples are that good. Tart Fuji apples are covered in Bascon’s specialty
Not done with your Christmas shopping? We feel you. Here’s a list of 22 Hawaii-inspired, island-themed gifts for anyone on your shopping list—including you. For Kids Keiki Kaukau Wooden Food Play Set Photo: Courtesy of Hawaii Says Hi Kauai-based Hawaii Says Hi has a slew of great locally made gifts, from handcrafted soaps to extra-large
Hawaii knows coffee, and these six new coffee products—some using Kona’s exclusive java—will give you another, sweeter way to get your caffeine fix. 1. Kona Coffee Leaf Tea, Hawaiian Ola This tasty drink combines two things we love: tea and coffee. Brewed from lightly caffeinated Arabica coffee leaves harvested in Kona, Hawaiian Ola’s unique coffee-leaf tea has
While leaving Costco one day in October 2016, Mitzi Toro looked down at her phone to see her website had crashed and her Instagram account was flooded with hundreds of messages—all because of a personal Instagram endorsement by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on one of his buzzworthy “cheat days.” “This is 16 ounces of handmade, hand
