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Ulu Chips – crisp, flavorful and oh so Polynesian
Ulu chips makes an excellent treat the entire family can love. Breadfruit is what Polynesians call a canoe plant. Polynesian explorers brought ulu starts to plant whenever they migrated to another island of the sea. They are full of protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Pounders Restaurant is back open and leading the way
The popular Pounders Restaurant is back open, and it seems that everyone is feeling the excitement!!!! Last Saturday was our first service since the end of March and we have been busy preparing.
Pumpkin soup with coconut milk – simply perfect
This simple recipe makes a hearty, healthy bowl of pumpkin soup. Recipe includes optional ingredients to truly individualize your experience.
Tonga: The Legend of ‘Aho’eitu
Read the legend of ‘Aho’eitu, the mortal son of the god Tangaloa ‘Eitumatupu’a who became the first King of Tonga.
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Pumpkin soup with coconut milk – simply perfect
This simple recipe makes a hearty, healthy bowl of pumpkin soup. Recipe includes optional ingredients to truly individualize your experience.
Tonga: The Legend of ‘Aho’eitu
Read the legend of ‘Aho’eitu, the mortal son of the god Tangaloa ‘Eitumatupu’a who became the first King of Tonga.
Tahiti: The legend of the Tiare flower
The Tahitian people honor the legend of the Tiare to this day. The simple, white flower petals are only part of their appeal. They also give off a strong and intoxicating fragrance.
Maori Legend: How the kiwi bird lost his wings
Enjoy the Maori legend of how the Kiwi bird lost it’s wings, as told by the Polynesian Cultural Center.
Atchara – Pickled Green Papaya
Enjoy this spicy Green Papaya Salad from our neighbors in the Philippines that is becoming popular throughout the islands. This recipe was shared by Kezia Mendoza. Many thanks. It's been fun learning how to make this dish - I love it so much, I keep a bottle in my...
The tale of the turtle and the shark – a Samoan legend
Samoan legend tells of a blind woman and her daughter who were seeking food and refuge and their transformation into a turtle and a shark.
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