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Hannemans Tropical Banana Bread
Eat Polynesia! is proud to share this easy to make tropical banana bread recipe with the surprising taste of chocolate chips and coconut – plus a simple gaze added to the top, courtesy of Peggy Hannemann, of Seven Brothers Burgers.
Honoring Hamana Kalili – father of the Shaka
Have you heard about Hamana Kalili? If you’ve ever seen the Hawaiian shaka sign where you put out your thumb and pinky finger, curl your middle three fingers and wave your hand, then you’ll enjoy this story about a great but humble man connected to one of the most recognized ‘waves’ in the world!
Carvers of Polynesia: Fulfilling the Center’s Mission
The members of the Carver’s team include full-time and student employees plus support from some of the most recognized master carvers in the Polynesian world. Together they work to preserve and portray the cultures, arts and crafts of Polynesia.
Working at the Polynesian Cultural Center
We are proud to share an article by Brooke Bruryn, a student from Brigham Young University – Hawaii, where she shared the thoughts and experiences of three student workers from the Polynesian Cultural Center, and how working at the Center enriches their lives and builds their work experiences.
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Carvers of Polynesia: Fulfilling the Center’s Mission
The members of the Carver’s team include full-time and student employees plus support from some of the most recognized master carvers in the Polynesian world. Together they work to preserve and portray the cultures, arts and crafts of Polynesia.
Working at the Polynesian Cultural Center
We are proud to share an article by Brooke Bruryn, a student from Brigham Young University – Hawaii, where she shared the thoughts and experiences of three student workers from the Polynesian Cultural Center, and how working at the Center enriches their lives and builds their work experiences.
Carvers of Polynesia: Blessed with abundance
Welcome to “Carvers of Polynesia, Part I” where we visit the carvers’ work area at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, Hawaii to learn more about the wood they use to create their Polynesian masterpieces.
Ginger Lime Cooler – hit the refresh button!
Doesn’t something naturally refreshing and delicious sound great in the middle of summer? Try this recipe for our fresh handmade Ginger Lime Cooler. Need to find something quick? There’s a 2nd recipe included that would be ready in a flash and requires only 3 ingredients. Either way, it will definitely become a family favorite!
Fresh Pineapple Salsa from the Polynesian Cultural Center
Part 2 of a true island snack treat. Part 1 is baked ulu chips. Part 2 is this incredibly simple and delicious recipe for Fresh Pineapple Salsa, Part 3 is our Sweet & Spicy Chili Sauce, which is the cornerstone ingredient for this Pineapple Salsa recipe (but also handy to have on-hand for other uses).
Sweet & Spicy Chili Sauce – bring on the heat!
Part 3 of a true island snack treat. Part 1 is baked ulu chips. Part 2 is an incredibly simple and delicious recipe for Fresh Pineapple Salsa, Part 3 is this popular sauce with a bite, which is the cornerstone ingredient for the Pineapple Salsa recipe (but also handy to have on-hand for other uses.)
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