Musings of a wife and mother, born and raised in Hawaii. Far away from home now, but creating and discovering bits of sunshine and paradise in everyday life.
Posts tagged "Taro"
More Pa'i'ai: Green Onion Chili Oil Biscuits and Pa'i'ai Crackers

More Pa’i’ai: Green Onion Chili Oil Biscuits and Pa’i’ai Crackers

Fresh Pa’i’ai on Ti Leaves Before the holidays, I wrote about the traditional pounded taro called Pa’i’ai, from Mana Ai. We enjoyed mini pa’i’ai pizzas, and some wonderfully chewy, satisfying pa’i’ai tortillas. The pa’i’ai also made some very tasty biscuits and crackers which I’m sharing today. Although pa’i’ai can last for months at room temperature,...
Pa'i'ai, Traditional Hawaiian Pounded Taro, made into Personal Size Pizzas (Allergy Friendly)

Pa’i’ai, Traditional Hawaiian Pounded Taro, made into Personal Size Pizzas (Allergy Friendly)

Vacuum sealed Pa’i’ai delivered right to my mailbox in a priority USPS envelope I’ve been having fun playing in the kitchen with Pa’i’ai fresh from Mana Ai in Hawaii. What is Pa’i’ai? It is simply hand pounded, cooked taro root. Cut open the vacuum sealed bag and find fresh Pa’i’ai wrapped in fresh ti leaves...
Blueberry Taro Lava Rock Muffins

Blueberry Taro Lava Rock Muffins

Lovely to behold– the lava rock muffin. “Scrapbook of Memories: Pu’uhonu o Honaunau, Place of Refuge, Big Island of Hawaii” In old times, if you broke any laws, your only hope was to make it to here and be absolved by the kahuna (high priest) of your wrongdoing. Only problem was that you had to...