Stories Of Polynesia and Beyond
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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.)
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.
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The Elephant Shack
The Elephant Shack food truck, which has been a favorite on the North Shore for years, is already drawing repeat customers among Thai food fans! The newest addition to the Polynesian Cultural Center’s Hukilau Marketplace moved its service to La’ie October 16, 2018. A...
Roasted Turkey Tail Recipe
“The secret to this simple approach to the perfect roasted turkey tail is patience. Cook it long and slow, which will make it both extremely tender and delightfully crispy”
International Breadfruit Conference
The Polynesian Cultural Center co-hosted the 2018 Global Breadfruit, Technology & Health Summit in Laie from October 15-17, 2018. Participants held most of their morning sessions in the Center’s Hawaiian Journey Theater and toured the PCC villages to see how our various islanders prepare and use breadfruit. They included government officials, doctors, university professors, scientists, cultural practitioners, bakers, chefs, culinary program people, and other ‘ulu advocates.
Polynesian Cultural Center celebrates 55th anniversary
1963-2018 Fifty-five years ago on October 12, 1963, hundreds of invited dignitaries, tourism executives, Church College of Hawaii (which became BYU–Hawaii in 1974) administrators and faculty, media, Polynesian cultural leaders, Church officials and community...
David Hannemann Remembered as a Legacy of Love
The Polynesian Cultural Center wishes to acknowledge the recent passing of Tausilinu’u David Hannemann (fondly known as Uncle David) who passed away in October of this year. This article is meant to honor Uncle David the way he would have wanted it – through the love of his ‘ohana at the Polynesian Cultural Center. We hope you enjoy this tribute to a very special member of our team.
10 Tips For Your Adventure at the Polynesian Cultural Center
1. Prepare for rain Bring a rain parka or umbrella (or purchase one at one of our many stores). We are on the windward side of the island and can have showers on the sunniest of days. It’s what makes us clean and green! Rain can last a handful of minutes or throughout...
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