Huakaʻi – Staff visit to Kauaʻi An important aspect of our internship program is professional development. Throughout the year we provide workshops on various subjects such as financial literacy, grant writing, nonprofit organizational development, and food safety. Once or twice a year we offer opportunities for our entire staff to visit neighbor islands and learn...
In July 2018, 15 staff from the Ho’okua’āina ʻohana will embark upon a journey to gain ancestoral knowledge and make connections with our brothers and sisters in Rurutu, a small island in French Polynesia. For 2 weeks we will be immersed with a people who still live and practice the way of their ancestors uninterrupted for over 2000 years. Their kalo traditions are almost identical to Hawaii. We go there in search of lost ancient knowledge and important cultural connections vital to us as we search the past to find answers for our future. We humbly ask that you support us on this journey.
Kulolo (Taro Pudding – Hawaii’s favorite dessert) 3 cups raw taro, peeled and grated 1 cup fresh coconut, grated 1 cup coconut water (from inside the coconut) 1 cup coconut milk ¾ cup brown sugar Combine and mix all ingredients. Place in a greased and foil lined pan. Cover with foil. Bake at 400 degrees...
Scoobie Snacks Keep a bag of cubed kalo in the fridge for a quick energy pickup. (Deanʻs favorite reference to kalo paʻa) Meatless recipes or filler Use as a filler for meat or vegan recipes. Because kalo is so dense it can be a very satisfying and filling replacement to meat. Grate already cooked kalo...
Hash Grate already cooked kalo and prepare just like hash browns or cut into small cubes and sauté with a little coconut oil and Hawaiian salt for an energy filled dish to start your day. Poi Smoothie ½ cup poi or kalo paʻa 1 cup berries of your choice 1 banana ½ cup apple juice...
Since getting married over twenty years ago, my wife Michele and I have always had some type of garden. At one point we started growing kalo in our backyard for the luau leaf to make laulau and luau stew. It felt so empowering to grow our own and not have to rely on buying it....
Hoʻokuaʻāina is located in the ahupuaʻa of Kailua at Kapalai in Maunawili on the island of Oʻahu. Get Directions.
For more information about our programs or how you can get involved please contact us.
916E Auloa Rd.
Kailua, HI 96734
P.O. Box 342146
Kailua, HI 96734
Hoʻokuaʻāina is located in the ahupuaʻa of Kailua at Kapalai in Maunawili on the island of Oʻahu.
For more information about our programs or how you can get involved please contact us.
916E Auloa Rd.
Kailua, HI 96734
P.O. Box 342146
Kailua, HI 96734
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Hoʻokuaʻāina is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization
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Hoʻokuaʻāina is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization
© Hoʻokuaʻāina 2020 All Rights Reserved | Terms & Conditions | Privacy | Site By Created By Kaui
Hoʻokuaʻāina is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization
© Hoʻokuaʻāina 2020 All Rights Reserved | Terms & Conditions | Privacy
Site By Created By Kaui