December 2017

Kalo, or taro, is one of the most important foods for Native Hawaiians. Read about the culture, history and innovative new uses for the storied plant, along with some of our favorite dishes, from poi mochi doughnuts to pa‘i‘ai.

Learn the parts of the taro plant and find out all the power-packed health benefits of eating it.

Local companies have found ways to commercially produce poi in an effort to get more taro on the table.

To Native Hawaiians, the kalo plant is a sacred connection to their ancestors.

Volunteers learn more than just how to grow taro at these community workdays.

Get a taste of taro in everything from curry and chowder to doughnuts and pie.

After 35-plus years as a dressmaker, author Barbara Kawakami went back to school, earned a college degree and published her first book—about plantation clothing—at age 53, followed by the award-winning “Picture Bride Stories” last year.

Plus, seven tips for cultivating taro at home.

Here are 12 other places that include taro in their diet (and one that doesn’t).

Kalo, or taro, is one of the most important foods for Native Hawaiians. Read about the culture, history and innovative new uses for the storied plant, along with some of our favorite dishes, from poi mochi doughnuts to pa‘i‘ai.

The number of legal practice areas here—91!—attests, life is complicated. But there’s no need to face those complications without an advocate.

Learn the parts of the taro plant and find out all the power-packed health benefits of eating it.

Local companies have found ways to commercially produce poi in an effort to get more taro on the table.

To Native Hawaiians, the kalo plant is a sacred connection to their ancestors.

Eight local restaurants, pop-ups Bloody Mary and mimosa bar, entertainment, games and more.

Volunteers learn more than just how to grow taro at these community workdays.

What it’s like for a control freak to travel solo.

Get a taste of taro in everything from curry and chowder to doughnuts and pie.

After 35-plus years as a dressmaker, author Barbara Kawakami went back to school, earned a college degree and published her first book—about plantation clothing—at age 53, followed by the award-winning “Picture Bride Stories” last year.

David Butwin paints a dated portrait of Honolulu in “Barefoot Days, Electric Nights.”

Plus, seven tips for cultivating taro at home.

Now that medical marijuana is legal, a homegrown substitute beckons.

We’ve shown you how to master lightweight layering for Hawai‘i’s anti-freeze winter, but if your holiday plans include traveling to (very) chilly climes we’ve got you covered.

Here are 12 other places that include taro in their diet (and one that doesn’t).

A look back at Honolulu from December 1932 to 1997. Stories taken from the archives of Paradise of the Pacific and HONOLULU Magazine.

Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vibrant and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: the Honolulu Scrabble Club.

(Sponsored) The third annual Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace takes place this Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10.

(Sponsored) Michael Mina’s boozy competition took place Thursday, Nov. 30 at Queen’s Court in the International Market Place.

Esera Tuaolo pursued football with a passion that took him from Waimānalo to the NFL, where he played for the Green Bay Packers, the Minnesota Vikings and the Atlanta Falcons, among others, and made it to a Super Bowl—where he was the last man to tackle John Elway. In 2002, after retiring, he came out as a gay man. His latest competition? Singing on “The Voice,” at 49, having won a blind audition thanks to thumbs-ups from Jennifer Hudson and Blake Shelton.

Jingle all the way to Helemano Farms.

And celebrating homegrown.

For a Christmas that’s merry and bright, honor those who serve, hear an award-winning artist perform holiday favorites, complete the fourth-largest marathon in the U.S. and more.