True Aloha http://truealoha.com/blog It's all about Hawaii and Aloha Sat, 03 Mar 2012 23:13:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.gifSome Rights ReservedTrueAlohahttp://feedburner.google.com A sad day for Jack Thompson http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TrueAloha/~3/SGddqSZwg0o/ http://truealoha.com/blog/2012/03/03/a-sad-day-for-jack-thompson/#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2012 23:13:41 +0000 admin http://truealoha.com/blog/?p=2526 We were absolutely heartbroken to see that Jack Thompson, the original lava renegade, lost his home to Pele.

To get a first hand account of this story, click here.

We send our heartfelt aloha out to Jack at this time of loss.  I’m sure while Jack is down, he is certainly not out.  I’m only sad we didn’t make our bucket list item to visit him on his land come true in a few months.

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The alphabet contains 12 letters: 5 vowels (a, e, i, o, u) and 7 consonants (h, k, l, m, n, p, w). To simplify pronunciation, sound consonants as in English and break up words so they are easy to say (ie- Humuhumunukunukuapua’a would be pronounced humu-humu-nuku-nuku-apu-a-a)

Pronounce vowels as follows:

a – a in above; e – e in set; i – ee in see; o – o in some; u – oo in moon.

Pronounce vowels marked by a glottal stop (`) quickly ie- o`o sounds like oh-oh! in English.

Stress rising dipthongs (ae, ai, ao, au, oi, ou, eu, ei) on the first letter and end with a short e, i, o or u. ie- oi sounds like oy in soy, ending with a short “i”.

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The alphabet contains 12 letters: 5 vowels (a, e, i, o, u) and 7 consonants (h, k, l, m, n, p, w). To simplify pronunciation, sound consonants as in English and break up words so they are easy to say (ie- Humuhumunukunukuapua’a would be pronounced humu-humu-nuku-nuku-apu-a-a)

Pronounce vowels as follows:

a – a in above; e – e in set; i – ee in see; o – o in some; u – oo in moon.

Pronounce vowels marked by a glottal stop (`) quickly ie- o`o sounds like oh-oh! in English.

Stress rising dipthongs (ae, ai, ao, au, oi, ou, eu, ei) on the first letter and end with a short e, i, o or u. ie- oi sounds like oy in soy, ending with a short “i”.

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The alphabet contains 12 letters: 5 vowels (a, e, i, o, u) and 7 consonants (h, k, l, m, n, p, w). To simplify pronunciation, sound consonants as in English and break up words so they are easy to say (ie- Humuhumunukunukuapua’a would be pronounced humu-humu-nuku-nuku-apu-a-a)

Pronounce vowels as follows:

a – a in above; e – e in set; i – ee in see; o – o in some; u – oo in moon.

Pronounce vowels marked by a glottal stop (`) quickly ie- o`o sounds like oh-oh! in English.

Stress rising dipthongs (ae, ai, ao, au, oi, ou, eu, ei) on the first letter and end with a short e, i, o or u. ie- oi sounds like oy in soy, ending with a short “i”.

]]> http://truealoha.com/blog/2011/08/22/hawaiian-word-of-the-week-152/feed/ 0 http://truealoha.com/blog/2011/08/22/hawaiian-word-of-the-week-152/ Aloha Friday Recipe: Mochicko Chicken http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TrueAloha/~3/2Hl0tRPfg5k/ http://truealoha.com/blog/2011/08/19/aloha-friday-recipe-mochicko-chicken/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:20:09 +0000 admin http://truealoha.com/blog/?p=2523
Aloha Friday Recipe: Mochicko Chicken
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Recipe type: Entree
Author: KPOA Sista Val’s Honey I’m Hungry section
Original Link: http://sistavalshomestylerecipes.blogspot.com/
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs. chicken (thighs or breasts) cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 Tbsp. mochiko flour
  • 4 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 4 Tbsp. sugar
  • 5 Tbsp. shoyu
  • 1/2 Tsp. salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • oil for frying
Instructions
  1. Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl (except for the oil) and add in chicken.
  2. Mix well and marinate chicken overnight.
  3. Fry marinated chicken in oil until golden-brown.
  4. Drain oil from chicken on paper towels.
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Boiling Pots Reclamation  (Big Island)

A Short Swamp Walk  (Big Island)

Aloha from Oahu-Polynesian Cultural Center (Oahu)

Aloha Taktsang   (Maui)

Pukahi Panther!  (Big Island)

If you’re looking for a fun activity to get the family up and active or the find places off the beaten path on your next vacation, try Geocaching!  Not sure what it is?  Click here to read up on it.  Don’t know which handheld to use?  See suggestions below!

]]> http://truealoha.com/blog/2011/08/17/newest-hawaii-geocaches-817/feed/ 0 http://truealoha.com/blog/2011/08/17/newest-hawaii-geocaches-817/ Kauai Rocks concert coming up http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TrueAloha/~3/VBIClr-n2Cs/ http://truealoha.com/blog/2011/08/16/kauai-rocks-concert-coming-up/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:31:48 +0000 admin http://truealoha.com/blog/2011/08/16/kauai-rocks-concert-coming-up/ kauairocksDonavon Frankenreiter cordially invites you to an evening with John Oates, Mike Peters of the Alarm, Billy Duffy of the Cult, Shawn Colvin and Miles Zuniga of Fastball to benefit the Love Hope Strength Foundation, the World’s Leading Rock N Roll Cancer Foundation. All guests will be given an opportunity to GET ON THE LIST to become a marrow donor. The evening includes dinner and intimate acoustic performances by the guests.

 

 

When:  Tuesday August 23, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Where: Common Ground, 4900 Kuawa Road, Kilauea, HI 96754

Cost: $100 **Advance ticket purchase required.

For more information call Shannon Foley Phone: (303) 518-8938

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The alphabet contains 12 letters: 5 vowels (a, e, i, o, u) and 7 consonants (h, k, l, m, n, p, w). To simplify pronunciation, sound consonants as in English and break up words so they are easy to say (ie- Humuhumunukunukuapua’a would be pronounced humu-humu-nuku-nuku-apu-a-a)

Pronounce vowels as follows:

a – a in above; e – e in set; i – ee in see; o – o in some; u – oo in moon.

Pronounce vowels marked by a glottal stop (`) quickly ie- o`o sounds like oh-oh! in English.

Stress rising dipthongs (ae, ai, ao, au, oi, ou, eu, ei) on the first letter and end with a short e, i, o or u. ie- oi sounds like oy in soy, ending with a short “i”.

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Aloha Friday Recipe: Hurricane Popcorn
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Author: Hawaiirecipes.net
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 2 mins
Total time: 7 mins
Serves: 2-3
Original Link: http://www.hawaiirecipes.net/hawaiian-recipes/category/uncategorized/
Ingredients
  • 8 cup popped popcorn
  • 2 tbsp. Melted butter
  • cup Mochi crunch
  • 2 tbsp. Nori furikake
  • 2 quart plastic bag
Instructions
  1. Put popcorn into the plastic bag.
  2. Add melted butter.
  3. Close bag and shake vigorously.
  4. Add mochi crunch and nori furikake.
  5. Close bag and shake again to mix thoroughly.
]]> http://truealoha.com/blog/2011/08/12/aloha-friday-recipe-hurricane-popcorn/feed/ 0 http://truealoha.com/blog/2011/08/12/aloha-friday-recipe-hurricane-popcorn/ Maui Photo Festival and workshops http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TrueAloha/~3/VY2Dsyh2n1k/ http://truealoha.com/blog/2011/08/11/maui-photo-festival-and-workshops/#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:54:54 +0000 admin http://truealoha.com/blog/2011/08/11/maui-photo-festival-and-workshops/ 367The 3rd annual festival brings world-class photographers to one of the most photographed destinations on Earth. There are classroom sessions, location shoots and more led by industry professionals.

Sessions include "For the Love of Landscape" with Randy Jay Braun, "Mastering the Art of Food Photography" with Lewis Carlyle, "Lighting Techniques in Still-life Photography" with Jim DiVitale, "Aerial Photography in a Doors-off Helicopter" with Stacy Pearsall and Andy Dunaway, and "Shore Break Photography" with Clark Little–whose work appears in MNKO’s Jan/Feb 2011 issue. See the festival’s website for a complete list of workshops and instructors.

When:  Aug 24, 2011 to Aug 28, 2011   6:00 AM until 10:00 PM

Cost:  $595, $495 for kama’aina (with valid ID) and $395 for students

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