Mitzi Toro, known better as the Maui Cookie Lady, is at the helm of a new community initiative to support Maui’s schools. The initiative, “Maui School Slippah Solace,” has a goal to provide one case of slippers to every school in Maui County, including all three islands, according to the Hawaii Small Business Development Center. Toro, owner of the Maui Cookie Lady company, … [Read more...] about Maui Cookie Lady Creates ‘Slippah Solace’
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Maui Restaurant Issue: How canoe crops and cultural heritage shape Maui’s food scene
Just think: Hundreds of years ago, this fertile land grew kalo, niu, kukui, and mai‘a, brought over on canoes by Polynesian voyagers as they settled the Pacific. Even domesticated animals were brought along for the voyage. The Polynesians were isolated on these far-flung islands, but they brought the elements for societal success with them and improvised with what they found. … [Read more...] about Maui Restaurant Issue: How canoe crops and cultural heritage shape Maui’s food scene
We Love Maui Summer Bash at Queen Kaahumanu Center
The We Love Maui Summer Bash is happening at the Queen Ka`ahumanu Center this Saturday, July 22. QKC won the ICSC Gold Maxi Award and they want to celebrate with the community. There’ll be face-painting and balloon animals with Cirque Jolie, a Sumo Dash with Da Bounce Party Rentals, a live DJ, lots of fun prize giveaways and a chance to win tickets for two on Alaska Airlines. … [Read more...] about We Love Maui Summer Bash at Queen Kaahumanu Center