I observe my grandson's work: his artwork, his inclusion of Hawaiian thought, his take of different issues, and I am grateful for the work done by others to revive the Hawaiian culture and pride. I love listening to the children at Punana Leo preschool chattering with each other in Hawaiian. When the core of Hawaiian revivalists started, things must have been very bleak and backbreaking. To have moved a generation of people toward this new perspective is nothing short of a miracle!!
I give thanks to all who labored in their various fields, to all the parents and grandparents who shared stories and skills; to the teachers who took on apprentices, recorded their knowledge, and shared with others; and to the leaders who kept their eyes on the positive forward movement of our people. It begins with small things and encompasses the globe. What a marvelous undertaking!
Mahalo, mahalo, mahalo. The work is still not done. We can all help in our little ways to support this movement. It begins with one household at a time. Ho'omau, ho'omau, ho'omau me ka ikaika.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Good Read, A Different Kind of Island Life
"After promising never to write to me again, Adelaide Addison has sent me another letter. It is devoted to all the people and practices she deplores, and you are one of them, along with Charles Lamb." in a letter from Juliet Ashton to Dawsey Adams
The story takes place on Gurnsey Island located in the English Challel off the coast of Normandy. The time is World War II and the Nazis are occupying the island. A surreptitious roast pig dinner is the catalyst for the establishment of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society. Written as a series of letters between Juliet Ashton, the society members, the Gurnsey Island inhabitants, and some of Juliet's friends, many plots twist and turn with tidbits of information given to tease and lead the reader to read more.
This first novel by Mary Ann Shaffer and her niece Annie Barrows gives us a very good picture of what was happening on the island. The Times (London) describes the book as "Cooked perfectly a point: subtle and elegant in flavour; yet emotonally satisfying to the finish." Read the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society.
The story takes place on Gurnsey Island located in the English Challel off the coast of Normandy. The time is World War II and the Nazis are occupying the island. A surreptitious roast pig dinner is the catalyst for the establishment of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society. Written as a series of letters between Juliet Ashton, the society members, the Gurnsey Island inhabitants, and some of Juliet's friends, many plots twist and turn with tidbits of information given to tease and lead the reader to read more.
This first novel by Mary Ann Shaffer and her niece Annie Barrows gives us a very good picture of what was happening on the island. The Times (London) describes the book as "Cooked perfectly a point: subtle and elegant in flavour; yet emotonally satisfying to the finish." Read the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
April Aphorism
Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life. Sandra Carey
Aholehole, Korean Style
During Merrie Monarch, Seoul Station Restaurant as selling $5 bentos which were so full of food, the containers were almost sagging...cucumber kimchee, konbu namazu, takuwun, meat jun, and barbeque chicken was one sample. Since we were vendors at the Merrie Monarch Invitational Craft Show decided to try their lunches out. We ended up buying lunch from there for three days!!
We also got to see the new location of the restaurant. It is located behind the Sportline Store at 47 Kalanikoa Street in Hilo (Across from the Kanaka'ole Stadium). Although the entrance looks small, there is enough room for over 30 diners. What was intriguing me each time I went to the restaurant was their Aholehole and menpachi specials.
As if eating Korean food three days straight was not enough, on Monday, we went to Seoul Station and I ordered the aholehole. The fish was deep fried and presented on a bed of cabbage. There was a sauce which was made of a mixture of vinegar and red pepper flakes. The taste of the sauce was subtle with an acidic taste and an undertone of heat. Excellent dipping sauce. With the meal, we also had seven (7) side dishes: won bok kim chee, cucumber kim chee, shredded potato, fishcake strips, spinach, soy bean sut chul namul, and tiny iriko (anchovies). My husband had a combination plate with meat jun (barbeque meat dipped in egg and friend) and spicy pork. His portion would have been enough for two people. For appetizers, we ordered a plate of mundo (Korean Potstickers) with a light dipping sauce. There were 10 mundo for $5.50.
Our entire meal cost less than $30 and we left with the residual taste of garlic, hot peppers, and vinegar to remind us of the feast we just had.
For those who are Korean drama fans, they also serve spicy rice cakes and black bean noodles if you'd like to try some on the dishes you see the actors scarfing down with relish on the various episodes.
Seoul Station...machiso (delicious)!
We also got to see the new location of the restaurant. It is located behind the Sportline Store at 47 Kalanikoa Street in Hilo (Across from the Kanaka'ole Stadium). Although the entrance looks small, there is enough room for over 30 diners. What was intriguing me each time I went to the restaurant was their Aholehole and menpachi specials.
As if eating Korean food three days straight was not enough, on Monday, we went to Seoul Station and I ordered the aholehole. The fish was deep fried and presented on a bed of cabbage. There was a sauce which was made of a mixture of vinegar and red pepper flakes. The taste of the sauce was subtle with an acidic taste and an undertone of heat. Excellent dipping sauce. With the meal, we also had seven (7) side dishes: won bok kim chee, cucumber kim chee, shredded potato, fishcake strips, spinach, soy bean sut chul namul, and tiny iriko (anchovies). My husband had a combination plate with meat jun (barbeque meat dipped in egg and friend) and spicy pork. His portion would have been enough for two people. For appetizers, we ordered a plate of mundo (Korean Potstickers) with a light dipping sauce. There were 10 mundo for $5.50.
Our entire meal cost less than $30 and we left with the residual taste of garlic, hot peppers, and vinegar to remind us of the feast we just had.
For those who are Korean drama fans, they also serve spicy rice cakes and black bean noodles if you'd like to try some on the dishes you see the actors scarfing down with relish on the various episodes.
Seoul Station...machiso (delicious)!
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