Hawaiian Jewelry

Na Hoku Hawaiian Jewelry Collection - White and Gold As Advertised New From Na Hoku Hawaiian Slippers Na Hoku Solitaires Flowers of Hawaii Island Lifestyle Jewelry Tanzanite Jewelry Palm Tree Collection Sea Life Jewelry Na Keiki Collection Tahitian Pearls Pearl Jewelry Kabana LeVian Collection Steven Douglas Asch/Grossbardt Na Hoku Watches Body Jewelry Bracelets Chains Earrings Necklaces Pendants Rings Watches Anklets Our Policies Contact Customer Service Customer Comments Free Shipping Offer Free Gift Wrapping Shopping Cart 0 Items in Cart Contact Us E-mail : Customer Service Telephone : 1-800-260-3912 ext. 1 Customer Login: Create New Account Forgot password? E-Mail Address: * Password: * | Login | Shop by Collection As Advertised Na Hoku Collections Have you seen our Na Hoku advertisements in newspapers and magazines? Browse through this section to see all of our advertised collections. New Designs From Na Hoku Featuring exciting new additions to the Na Hoku collection of Hawaiian and Island lifestyle jewelry. Hawaiian Slipper Collection The 14K Slipper Pendant is a Na Hoku original. This unique jewelry offering represents the casual island lifestyle and attitude. Made in Hawaii. Na Hoku Diamond Solitaires Na Hoku Diamond Solitaires. Subtle elegance in 18K gold and platinum designs available only from Na Hoku. Each ring showcases our exclusive Na Hoku diamond that is cut for optimal size and brilliance. Flowers of Hawaii Jewelry The Na Hoku Flowers of Hawaii Collection captures the essence of our island flowers in unique and exciting 14K gold jewelry designs. Made in Hawaii. Island Lifestyle Collection The allure and romance of the island lifestyle is discovered in these designs that add the right touch for any occasion. Palm Tree Collection Uniquely Na Hoku; our Palm Tree collection will sway the hearts of all those who wish to enjoy the island lifestyle everyday of the year. Made in Hawaii. Sea Life Jewelry As the World's premier marine life artist, Wyland's Sea Life Jewelry Collection portrays in each 14K gold and sterling silver representation, the beauty and diversity found in nature itself. Made in Hawaii. Na Keiki Collection Na Keiki (the child); a special collection of our popular Na Hoku jewelry designs created for our children; made with Na Hoku style and quality. Made in Hawaii. Tanzanite Jewelry The brilliance of Tanzanite gives radiance and life to our contemporary and traditional 14K gold jewelry designs. Our Tanzanite jewelry will please even the most discriminating wearer. Tahitian Pearl Jewelry Our Tahitian pearl jewelry represents the finest offering from the sea. Na Hoku Tahitian pearls are selected for their superior color and luster that set them apart from all others. Pearl Collection The natural beauty of our pearls and our distinctive 14K gold designs create a sophistication and style that becomes an essential part of the woman who wears it. Kabana Collection Masterful inlay work and the selection of the finest gemstones are essential in creating this remarkable jewelry from the renown Kabana Collection. Le Vian Collection The Le Vian family has been producing jewelry of grandeur for centuries using only the finest precious gemstones in 18kt gold. LeVian® designs are known for their uniqueness and quality as well as their pervasive use of princess cuts and baguettes. Steven Douglas Collection Exclusive designs and timeless styling create jewelry representing love, excitement, and passion. The detail in every Steven Douglas piece transforms 14K gold and precious gemstones into wearable three dimensional art. Asch/Grossbardt Collection The Asch/Grossbardt Company is world renowned as the premier manufacturer of fine inlaid gold jewelry. Body Jewelry Collection Island-casual fashion… Na Hoku body jewelry designs fit your lifestyle like the feeling of sand between your toes and the warmth of the sun and the waves. Made in Hawaii. Na Hoku Watches Time is like a dream...capture the moment with an exclusive Na Hoku timepiece. Quality and precision combined with classic and contemporary designs make the Na Hoku watches timepieces for the island lifestyle. Home | Collections | Jewelry Types | Na Hoku Story | Store Locations | Sitemap --| Resources

Hawaii Cruise Review Cruises

NCL Pride of America - Hawaii Cruise Review  You are here: About > Travel > Cruises Travel Cruises Essentials Planning Your First Cruise Cruise Travel Packing List Choosing a Caribbean Cruise Destination How To Get a Passport How to Choose a Cabin on a Cruise Ship Topics Cruise Lines Cruise Destinations Cruise Photo Album Cruise Planning Cruise Reviews Cruise Cams Cruise Glossary Cruise News Getting There Lifestyle - Theme Cruises Cruise Activities Travel Gear and Gadgets Cruise Jobs More Cruise Resources Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks European Cruise Guidebooks Cruise Guidebooks - General Information Alaska Travel Guide Books Product Reviews Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Cruises newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Cruises NCL Pride of America - Hawaii Cruise Review Cruises Blog « Cruising European Rivers with Viking River Cruises | Main | Windstar Adds Amenities and Enhancements to Its Three-Ship Fleet » From Linda Garrison , Your Guide to Cruises . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! October 16, 2005 NCL Pride of America - Hawaii Cruise Review Pamela and her husband have a fantasy cruise on the NCL Pride of America. They thought the service, food, and cabin were outstanding. She's already planning her new Hawaiian cruise with NCL. Email to a Friend Display Latest Headlines | | | Read Archives powered by Movable Type Advertisement Most Popular Cruise Packing List Carnival Cruise Line Reviews Choosing a Cruise Ship Cabin Planning Your First Cruise East or West Caribbean What's Hot Cruise News - Three Passengers Hurt As 40 Foot Wave Hits Lin... Explorer of the Seas Review QM2 Cruises South America Queen Mary 2 (QM2) Overview QM2 Gangway Accident Related Topics Caribbean for Visitors Europe for Visitors Honeymoons / Romantic Getaways Senior Travel Travel with Kids   Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2006 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company . All rights reserved. Around About Tips to Losing Weight Guide to Distance Learning How to Travel for Less PHOTOS: Italy PHOTOS: Hybrid Cars What's Hot Cruise News - Three Passengers Hurt As 40 Foot Wave Hits Lin... Explorer of the Seas Review QM2 Cruises South America Queen Mary 2 (QM2) Overview QM2 Gangway Accident Headlines Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands Virgin Gorda is not nearly as developed as many of... Dawn Princess to Offer Extended 2006-07 Mexican Riviera Season Passengers interested in Northern California departures can now take advantage... Cruising the Eastern Caribbean on the SeaDream I Join the About Cruises Guide on an (almost) All Saints... Helsinki, Finland - Photo Gallery Helsinki is a fascinating northern European city that is included...

HAWAII Honeymoons Club Med

Hawaii Honeymoons and Hawaii vacations, information and reservations. Call 888-874-7740 toll free. 888-874-7740 toll free 760-635-4570 Ask about our "Book Now" rates!! TAHITI CARIBBEAN FIJI HAWAII Honeymoons Club Med Sandals Beaches SuperClubs Couples Resorts Tahiti Honeymoons All Inclusive Honeymoon Specials Free Weddings Ideas where to travel? Singles vacations Couples vacations Family vacations Featured Resorts Travel Links and Book Online 24/7 SOUTH PACIFIC HAWAII Honeymoons and Vacations Time and temperature in Honolulu, Hawaii Special BOOK NOW rates For reservations and information and to talk to a Hawaii Specialist, Call 888-874-7740 toll free -- Choose an island and start planning your trip F or many years Hawaii has been a prime destination. Hawaii is incredibly romantic -- a tropical paradise. With it's beautiful fine sand beaches, emerald green mountains, warm crystal clear waters and spectacular scenery, its a perfect choice for a relaxing or active honeymoon or vacation. Hawaii is truly a magical place that will enchant you with an unforgettable mix of adventure, culture and fun in the sun. The average high temperature is 80 in the winter and 87 in the summer. The water temperature stays at a dependable 72- 76 all year long. Hawaii is perfect for Hawaii family vacations, Hawaii Honeymoon, Hawaii vacation, Couples vacation, Groups and Family Reunions. O'AHU Waikki certainly makes O'ahu the most visited island. The most diverse of the Hawaiian island chain, O'ahu features 112 miles of coastline offering some of the very best beaches for sunning, surfing and swimming. Witness the most glorious sunsets in the world and watch the night come alive in the vibrant dance of lights and music. World class dining and plenty of shopping for the bargain hunter to the elite. MAUI Known as the "Magic Isle", Maui is the second most visited Hawaiian island after Ohau. Considered one of Maui's best beaches, Kaanapali stretches for four golden miles. Two miles south of Kaanapali sits the historic fishing village of Lahina. Lahina has an authenic beachside luau - and a perfect view! The favored stretch of the southwest shore, Wailea is a resort oasis, with beautiful beaches, seven golf courses, luxury hotels and upscale shops at Wailea. KAUAI Kauai greets you with a warm Aloha and is the very essence of exotic. Kauai is a lush tropical island with secluded white sand beaches and spectacular sunsets. Kauai hosts luxurious resorts spa, champion-designed first class golf courses, watersports of every description and wide open spaces. HAWAII, ( BIG ISLAND ) The Big Island, Hawaii, offers the world's most active volcano, waterfalls, black-sand beaches, tropical rainforests - even snow-capped mountain peaks. Amongst the activities offered are: championship golf, horseback riding, sport fishing, and helicopter tours. Most sacred Hawaiian sites can still be seen on Hawaii. LANAI There are only two luxury resorts on the secluded island of Lanai. Share signing privileges at both resorts. Lana'i is an exclamation in quiet elegance, rugged adventure and romantic seclusion. Golf on either of two championship courses or scuba dive in giant lava tubes. Lana'i is an island of contrast - windswept beaches, lush vegetation and misty pine forrests. MOLOKAI You will likely stay along either the South Shore, close to Kaunakaki, or the West Shore, along the miles of wide, unspoiled beaches. Expect serenity and slowness. On this almost unspoiled island, no building is taller than a coconut tree and stoplights simply don't exist. Theres no place like Hawaii, the ultimate in romantic, beautiful, and unusual sites - breathtaking cliffs, secluded white sand beaches or lush tropical gardens - each offer a magical setting for your Hawaii Honeymoon or Hawaii vacation. HAWAII WEDDINGS There is truly no place in the world as gorgeous as Hawaii for your Wedding and Honeymoon. Your wedding can be formal or casual. Most ceremonies take place outdoors, either at sunset with a beach wedding or in the gardens. Some couples prefer the traditional church setting. Best HAWAII SPA RESORTS These peaceful and relaxing spas provide a quiet retreat where you can truly relax and unwind. QUOTE Request or Call 888-874-7740 toll free or Book online 24 hours a day. Toll free (888)874-7740 or (760)635-4570 HOME Why Book with us Travel Links Passport Services Quote Request Our goal is to provide unique, custom honeymoons and vacations that provide lifelong cherished memories.We strive to perform these services with knowledge, care, professionalism, and creativity. Each Honeymoon or Vacation will be handled personally by an experienced travel consultant and willoffer the high level of service, extra value and personal attention you are accustomed to. References given upon request. Information, activities and Specials on this website are subject to change without notice. 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Tropic Hawaiian

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Hawaiian Food

Hawaiian Ethnic Food Glossary Ethnic Food Glossary A PARTIAL GLOSSARY OF ETHNIC FOODS THAT CAN BE FOUND IN RESTAURANTS, LOCAL GROCERY STORES, AND/OR AT ETHNIC FESTIVALS THROUGHOUT THE ISLANDS CHINESE | PHILIPPINE | HAWAIIAN | JAPANESE | KOREAN PORTUGUESE | PUERTO RICAN | SAMOAN | THAI | VIETNAMESE "Food is our common ground, a universal experience." James Beard Beard on Food (1974) CHINESE "A good breakfast is no substitute for a large dinner." Chinese Proverb Bao Ji: stuffed steamed or baked buns (manapua) Bird's Nest Soup: congealed bird saliva, cooked in chicken broth Black Bean Sauce: fermented black beans with ginger, garlic, rice wine and other ingredients Bok Choy: a mild-flavored vegetable similar to celery Char Siu: thick Chinese barbecue sauce of soybeans, honey, vinegar, tomato paste, chilis, garlic and other spices - used with grilled meats Chop Suey: literally means odds and ends - served with rice or soy sauce Chow Fun: wide, stir-fried noodle Chow Mein: stir fried meat or vegetables served over crispy noodles Chung Choy: preserved turnip Congee: rice soup or porridge Crack Seed: dried fruits mixed with salt, sugar and seasonings Dim Sum: dumplings that are steamed, baked, or fried (many varieties) Egg Rolls: deep fried mixtures of bits of pork, shrimp, and chopped vegetables in noodle wrapper Five Spice: a variable combination of Star anise, cinnamon, and other spices Fu Young: scrambled dishes Gai Kew: baked or stir-fried chicken breast Gau: sticky sweet rice cakes Har Kew: fried jumbo shrimp with mushrooms and mixed vegetables Hoisin Sauce: a thick sweet and pungent condiment of soybeans, peppers, garlic, vinegar and chilis Hong Choi: Chinese parsley (coriander/cilantro) Hor Fun: fried broad, thick rice noodles Hot & Sour Soup: made with thin pieces of vegetables or meats, hot pepper, and vinegar Hot Pot: foods cooked in a vessel of boiling broth at the table Jai: monks food - a vegetarian dish Jook: very bland rice soup (congee) Kew: large size chunks of chicken, shrimp, or steak Kung Pao: meat or tofu stir-fried with peanuts, mixed vegetables & chili peppers Li Hing Mui: preserved plum Lo Mein: wheat noodles similar to spaghetti Lung Har: lobster Lup Cheong: sweet, oily sausage Lychee: fruit with sweet, smooth flesh Mein: thin wheat noodle Mantu: plain steamed buns Mei Fun: thin rice noodles similar to vermicelli Mein: thin wheat noodles Mongolian Beef: sliced beef stir-fried with garlic, soy sauce, and scallions Moo Goo Gai Pan: fresh mushrooms cooked with sliced chicken Moo Shu: shredded vegetable mixture stir-fried with egg or meat in a rice pancake Orange Sauce: made from cooked orange rind Oyster Sauce: made from soy sauce, wine, starch and sometimes oysters Peking Duck: roasted duck breast in a pancake with scallions and hoisin sauce Plum Sauce: made from plums, bell peppers, sugar, vinegar, ginger & spices Pot Stickers: meat or vegetable-filled noodle dumplings Sa Cha: Taiwan sauce of shrimp, fish, peanuts, onion, garlic, chili peppers & spices San Shien: a dish with 3 major ingredients, such as chicken, shrimp, and beef Shrimp Toast: deep fried toast with shrimp, scallions and egg yolk Siu Mai: steamed dumplings filled with ground pork Soy Sauce: made from soybeans, wheat, salt and fermenting organisms Spring Rolls: deep fried mixture of pork, shrimp, vegetables, bean thread, wrapped in rice noodle Tofu: soft, moist soybean curd Tow Goo: straw mushrooms Water Chestnuts: crisp, bland edible tuber of an aquatic plant Won Ton: deep fried stuffed dough Won Ton Soup: pork dumplings floating in a salty clear broth flavored with herbs Wor Ba: indicates an item served over "sizzling" rice Yat Gaw Mein: thick, light-colored wheat noodles served in hot broth or a sauce Yu Hsiang: a sweet, hot, spicy garlic sauce Regional Cuisines: Cantonese: Southern Chinese cooking of Canton Province characterized by subtle seasonings Hunan: Northern regional cooking of Hunan Province - dishes are steamed, simmered, stewed or fried Mongolian: characterized by boiled meats, milk products, limited vegetables, absence of fish Peking: prevalence of wheat noodles, steamed dumplings, food wrapped in pancakes Szechwan: West-Central Chinese cooking characterized by dishes seasoned with hot chili peppers Chinese Restaurants on: Big Island | Oahu | Maui | Kauai Top PHILIPPINE "Eat until the lips protrude." Philippine Proverb Achara: pickled papaya Adobo: pork or chicken in a vinegar and garlic sauce Apritada: pork with pimento and garbanzo beans Bangus: grilled milkfish stuffed with vegetables Bagoong: pungent, salty shrimp or fish paste Balatong: mungo beans and pork Bibinka: coconut candy bars Bitter Melon: spiny gourd - definitely bitter Bunuelos: fried dumplings rolled in sugar Caldereta: goat stew made in a spicy tomato base Dinorado: reddish-colored mountain-grown rice having a nutty flavor Dinuguan: stew of park, pork blood, tuba, vinegar, and sometimes intestine Ginataan: salty vegetable soup made with mung beans, onions, coconut milk, fish, and fish paste Gisantes: pork, tomatoes and peas Halo Halo: dessert of coconut milk, ice, and fruits Kaong: seeds from palms, pounded into butter or boiled Kinilaw: raw tuna or other seafood prepared with tuba, vinegar, garlic, ginger and hot peppers Kare Kare: beef stew in a peanut broth Leche Flan: custard Lechon: roast pig prepared in the Filipino style Lumpia: appetizer similar to spring roll Menudo: a stew made with pork, tomato sauce, and vegetables Morcon: beef roll with sausage, eggs, carrots, and pickles Pancit: egg or rice noodles 'n stuff Patis: liquid fish sauce Pinacbet: vegetables with shrimp or pork Pinakbet: okra, string beans, tomatoes, shrimp paste simmered with fish or pork Pochero: chicken and banana stew Puto: steamed cup cakes made with sticky rice flour and coconut milk Sarciado: meat or seafood in tomato sauce Sinigang: white fish, shrimp or meat soup seasoned with horseradish Tuba: The fermented juice of the coconut palm flower Tupig: dessert of mochi rice flour and coconut milk Philippine Restaurants on: Big Island | Oahu | Maui | Kauai | Molokai Top HAWAIIAN "What you have, eat." Hawaiian Proverb Ahi: yellowfin tuna Aku: skipjack or bonito tuna Alaea: a type of sea salt containing reddish clay, rich in trace minerals Butterfish: black cod Chicken Luau: chicken cooked with taro leaf and coconut milk Chili Water: mild all-purpose condiment Haupia: coconut pudding Kalua Pig: barbecued pork, cooked whole in an imu (underground oven) Kaukau: a Pidgin Hawaiian word meaning food Kiawe: wood of the algaroba tree used in cooking Kulolo: taro pudding Laulau: pork, butterfish, beef or chicken wrapped in taro leaf and steamed in an imu (underground oven) Lilikoi: passion fruit Limu: seaweed Loco Moco: a fried egg on top of a hamburger on top of a pile of rice - all smothered in brown gravy! Lomi Lomi Salmon: cold diced salmon, tomatoes and onion Long Rice: cellophane noodles made from mungbean flour Luau: a Hawaiian feast, named for the taro tops served Mahimahi: dolphin fish (unrelated to the mammal) Manapua: Chinese-style filled steam buns Maui Onion: mild white onion, with sweetness similar to a Vidalia onion Moi: threadfish Naau: stewed beef intestines Ohelo Berry: bright red, similar to a huckleberry Ohelo: plant with edible berries Onaga: red snapper Ono: similar to mackerel or tuna Opakapaka: pink snapper Opihi: island limpets Paina: the ancient name for a Hawaiian feast also referred to as a luau Pipi Kaula: Hawaiian beef jerky Plate Lunch: a meal consisting of an entree and lots of starch Poha Berry: very tart, similar to a gooseberry Poi: staple starch of the Hawaiian diet, made from boiled taro root Poke: raw fish with seaweed and sesame oil Puaa: pig or pork Pupu: appetizer, hors d'oeuvre Saimin: ramen-like noodle soup of local invention Shave Ice: freshly shaved ice drenched in a sweet syrup - lighter and flakier than a snow cone Spam: Hawaii's favorite canned meat - the less said, the better Taro: a tuberous vegetable used to make poi Uhi: yam Uku: grey snapper Hawaiian Restaurants on: Big Island | Lanai | Oahu | Molokai | Maui | Kauai Our Luaus Index Top JAPANESE "He whose belly is full believes not him who is fasting." Japanese Proverb Ahi: yellow fin tuna used for sushi Amazu Shoga: pickled ginger, sliced thin Arare: crisp rice crackers seasoned with soy sauce Azuki: sweetened red or black beans Bento: a take-out picnic meal Daikon: a member of the turnip family (similar to radish) Edamame: whole boiled soybeans Fugu: raw blowfish with poisonous parts Furikake: a flavoring accent of seaweed, salt, sesame Harusame: cellophane noodles made from mung beans Hijike: seaweed leaves used in soups and salads Kamaboko: fish cake made from white fish Kanten: gelatin dessert made out of seaweed Katsudon: fried pork cutlet Kombu: seaweed processed as a cooked noodle Kuromame: black beans Maki-sushi: sushi items rolled up in seaweed Manju: sweet bean paste buns Mirin: sweetened rice wine Miso: thick fermented soybean paste Mochi: also called sweet or sticky rice (made into cakes) Musubi: rice ball wrapped in seaweed Nabeyaki Udon: wheat noodles in hot broth topped with vegetables & seafood Namasu: salad of vegetables in a vinegar sauce Nigiri Sushi: molded rice balls topped with raw fish Nishime: vegetables with pork or chicken Nori: dried, compressed seaweed Okazu-ya: "Okazu" means side dish - "Ya" means shop. Casual storefront restaurants serving carry-out foods that reflect the ethnic mix of the Islands Okonomi Yaki: an omelet or pancake with highly variable toppings Onaga: ruby snapper Panko: flour meal used for breading Ramen: slender wheat noodles in broth topped with meat, vegetable, or seafood flavorings Saimin: noodle soup Sake: rice wine Sansho: a ground spice from a type of prickly ash shrub Sashimi: thin slices of very fresh salt water fish Sekihan: rice and red beans Senbei: sweet rice crackers Shabu Shabu: meat and vegetables in a simmering broth Shiitake: large mushrooms with dark caps Shira Ae: vegetable and tofu salad Shoyu: a salty liquid flavoring made from soybeans (soy sauce) Shumai: small steamed dumplings Soba: slender buckwheat noodle Somen: thin and delicate rice noodles Suimono: clear fish stock soup Sukiyaki: meat, bean curd, vegetables cooked in soy sauce and sugar Sushi: cold vinegar rice garnished with raw fish Tako: octopus Takuwan: pickled daikon or turnip Tamari: an aged, fermented soy sauce Tempura: vegetables, meat, or seafood quick-fried in light egg batter Teppanyaki: style of dining where chefs cook food at your table Teriyaki: soy based, sweet and salty flavoring used on beef, chicken and other foods Tobiko: orange-reddish roe of the flying fish Tofu: white soybean curd Tonkatsu: breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet Tsukemono: pickled vegetables Udon: thick wheat noodles Umeboshi: very salty, sun-dried, long-aged, pickled sour plums Unagi: eel Wakame: dried seaweed reconstituted and used in salads or soups Wasabi: similar to horseradish but green and hotter Yaki Tori Kushi: chicken on a stick Japanese Restaurants on: Big Island | Oahu | Maui | Kauai Top KOREAN "Eating is Heaven." Korean Proverb Bulgogi: gingery barbecued beef Bap: steamed rice Bibimbap: rice and vegetables topped with grilled meat, chili paste, & fried eggs Chap Chae: stir-fried vegetables, meat, and noodles Chigae: hot soup or stew of various mixed ingredients Chop Chae: stir-fried noodles and vegetables with soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, sugar and meat Chun: vegetables, meat, or fish quick-fried in a light egg batter Daegu: codfish Dak: chicken Doenjang: fermented soy bean paste Gook: a broth-like soup with rice Kal Bi: barbecued short ribs marinated in a shoyu and sesame blend Kang Jang: flavored soy sauce Kim Chee: heavily seasoned pickled vegetables Kochu Jang: chili pepper sauce Kogi Guk: beef soup Kook Soo: noodles in broth with meat and vegetables Maeuntang: very spicy soup Mandu: stuffed dumplings, similar to won ton Naengmyon: cold buckwheat noodles Namul: salad of lightly cooked vegetables Nurm Juk: meat, kim chee, and vegetables on skewers Pul Goki: Korean-style barbecued beef Saengsun Chun: fried fish Sangchu Sam: rice ball with hot sauce Sinsollo: meats and vegetables in a broth Songphyun: pastry filled with bean paste Taegu: seasoned dried codfish Won Bok: pale cabbage Yak Kwa: deep fried dessert rolled in honey Yak Phab: dessert of sweet rice, nuts, seeds and dried fruit Yakiniku: style of dining where you cook food at your table Yook: beef Korean Restaurants on: Big Island | Oahu | Maui | Kauai Top PORTUGUESE "Food is an important part of a balanced diet." Portuguese Proverb Acorda: bread soup Arroz Doce: sweet rice Bacalhau: codfish cakes Braoas: round sugar cakes Broa: cornbread Bulo Do Mel: honey cakes Caldeirada: seafood stew Caldo Verde: kale and potato soup Feijao: beans Linguica: spicy pork and red pepper sausage Malassadas: sweet doughnuts - sans hole Morcela: blood sausage Pao Doce: sweet bread made with eggs and butter Peri Peri: a hot and sour sauce made of hot chili peppers, garlic, onions, tomatoes, horseradish, and lemon juice Pudim Flan: custard Sabula de Vinha: pickled onions Soupa de Feijao: bean soup Vinha D' Alhos: fish or pork in vinegar and garlic Top PUERTO RICAN "Food is the most primitive form of comfort." Puerto Rican Proverb Arroz Con Pollo: rice with chicken Adobo: simmered chicken or pork in a marinade sauce of vinegar, garlic, pepper, and chilis Bacalao: salted codfish Chicharrones: deep-fried pork skin Gandules: pigeon peas Lechon Asado: roast suckling pig Mofongo: mashed fried plantain with pork rind Paella: casserole of saffron-flavored rice, meat, seafood and vegetables Pasteles: banana paste and pork or beef wrapped in corn husk or ti leaf and boiled Pastelillos: fried ground beef turnovers Pescado en Escabeche: pickled fish Polvorones: a cookie Ponque: pound cake Recaito: mild green seasoning mixture made from peppers, cilantro, and garlic Sancocho: vegetable stew Serenata: codfish salad Sofrito: a thick sauce produced by sautéing a variety of vegetables, herbs, spices, then adding tomato sauce Sopa Borracha: sponge cake with rum sauce Puerto Rican Restaurants on: Oahu | Maui Top SAMOAN "Eat standing, eat walking." Samoan Proverb Esi Fafao: baked papaya stuffed with beef Palu Sami: taro leaves baked in coconut cream Pee Pee : coconut cream Poi Olu: breadfruit poi Povi Masima: salted beef brisket Taufolo: mashed breadfruit and coconut milk Top THAI "To eat is human, to digest - divine." Thai Proverb Bahmi: egg noodle made with wehat flower Banh: ribbon-shaped rice noodles Bhet: duck Blah: fish Bu: crab Gaeng: curry Gai: chicken Galangal: aromatic vegetable in the ginger family Geow: won ton Goong: shrimp Grapao: sweet basil leaf Gratiam: garlic Guay Tiew: fried flat rice noodles Gwaytio: wide, flat noodles Hoi Oab: steamed mussels Hom Pah: shrimp wrapped in fried wonton Kai Yat Sai: pork stuffed omelets Kana: the leafy greens of Chinese broccoli Kao: rice Karee: yellow curry Kati: coconut Keaw Nam: spicy wonton soup with pork and vegetables Kee Mao: noodles with fresh basil leaf Khai: egg Khiao Wan: green curry Khing: ginger Krung Gaeng Ped: pork and vegetable curry Lad Na: stir-fried rice noodles with meat and broccoli Larb: chicken salad with onion and lemon juice Ma-Muang: mango Med Ma-Muang: cashew nuts in a sir-fry Mee Krob: salad with fried noodles Moo: pork Muk: squid Nam Pla: fish sauce Nam Prik: hot sauce Neau: beef Phak: vegetables Phed: hot, spicy curry Satay: beef, pork, or chicken on skewers with peanut sauce Saparod: pineapple Sticky Rice: a dessert of rice and syrup with mango Takrai: lemongrass Talay: mixed seafood Tom Yum: spicy lemongrass soup with shrimp and meat Takaw: tapioca - coconut cream dessert Woon Sen: beanb thread Yum Nua: grilled beef salad with onions and lemon Thai Restaurants on: Big Island | Oahu | Maui | Kauai Top VIETNAMESE "Eating and mating are human instincts." Vietnamese Proverb Banh Pho: ribbon-shaped rice noodles Bo: beef Bun: thin rice vermicelli Cha Gio: deep fried spring rolls Ga: chicken Goi Cudan: summer rolls Goi-Ga: chicken salad Mien: bean thread Nam: water, broth, sauce, or juice Nuoc Mam: fermented salted fish sauce Pho: beef noodle soup served with sprouts, herbs, chilis, and lime Vietnamese Restaurants on: Big Island | Oahu | Maui | Kauai Top Then all around from far away across the world he smelled good things to eat so he gave up being king of where the wild things are Maurice Sendak Where the Wild Things Are (1963) Restaurants Cyberguide | Home Page Contact Us | Sponsor Join Us Form ©Ala Mua Hawaii 1997