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OMPO Home Page Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization Ocean View Center, 707 Richards Street, Suite 200, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Phone: (808) 587-2015 FAX: (808) 587-2018 Parking Locations Near OMPO Bus Stop Locations Near OMPO What is OMPO? OMPO is updating the Oahu Regional Transportation Plan Click here to enter the ORTP Website OMPO Committees Policy Committee Citizen Advisory Committee Technical Advisory Committee OMPO Documents OMPO Staff Contact OMPO Aloha! Welcome to the OMPO website. OMPO News & Announcements (Want to get involved? View the Committee Meeting Schedule ) Posted January 20, 2006 : An island-wide community meeting has been scheduled at which the draft 2030 ORTP will be presented. Posted January 20, 2006 : The draft 2030 ORTP financially constrained plan project list is available for review and comment. Comments are due by March 15, 2006. Posted December 7, 2005 : A status report for fiscal year 2005 TIP projects that have been obligated as of September 30, 2005 is now available. Previous News and Announcements more than 60 days old can be found in the Archived News and Announcements page. Upcoming OMPO Committee Meetings Policy Committee: The next meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2006. The Policy Committee will meet at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Committee Room, 205, 530 South King Street. This is a continuation of the January 5, 2006 meeting Citizen Advisory Committee: The next meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2006. Technical Advisory Committee: The next meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2006. Click Here for Past Meeting Agendas and Minutes Public Involvement Schedule & Decision Points View a timeline that shows how you can provide OMPO with your input into the Oahu Regional Transportation Plan , Transportation Improvment Program , and Overall Work Program . For more information about these documents, please go to the OMPO Documents page. You are vistior number since October 7, 2003. Counter powered by: This website was initiated by Dr. C. S. Papacostas as a communityservice on August 20, 1995.

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Freedom, Democide, War: Home Page Click Joy's face to go to the Joy Phim Democratic Peace Institute. Click me if you are interested in an alternative history series of six novels based on the democratic peace, all free pdf downloads Click AIRS to promoting a free world through the American International Relations Society Click the above cover to read the synopsis of the nonfiction book, Never Again: Ending War, Democide, & Famine Through Democratic Freedom Available from Llumina Press or Amazon.com , or as a FREE pdf download . SEARCH Search the web, or the over 1,100 documents and 5,000 pages of text on this site. If needed, see help page. Match ANY Match ALL SITE INFORMATION Site map What books, articles, papers, and data are on this site? How is this site organized? A note on theme page notes . What's new? Why is this site credible? ABOUT RUMMEL Short Bio Curriculm Vitae DEMOCRATIC PEACE CLOCK The Democratic Peace has kicked in, global violence is decreasing, and it is thus the dawning of a new world. Click the clock to see more detail and the empirical evidence. Saving Lives, Enriching Life: Freedom as a Right, and a Moral Good was published in January 2001 only on this web site.It is the keystone of the ideas and findings hereregarding national poverty, famine, genocide and mass murder,and war. It should be the first stop for those who wish to study or survey this site's documents. Click above image. VISUALIZING DEMOCIDE TOLL See Investigations into Visualizing Democide , such as the: Rings of Tears DOCUDRAMAS For dramatic attempts to give human feeling to democide statistics and to characterize democidal events, such as China's Cultural Revolution, and Pol Pot's Cambodian Communist Revolution, click here . Dedicated to those who are not yet living in freedom, who suffer repression, regime-made famine, torture, gulags, and fear for their lives and those of their loved ones; and thanks to the internet, have reached this home page. Freedom, Democracy, Peace; Power, Democide, and War DEMOCRATIC PEACE BLOG Click the above image for Rummel's Democratic Peace blog to see current events in the glare of the struggle between freedom and power--between the democratic peace and a power that corrupts and kills. Includes 20 headlines selected continuously by keywords related to this website. Blogs posted daily, except for Sunday. For the archive of all the previous week's blogs, arranged topically, click here OCCASIONAL COMMENTARY ARCHIVE For an archive of website related commentary, click the above image. Current commentary is now posted on the above blog Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. ----Lord Acton Power kills; absolute power kills absolutely. ----This Web Site Introduction It is true that democratic freedom is an engine of national and individual wealth and prosperity. Hardly known, however, is that freedom also saves millions of lives from famine, disease, war, collective violence, and democide (genocide and mass murder). That is, the more freedom, the greater the human security and the less the violence. Conversely, the more power governments have, the more human insecurity and violence. In short: to our realization that power impoverishes we must also add that power kills. Through theoretical analysis, historical case studies, empirical data, and quantitative analyses, this web site shows that: uote Freedom is a basic human right recognized by the United Nations and international treaties, and is the heart of social justice. Freedom is an engine of economic and human development, and scientific and technological advancement. Freedom ameliorates the problem of mass poverty. Free people do not suffer from and never have had famines, and by theory, should not. Freedom is therefore a solution to hunger and famine. Free people have the least internal violence, turmoil, and political instability. Free people have virtually no government genocide and mass murder, and for good theoretical reasons. Freedom is therefore a solution to genocide and mass murder; the only practical means of making sure that "Never again!" Free people do not make war on each other, and the greater the freedom within two nations, the less violence between them. Freedom is a method of nonviolence--the most peaceful nations are those whose people are free. The purpose of this web site, then, is to make as widely available as possible the theories, work, results, and data that empirically and historically, quantitatively and qualitatively, support these conclusions about freedom. This is to invite their use, replication, and critical evaluation, and thereby to advance our knowledge of and confidence in freedom--in liberal democracy. It is to foster freedom. Pray tell, my brother, Why do dictators kill and make war? Is it for glory; for things, for beliefs, for hatred, for power? Yes, but more, because they can. IMPORTANT NOTE: Among all the democide estimates appearing on this website,some have been revised upward. I have changed that for Mao's famine, 1958-1962, from zero to 38,000,000. And thus I have had to change the overall democide for the PRC (1928-1987) from 38,702,000 to 76,702,000. Details here. I have changed my estimate for colonial democide from 870,000 to an additional 50,000,000. Details here . Thus, the new world total: old total 1900-1999 = 174,000,000.New World total = 174,000,000 + 38,000,000 (new for China) + 50,000 (new for Colonies) = 262,000,000. Just to give perspective on this incredible murder by government, if all these bodies were laid head to toe, with the average height being 5', then they would circle the earth ten times. Also, this democide murdered 6 times more people than died in combat in all the foreign and internal wars of the century. Finally, given popular estimates of the dead in a major nuclear war, this total democide is as though such a war did occur, but with its dead spread over a century. Contact E-mail: click Tell your friends (separate addresses with a comma): You are the visitor. For visitor statistics since March 13, 2000, click the logo-link below. Last document addition: July 2005. See latest additions . Last site revision: December 2005 Return to top of page. Independence Institute Website

Hawaii vacation rentals, vacation

Hawaii vacation rentals,vacation homes,villas,condos,hotels in Hawaii. Hawaii vacation rentals specializing in Big Island vacation rentals , Kauai vacation rentals , Maui vacation rentals , Oahu vacation rentals . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Any Homes Condos Hotels Any Oahu Maui Kauai Big Island $0 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 $350 $400 $450 $500 $600 $700 $800 $900 $1000 $1500 $2000 $2500 $3000 $3500 $4000 to $ ? $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 $350 $400 $450 $500 $600 $700 $800 $900 $1000 $1500 $2000 $2500 $3000 $3500 $4000 We offer hundreds of Hawaii vacation rentals, vacation homes, villas, resorts, cottages, condos, apartments, hotels and bed and breakfasts on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. From beachfront and oceanfront to ocean view and swimming pools - let us help you arrange your travel plans to paradise. Review our Hawaiian vacation rentals and let us know which best fits your vacationing dreams. 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Maui Divers Jewelry - Honolulu, Hawaii - Coral, Pearl, Gold and Hawaiian Jewelry Manufacturer and Retailer. Information Our Policies Our History Our Jewelry Our Guarantee To get to the Jewelry Design Center Other Store Locations Press Releases Our policies are simple. We put our customers first! We guarantee our merchandise forever against defective materials or workmanship. You may return any purchase within 30 days for a full credit or refund as long as the jewelry is returned in saleable condition and in its original packaging. A copy of the receipt and any free gifts must also be returned. Applicable shipping charges will be deducted from the credit total. Excluded are Sale jewelry and Heirloom jewelry. We guarantee we will treat you the way we like to be treated ourselves. “Your company has set a fine example of commitment to service excellence and fostering the highest ethical relationship between businesses and the public...” (Better Business Bureau of Hawaii) “Just wanted to let you know that we received both necklaces...they are completely stunning! When (my daughter) purchased her Tahitian pearl, I wanted her to be confident in her choice, and encouraged her to ask lots of questions about pearls. The answers were so thorough and friendly that she feels she understands the true value and originality of her Tahitian pearl. It made her purchase a learning experience, which is what you want when you are purchasing a treasure you will have for life....” (Sheelah Duesler, Santa Ana, CA) “So many times during the year we go through very frustrating episodes. I simply had to write to thank you for the quick attention I received...Your prompt attention to this matter has made me feel that there are still very caring and efficient people in the world...” (Lise Chase, Sudbury, MA) “I am sooo excited! My pearls got here already today! They are truly GORGEOUS... exactly what I wanted!” (Tami Fehrmann, Marina del Rey, CA) “I think you must have the best site on the web! It is easy to navigate and the jewelry is shown beautifully. We have been to your store on Oahu (twice) and the site is as lovely as your employees!” (Sherree Bowman) “It’s so refreshing to know a company such as Maui Divers really knows the meaning of customer service and really stands behind the lifetime guarantee...” (Linda Ahlvers, Tucson, AZ) “I received my pink pearl necklace you helped me order, and I love it! It is the perfect color and style...Also, I would like to compliment you on your excellent customer service. It is great to speak with a friendly and happy person...” (Cristina Adams, Summerville, SC) “My parcel arrived this morning...you have the very best jewelry. I am thrilled! The quality is (well) worth (the price). I have had several people admire my bracelet, so I’m telling them all to go to your web site!” (Frances Haslett, Victoria, BC, Canada) Privacy Statement: At Maui Divers Jewelry, our top priority is our valued customers and your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. Our policy has always been to keep all information given to us by our customers strictly confidential . We will not sell, exchange or give out your personal information including e-mail addresses. We have spent over 40 years earning a worldwide reputation for honesty and integrity and we would never do anything to jeopardize the trust placed in us by our loyal customers. Precious Coral | Island Pearls | Ocean Gold | Hawaiian Heirloom | Clerance | Home 1999-2006 Maui Divers of Hawaii, LTD. All Rights Reserved.

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